Protein Snack Boxes (Print)

Colorful boxes of chicken, cheese, veggies, nuts, and hummus for a nutritious protein boost on the go.

# What you'll need:

→ Proteins

01 - 8 oz cooked chicken breast, sliced
02 - 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
03 - 4 oz sliced turkey or ham
04 - 4 oz cheddar cheese, cubed

→ Vegetables & Fruit

05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
06 - 1 cup cucumber slices
07 - 1 cup baby carrots
08 - 1 apple, sliced and tossed with lemon juice to prevent browning

→ Snacks & Dips

09 - 1/2 cup hummus, divided into four small containers
10 - 16 whole-grain crackers or gluten-free crackers
11 - 1/4 cup mixed nuts

# Directions:

01 - Place four meal prep containers or divided snack boxes on your work surface.
02 - Evenly divide the chicken breast, turkey or ham, hard-boiled eggs, and cheese cubes among the containers.
03 - Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, baby carrots, and apple slices to each container.
04 - Place hummus into small lidded containers and include one in each snack box.
05 - Place four crackers and one tablespoon of mixed nuts into each container, keeping crackers separate to avoid sogginess.
06 - Seal containers and refrigerate until consumption. Consume within 3 to 4 days for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep everything in one session and eat well all week without thinking twice
  • Every box feels like a thoughtfully arranged snack platter instead of a sad desk lunch
02 -
  • Keep crackers and hummus separate until you're ready to eat or everything gets unappealingly soft
  • Apples brown faster than you'd expect, so that lemon juice toss isn't optional if you care about presentation
03 -
  • Prep all your proteins and vegetables on Sunday for a week of effortless lunches
  • Use compartment containers to keep flavors from bleeding together
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