Protein Snack Boxes

# Ingredient List:

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

05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

06 - 1 cup cucumber slices

07 - 1 cup baby carrots

08 - 1 apple, sliced and tossed with lemon juice

09 - 1/2 cup hummus, divided into 4 small containers

10 - 16 whole-grain crackers or gluten-free crackers

11 - 1/4 cup mixed nuts

01 - Arrange 4 meal prep containers or divided snack boxes on your workspace.

02 - Evenly divide chicken breast, turkey or ham, hard-boiled eggs, and cheese cubes among the containers.

03 - Place cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, baby carrots, and apple slices into each container.

04 - Fill small lidded containers with hummus and add one to each box.

05 - Add 4 crackers and 1 tablespoon of mixed nuts to each container, keeping crackers separate to prevent sogginess.

06 - Seal containers and refrigerate until ready to consume. Consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.

01 -

You'll finally have a grab-and-go lunch that doesn't involve wilted lettuce or mysterious condiments.
The protein hits different when you're not fighting hunger by 2 PM.
These boxes are so customizable that you can make them fun instead of feeling like meal prep punishment.

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Lemon juice on the apples is not optional—it's the difference between them looking fresh on day three versus brown and sad.
Keeping crackers separated from hummus will change your entire relationship with snack boxes; don't learn this lesson the hard way like I did.

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Make your boxes Sunday afternoon and you'll spend the entire week feeling organized and taken care of.
If you're taking these on-the-go, pack a small ice pack and they'll stay fresh for four hours—perfect for travel days or picnics.