Recipes

Unicorn Back-to-School Bento Box

by Meal Plans.
September 03, 2026
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Why This Unicorn Bento Is A Lunch Box Winner

Pack my daughter’s school lunch with me! This adorable bento box is packed with cozy fall favorites—a warm bowl of chicken soup, sweet sliced apples, a mini pumpkin pie with whipped topping, and fun snacks like vanilla cupcake-flavored Goldfish grahams and rainbow sprinkle frosting for dipping. It’s the perfect balance of comforting, nutritious, and fun!

ESTIMATED NUTRITION (PER LUNCH BOX)

Calories: 460 Protein: 18g Carbs: 52g Fat: 20g

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Ingredients List
  •   Chicken soup
  •   Sliced apples
  •   Pumpkin pie
  •   whipped topping
  •   Goldfish baked graham snacks
  •   Rainbow sprinkle frosting
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Pack the soup: Fill one compartment with warm chicken soup. Use a thermos-style container to keep it warm until lunch.
  2. Add the fruit: Place sliced apples in another compartment. To prevent browning, toss with a little lemon juice or pack with a small piece of citrus.
  3. Include the dessert: Add a small pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped topping in a separate compartment or container.
  4. Add the snacks: Fill one compartment with Goldfish baked graham snacks in vanilla cupcake flavor.
  5. Don’t forget the dip: Add rainbow sprinkle frosting in a small container for dipping the graham snacks or apples.
  6. Keep it cool: Add an ice pack to keep the fruit and snacks fresh until lunchtime.
  7. Close and pack: Secure the bento box lid, add any utensils or napkins, and it’s ready to go!

Pro Tips

  • Keep it warm: Use a thermos container for the soup to ensure it stays warm and safe until lunch.
  • Prevent browning: Toss apple slices in a bit of lemon juice or pack with a small piece of citrus to keep them fresh.
  • Get creative with dips: Rainbow sprinkle frosting makes a fun, sweet dip for graham crackers or fruit.
  • Seasonal favorites: Incorporate fall-themed treats like pumpkin pie to make lunch extra special.
  • Bento box tips: Use silicone cupcake liners to separate different snacks and keep compartments organized.

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