Snack Ideas for Stackable Lunch Boxes

Fruits & Veggies (Fresh & Fun)

• Grapes (frozen or fresh)
• Strawberries (halved or whole)
• Apple slices (dip in lemon juice)
• Mandarin orange segments
• Blueberries or raspberries
• Cucumber rounds
• Baby carrots
• Sugar snap peas
• Mini sweet peppers (sliced)
• Cherry tomatoes
• Dried fruit (apricots, mango, dates)

Proteins (For Lasting Energy)

• Cheese cubes or string cheese
• Hard-boiled eggs
• Rolled turkey or ham slices
• Mini meatballs
• Tuna or chicken salad (in silicone cup)
• Hummus with a mini spoon
• Greek yogurt (sealed container)
• Edamame (steamed and salted)
• Cottage cheese with pineapple

Carbs & Crunchy Snacks

• Mini bagel with cream cheese
• Pretzel sticks or twists
• Whole grain crackers
• Rice cakes or mini rice rolls
• Popcorn
• Mini muffins
• Mini pancakes or waffles
• Pita bread triangles or naan

Sweet Treats (Fun but Light)

• Dark chocolate squares
• Yogurt-covered raisins
• Mini cookies
• Trail mix with chocolate chips
• Granola clusters or bars
• Fruit leather or strips

Dips & Extras

• Ranch or veggie dip
• Nut butter (single-serve or small container)
• Salsa or guacamole
• Honey or maple syrup
• Cream cheese spread

Example Bento Snack Combos

1. Crunch & Dip Baby carrots, cucumber sticks, hummus, pretzel sticks, mini chocolate chip cookies
2. Breakfast Box Mini pancake stack, syrup in a small sealed cup, grapes, hard-boiled egg
3. Rainbow Fruit & Cheese Strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, cheese cubes, crackers, yogurt-covered raisins