The ancient Japanese tradition of packing meals in a bento box, a decorative container with small compartments, has spread around the world. We love bento boxes because the compartments help control portion sizes and are also great for kids. They also give you a lot of variety in your meals. We are also fans of bistro box lunches, inspired by Starbucks takeout picnics. Try these easy bento box ideas to shake up your lunch routine.
Bento box for healthy eating
Who said bento boxes are just for kids? This healthy bento-style lunch, filled with clean, satisfying foods, is perfect to take to work.
Turkey and Cheese Bento Lunch
Bites of turkey, cheese and lettuce make the attractive centerpiece of this bento box. Crispy celery sticks and juicy blueberries make tasty accompaniments, while popcorn, mixed with chocolate chips, makes a satisfying snack or dessert. Plus, this healthy lunch is so easy to pack and can even be made the day before.
Protein Bistro Lunch Box
Inspired by Starbucks bistro boxes, this affordable lunch is easy to prepare and pack yourself. With protein-rich ingredients like a hard-boiled egg, edamame, and tuna, this bistro-style lunch will satisfy you.
Cucumber salad, hummus and pita Bento Box Lunch
Enjoy this refreshing bento box idea during your lunch break. It combines cucumber salad, hummus, pita and more for a satisfying work lunch.
Bistro Charcuterie lunch box
Inspired by Starbucks bistro boxes, this packed lunch is like a personal-sized cheese plate to take with you. This healthy and easy snack-style meal is perfect for a work lunch or a light picnic evening.
Bento lunch with taco salad for kids
No more half-eaten lunches: this taco-inspired bento box is a healthy, portable meal your child will love.
Vegan Bistro Lunch Box
Perfect for a packed lunch at work or a picnic in the park, this vegan bistro box is filled with crunchy Mediterranean diet-inspired vegetables, pita bread, creamy hummus and olives.
Rainbow bento lunch for kids
This bento box idea makes lunch fun. With colorful carrots and swirled yogurt, this packed lunch is a healthy meal that kids will actually want to eat—no more half-eaten lunches.
Bistro Fruit and Cheese Lunch Box
This Starbucks bistro box inspired fruit, cheese and cracker box is a fun and healthy alternative to your standard sandwich. It’s the perfect personal-sized cheese plate to take to a work lunch or a picnic at the park.
PB&J Bistro Lunch Box
Inspired by Starbucks bistro boxes, this peanut butter and jelly breakfast will be loved by kids and adults alike. Accompanied by sandwiches including yogurt parfait, fruit, vegetables and popcorn, this healthy grab-and-go lunch will keep you full until dinner.
Buffalo Style Bistro Lunch Box
These tailgate-inspired lunch bowls can be assembled in about 15 minutes using just a handful of ingredients from your local specialty grocery store, like pre-grilled chicken and spicy Buffalo-flavored hummus. We pack them with crunchy veggie sticks and blue cheese so you can enjoy all the flavors of game day, but for a fraction of the calories.
Breakfast bento lunch for kids
This bento box idea is full of your child’s favorite breakfast foods, even waffles. This lunch is filled with healthy foods that you’ll feel good about serving and that the kids will actually be excited to eat.
Deconstructed Cobb Salad Bento Lunch for Kids
This kid-friendly version of the classic Cobb salad gives kids the choice of eating all the healthy ingredients (veggies, turkey, eggs, bacon, and avocado) together or separately. Packing everything in a bento box makes it easier to transport to school and keeps all the ingredients from touching each other, a plus for picky eaters.
