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    5 Balanced Toddler Lunch Box Ideas

    October 13, 2023 by christina.klapper 1 Comment

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    These are 5 of my favorite balanced toddler lunch box lunch ideas that come together in under 15 minutes and are so easy to recreate! I hope you love these delicious bento box ideas as much as I do. Adjust serving size, food size and shapes based on age and share these with a mom friend who could benefit!

    Top view of a toddler balanced lunch box with turkey, cheese, strawberries, puffed crackers, red peppers and naan dippers.
    Balanced Bento Box Idea #1:
    • Turkey (no added nitrites): Protein
    • Mozzarella Cheese, Cubed: Protein + Fat
    • Sliced Strawberries: Carbohydrates + Fiber
    • Naan Dippers (everything seasoning): Carbohydrates
    • Sliced Red Peppers: Carbohydrates + Fiber
    • Star Puffed Crackers from Made Good: Carbs +Fat

    Bentgo 5 Compartment Bento Box: here. Star Puffed Crackers here. Ant Accessory: here.

    A top view of a toddler lunch box with a mini bagel filled with hummus, that's it bar, plain yogurt with sprinkles, peas, and amara smoothie melts.
    Balanced Bento Box Idea #2:
    • Mini Bagel with hummus, sliced: Carbohydrates + Protein + Fat
    • Green Peas: Carbohydrates + Protein
    • Plain Yogurt with sprinkles: Carbohydrates + Protein + Fat
    • That’s it Fruit bar: Carbohydrates + Fiber
    • Amara Smoothie Melts: Carbs

    Yumbox Panino Lunch Box: here. That’s It Fruit bars: here. Amara Smoothie Melts here.

    Top view of a star themed toddler  bento box with a star uncrushable, strawberries, cucumbers with star cutters and star puffed crackers.
    Balanced Bento Box Idea #3: Star Themed
    • 100% Whole Wheat Toast with Cream Cheese and Strawberry Chia Jam: Carbohydrates + Protein + Fat
    • Strawberries, Sliced: Carbohydrates + Fiber
    • Star Puffed Crackers: Carbohydrates + Fat
    • Cucumbers: Carbohydrates + Fiber

    Bentgo Kids Chill Bento Box: here. Star Puffed Crackers: here. Star Sandwich Cutter and Sealer: here. Vegetable Cutter Shape Set: here. Food Picks: here.

    Top view of a toddler balanced bento box with banza chickpea mac and cheese with pumpkin puree, star dusted puffs, kiwi, red pepper slices, and a cerebelly smart bar.
    Balanced Bento Box Idea #4:
    • Banza Mac and Cheese with Pumpkin Puree Added: Carbohydrates + Protein + Fat
    • Kiwi, Sliced: Carbohydrates + Fiber
    • Cerebelly Smart Bar: Carbohydrates + Fat + Protein
    • Red Peppers, Sliced: Carbohydrates + Fiber
    • Cinnamon Sugar Stardust Balls: Carbohydrates + Fat

    Omie Lunch Box: here. Cerebelly Smart Bar: here. Cinnamon Sugar Stardust Balls: here.

    Top view of a toddler balanced bento box with morning o's, red pepper slices, blueberries, freeze fried strawberries and whole milk.
    Balanced Bento Box Idea #5: Cereal for Lunch
    • Organic Morning O’s or Cheerios: Carbohydrates + Protein +Fat
    • Blueberries: Carbohydrates + Fiber
    • Freeze Dried Strawberries: Carbohydrates + Fiber
    • Red Peppers, Sliced: Carbohydrates + Fiber
    • Organic Whole Milk: Carbohydrates + Protein + Fat

    Omie Lunch Box: here. Organic Morning O’s: here.Freeze Dried Strawberries: here. Organic Whole Milk: here.

    Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.

    I hope you enjoyed these 5 easy and balanced toddler lunch box ideas! If you love this post, make sure to check out my 11 Balanced Toddler Lunch Box Ideas.

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    5 Balanced Toddler Lunch Box Ideas

    These are 5 of my favorite balanced toddler lunch box ideas that area easy to recreate and your kids will love!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Kids Lunch, Kids Lunch Box, Lunch, Toddler Lunch Box
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5
    Calories 128 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Balanced Bento Box Idea #1:Picnic Lunch

    • 2 Slices Nitrate Free Deli Turkey
    • 1 Ounce Mozzarella Cubes Full Fat
    • 1 Mini Pepper Sliced
    • 2 Medium Strawberries Sliced
    • 2 Naan Dippers Everything Seasoning
    • 2 Tablespoons Star Puffed Crackers

    Balanced Bento Box Idea #2:

    • 1 Mini Bagel Sliced
    • 2 Tablespoons Hummus
    • ¼ Cup Plain Greek Yogurt + sprinkles (optional)
    • ¼ Cup Peas Thawed
    • 2 Tablespoons Amari Smoothie Melts
    • 1 That's It Bar

    Balanced Bento Box Idea #3: Star Themed

    • 2 Slices 100% Whole Wheat Bread
    • 2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese Full Fat
    • 1 Tablespoon Strawberry Chia Jam
    • 2 Medium Strawberries
    • ¼ Cup Star Puffed Crackers
    • 4 Slices Cucumber Cut into Star Shapes

    Balanced Bento Box Idea #4:

    • 2 Tablespoons Pumpkin Puree
    • ½ Cup Banza Mac and Cheese Cooked According to instructions on packaging.
    • ½ Medium Kiwi Sliced
    • ¼ Cup Cinnamon Sugar Stardust Balls
    • 1 Mini Pepper Sliced
    • 1 Cerebelly Smart Bar

    Balanced Bento Box Idea #5:

    • ½ Cup Organic Morning O's
    • 1 8 Oz Container Organic Whole Milk
    • ¼ Cup Blueberries
    • 1 Mini Red Pepper Sliced
    • 2 Tablespoons Freeze Dried Strawberries
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    Instructions
     

    Bento Box #1:

    • Grab your ant accessories, add in your turkey slices and then your cubed mozzarella. Repeat and then assemble remainder of the lunch box as seen in the picture.

    Bento Box #2:

    • Add an even layer of hummus inside the mini bagel and then cut into small slices depending on your child's age. Assemble the remainder of the lunch box as seen in the picture .

    Bento Box #3:

    • Add an even layer of cream cheese to one side of your bread and then a thin layer of chia jam on top. Press your sandwich together and use a star shaped cutter and press to make a star shaped uncrustable. Use your fruit and veggie cutters to cut your cucumbers into star shapes and assemble the remainder of the lunch box as seen in the picture.

    Bento Box #4:

    • Make your boxed mac and cheese according to the instructions on the packaging. Scoop out your desired serving size and then add pumpkin puree for additional vitamins and nutrients. Serve in a pre-heated thermos (add boiling water to the thermos and let sit for 10 minutes, dump the water, wipe and add in your desired food) in the Omie box. Assemble the remainder of your lunch box as seen in the picture.

    Bento Box #5:

    • Assemble your lunch box as seen in the picture. When ready to serve, ask the teacher to help pour in the milk into the thermos to make "cereal" for lunch.

    Notes

    Nutrition information changes based off the meal you decide to make. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 137mgPotassium: 235mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1437IUVitamin C: 103mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Bento Box Lunch, Daycare Lunch Box, Preschool Lunch Box, Toddler Lunch box
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Cassie says

      October 23, 2023 at 6:38 pm

      5 stars
      The cereal box is so genius and my little loved it!

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