Protein Snack Boxes Fun (Printable Version)

Customizable snack boxes with protein, veggies, fruits, and dips, ideal for quick, nutritious meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 8 oz cooked chicken breast, sliced
02 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
03 - 4 oz sliced turkey or ham
04 - 4 oz cheddar cheese, cubed

→ Vegetables & Fruit

05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
06 - 1 cup cucumber slices
07 - 1 cup baby carrots
08 - 1 apple, sliced and tossed with lemon juice

→ Snacks & Dips

09 - 1/2 cup hummus, divided into 4 small containers
10 - 16 whole-grain crackers or gluten-free crackers
11 - 1/4 cup mixed nuts

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange 4 meal prep containers or divided snack boxes on a clean surface.
02 - Evenly portion chicken, turkey or ham, hard-boiled eggs, and cheddar cheese cubes into each container.
03 - Place cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, baby carrots, and apple slices in each box.
04 - Divide hummus into small lidded containers and add one to each box.
05 - Place 4 crackers and 1 tablespoon of mixed nuts in each container, keeping crackers separate to maintain crispness.
06 - Close containers securely and refrigerate. Consume within 3 to 4 days for optimum freshness.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just assembling, which means even on chaotic mornings you can set yourself up for the week.
  • That satisfying mix of textures and temperatures keeps your taste buds interested and your hands busy in the best way.
  • You get to feel like you're being healthy without sacrificing flavor or that fun snacking ritual.
02 -
  • Lemon juice on apples is non-negotiable—I learned this the hard way on day two when brown apple slices haunted me.
  • Keeping crackers and hummus separate is the difference between a snack you're excited to eat and one that feels like you're punishing yourself.
  • Hard-boiled eggs and cheese are your flavor anchors; they prevent the box from tasting one-note and make everything around them taste better.
03 -
  • Prep all your proteins and vegetables on the same day, then assemble boxes as needed; it takes thirty seconds to pull everything together and keeps them fresher longer.
  • Invest in quality meal prep containers with tight-sealing lids—they're the difference between boxes that stay fresh and ones that taste like plastic by Wednesday.
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