Description
Create easy, balanced healthy snack boxes for adults featuring protein, fiber, and healthy fats. These boxes support steady energy for workdays or general snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 cup whole grain crackers
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese cubes
- 2 large crisp apples sliced
- 1 half cup roasted almonds
- 1 half cup dried apricots
- 2 cups full fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 half cup granola
Instructions
- Wash and dry all fruits and vegetables completely.
- Divide cherry tomatoes, carrots, and cucumber evenly among four small containers for Box One.
- Portion hummus into four small lidded cups and place one cup in each container.
- Add whole grain crackers to the containers, separate them if you can to maintain crispness.
- In four new containers for Box Two, add cheddar cheese cubes and apple slices.
- Divide almonds and dried apricots evenly into those same containers.
- In four additional containers for Box Three, spoon cottage cheese evenly.
- Top the cottage cheese with strawberries and blueberries.
- Add granola just before sealing, or pack it separately to keep it crunchy.
- Seal all containers and refrigerate them until you are ready to eat.
Notes
- Keep dairy products refrigerated at or below 40°F.
- Consume boxes within three days for food safety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American