Rainbow Bento Lunch for Kids

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This bento box idea makes lunch fun. With its colorful carrots and swirled yogurt, this packable lunch is a healthy meal kids will actually want to eat--no more half-eaten lunches.

Holley Grainger, M.S., RD

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 serving

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Nut-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 ounces sliced low-sodium deli ham
1 part-skim mozzarella string cheese (1 ounce)
½ cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon blueberry jam
¼ cup raspberries
¼ cup sliced strawberries
¼ cup blueberries
½ cup rainbow carrot matchsticks
2 tablespoons guacamole

Directions

Roll ham around cheese. Cut crosswise into 4 to 6 pinwheels. Pack in a medium container.
Swirl yogurt and jam in a medium container.
Toss berries together in a medium container.
Pack carrots in a medium container along with guacamole packed in a dip-size container.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

405	Calories
12g	Fat
46g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 bento
Calories 405
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 8g	30%
Total Sugars 26g
Added Sugars 1g	2%
Protein 31g	62%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 52mg	17%
Vitamin A 14636IU	293%
Vitamin C 45mg	50%
Folate 40mcg	10%
Sodium 682mg	30%
Calcium 384mg	30%
Iron 2mg	12%
Magnesium 32mg	8%
Potassium 640mg	14%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Rainbow Bento Lunch for Kids

Ingredients

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