Hard Boiled Egg Bento Box
Skip the lunchables and make this protein-packed bento box lunch for only $1 per box! This super easy 4-ingredient hard boiled egg bento box is the perfect quick & healthy lunch or snack for picky eaters and those who crave variety.
Equipment
- Bento box container or container with separate compartments
- Saucepan for making hard boiled eggs
- Paring knife for slicing apples
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 6-8 whole wheat crackers
- 1 apple sliced
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
Instructions
- Make the hard boiled eggs. Place the eggs in a saucepan and add cold water until the eggs are submerged. Place on medium-high heat and bring to a boil, leaving the saucepan uncovered.
- Once the water comes to a boil, turn off the heat. Cover the saucepan. Let the eggs sit in the covered saucepan for about 10 minutes. You can adjust the time depending on your preferred egg consistency.
- Once the time is up, remove the eggs from the saucepan one by one. Place the eggs in an ice bath for about 1-2 minutes, then remove. Peel the eggs and slice in half. See the video in the step by step instructions above for a visual demonstration of how to make hard-boiled eggs
- Slice the apples. Using a paring knife, slice the apples into wedges.
- Assemble the bento box. Place eggs, crackers, and apple slices in separate bento box compartments. Scoop peanut butter into a small container with a lid.
- Serve and enjoy! You can place the assembled bento box in the fridge for up to 24 hours, or pack it in an insulated lunchbox with an ice pack.
Notes
- I recommend meal prepping a batch of hard boiled eggs over the weekend so you have it on hand for using in recipes throughout the week
- Feel free to make substitutions! That's the best part about bento boxes - they are so dang customizable! Add your favorite fruit or swap the fruit out for baby carrots. See the section on substitutions above for more ideas
- This bento box lunch is great for school lunchboxes and also for adults to bring to lunch!