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Snack Plate Lunch Box (“Adult Lunchable”) Recipe

Snack Plate Lunch Box

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 lunch box
Ingredients:
Sliced turkey or chicken – 3–4 oz
Salami or pepperoni (optional) – 1 oz
Cheddar or gouda cheese – 1.5 oz
Whole-grain crackers – 10–12
Hummus or Greek yogurt dip – 3 tbsp
Baby carrots – ½ cup
Cucumber sticks – ½ cup
Cherry tomatoes – ¼ cup
Fresh berries – ½ cup
Grapes or apple slices – ½ cup
Mixed nuts – 2 tbsp
Dark chocolate square – 1 piece
Optional extras: olives, mini pickles, hard-boiled egg, celery sticks
Instructions:
Slice or fold meats and cut cheese into bite-sized pieces.
Wash and cut vegetables into sticks or small pieces.
Rinse fruits; toss apple slices with a little lemon if using.
Portion hummus or dip into a small lidded container; prep any extras.
Arrange proteins, cheese, crackers, veggies, fruits, nuts, and chocolate neatly in a divided lunch box.
Close, refrigerate, and pack with an ice pack when taking it to go.
Nutrition (Calories)Approximately 550–650 calories per lunch box, depending on chosen ingredients. Best For: work lunches, travel days, and easy no-cook dinners. More: high protein, fiber-rich, and customizable.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Notes

Pro Tip:
For easy meal prep, assemble several boxes at once but keep crackers and nuts separate until the day you eat to maintain crunch.