Every mom knows that life is busy. So taking the time to create a fun AND healthy lunch for your kids often takes time you don’t have. Enter Bento boxes – your new best friend. These food containers are a quick way to organize your child’s food into easy-to-fill compartments.
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Whether you’re trying to reduce your waste, avoid cleaning (what feels like) an endless amount of Tupperware, or just trying to spice up lunch time, these boxes are the perfect solution. Read further for 10 simple bento box lunch ideas that will minimize your stress and satisfy your kid’s appetite.
1. Granola Bento Box

2. Deli Meat Roll-Ups Bento Box

3. Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes Bento Box

4. Turkey and Sprout Sandwich Bento Box

5. Chicken, Avocado and Tomato Sandwich Bento Box

6. Taco Bento Box

7. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Bento Box

8. Salami and Provolone Bento Box

9. Tuna Protein Bento Box

10. Pico de Gallo Quinoa Bento Box

11. Rainbow Bento Box

12. Jerk Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

13. Spring Roll Bento Box

14. Apple and Peanut Butter Bento Box

15. Spring Strawberry Bento Lunch Boxes
