Easy Copycat Starbucks Protein Box: 7 Minute Lunch
Create your own delicious and healthy protein box at home, inspired by your favorite coffee shop’s offerings. It’s perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Lunch Box
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup baby carrots
- 1/4 cup snap peas
- 1 tablespoon almonds
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare all your ingredients: dice the chicken, slice the eggs, cube the cheese, halve the grapes, and have the carrots, snap peas, almonds, and peanut butter ready.
- Arrange the chicken, eggs, cheese, grapes, carrots, and snap peas in separate compartments of a bento box or a container with dividers.
- Place the almonds in a small section.
- Add a small container or dollop of peanut butter for dipping or as a side.
- Close the box and enjoy your homemade protein box for lunch.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for a different protein.
- Other cheese options include Colby Jack or Swiss.
- Berries like blueberries or strawberries can be used instead of grapes.
- Other vegetable options include cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, or bell pepper strips.
- A variety of nuts like walnuts or cashews work well.
- Hummus or a different nut butter can be used instead of peanut butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 box
- Calories: Approx. 500-600 calories
- Sugar: Approx. 15-20g
- Sodium: Approx. 300-500mg
- Fat: Approx. 30-40g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8-12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 20-30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 25-35g
- Fiber: Approx. 6-10g
- Protein: Approx. 30-40g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 150-200mg
