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.
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

Source: Kristine’s Kitchen
2. Deli Meat Roll-Ups Bento Box

Source: The Kitchn
3. Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes Bento Box

Source: The Baker Mama
4. Turkey and Sprout Sandwich Bento Box

Source: Wholefully
5. Chicken, Avocado and Tomato Sandwich Bento Box

Source: Ambitious Kitchen
6. Taco Bento Box

Source: Wendolonia
7. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Bento Box

Source: Lauren Greutman
8. Salami and Provolone Bento Box

Source: Bless this Mess
9. Tuna Protein Bento Box

Source: Sweet Peas and Saffron
10. Pico de Gallo Quinoa Bento Box

Source: One Lovely Life
11. Rainbow Bento Box

Source: Brit + Co
12. Jerk Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Source: Eat Yourself Skinny
13. Spring Roll Bento Box

Source: The Kitchn
14. Apple and Peanut Butter Bento Box

Source: Bless This Mess
15. Spring Strawberry Bento Lunch Boxes

Source: Sweet Peas and Saffron