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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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
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.
Cassie says
The cereal box is so genius and my little loved it!