Protein-packed Snack Boxes (Printable)

Easy-to-prepare protein boxes featuring chicken, cheese, fresh veggies, and snacks for nutritious eating anytime.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Arrange 4 meal prep containers or divided snack boxes on a clean workspace.
02 - Evenly portion chicken breast, turkey or ham, hard-boiled eggs, and cheese cubes among the containers.
03 - Place cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, baby carrots, and apple slices into each box.
04 - Spoon hummus into small lidded containers and add one to each box.
05 - Add 4 crackers and 1 tablespoon of mixed nuts to each container, keeping crackers separate to prevent sogginess.
06 - Seal containers and refrigerate. Consume within 3 to 4 days for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep four lunches in literally fifteen minutes and feel like meal prep royalty all week
  • Everything stays fresh for days plus the mix and match possibilities mean youll never get bored
02 -
  • Never skip the lemon juice on your apple slices or you will open your lunch to sad brown fruit
  • The crackers must stay completely dry or they will turn into a sad soggy mess by lunchtime
03 -
  • Invest in compartment containers or silicone liners to prevent flavors from mingling too much
  • Prep double batches on Sunday and thank your Wednesday self profoundly
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