High-Protein Lunch Box

Filled with boiled eggs, deli meat, cheese, crackers, veggies, and dip, this high-protein lunchbox is a delightful combination that is quick and easy to prepare. With over 30 grams of protein per serving, it’s sure to keep you energized and full throughout the day.

Whether you need a high-protein lunch for the office or a simple lunch your kids can take to school, this high-protein lunch box is a great option. Not only is this snack-style lunch fun to eat, but it’s incredibly versatile and you can mix and match the ingredients based on what you have on hand or your personal dietary preference.

In fact, this high-protein lunch box is just one of the many high-protein lunch ideas in my bistro box cookbook which is filled with over 50 quick, easy, and healthy lunch combos.

Why You’ll Love Them

• Quick and Easy – Ready in 15 minutes, this high-protein lunch box is super fast for meal prep.
• High in Protein – Each lunch box contains over 30 grams of protein.
• High in Fiber – Each lunch box contains over 7 grams of fiber.

Ingredients + Substitutions

• Egg – To add some protein. I added one egg, but you can add as many hard-boiled eggs as needed.
• Deli Meat – To add some more protein. I used sliced turkey, but any style of deli meat will work well, such as ham, roast beef, or salami, or you can also use leftover chicken if preferred.
• Cheese – To add a bit more protein and some healthy fats. I used cheddar cheese, but you can use other high-protein cheeses such as gouda cheese, Swiss cheese, or cottage cheese.
• Crackers – To add some complex carbohydrates. I used whole-grain crackers, but any style of cracker will work well, or you can swap them for some whole-grain bread or a wrap if preferred.
• Hummus – To add some fiber and healthy fats. If you don’t like hummus, baba ganoush or black beans dip would also work well.
• Veggies – To add some micronutrients and fiber. I used snap peas and carrots, but you can use any veggies you like, cucumber, broccoli, or cherry tomatoes would work particularly well.

Variations

These lunch boxes are a well-balanced meal idea with protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and healthy fats and can, therefore, be enjoyed as a complete meal. Albeit, they are incredibly versatile and the ingredients and portions can be adapted to suit your personal dietary needs. For example:

To increase the protein content, you increase the portion size of the eggs, deli meat, and cheese, or add an additional source of protein, such as:

• Meat and Fish – Leftover chicken, smoked salmon, and canned tuna are great high-protein, low-calorie foods, while beef jerky and turkey jerky are great high-protein snack foods.
• Dairy Products – Plain yogurt, Greek yogurt, skyr, and cottage cheese are all high-protein dairy products.
• Nuts and Seeds – Add a small portion of high-protein nuts, such as peanuts or almonds, and high-protein seeds, such as pumpkin seeds, or a bit of trail mix.
• Whole Grains – Use crackers made of high-protein grains, such as whole-wheat crackers or quinoa crackers.

To make them low carb, swap the whole grains crackers for rice crackers or almond flour crackers.

To make them higher in fiber, add more veggies, such as broccoli, cucumber, celery, and cauliflower, or fresh fruit, such as apples or raspberries.

To add a healthy treat, dark chocolate chips, dried fruit, or a small cookie or healthy baked good, such as chocolate banana brownies.

To make them lower in calories, use lean deli meat, and low-fat cheese, use oil-free hummus, and swap the crackers for rice crackers or rice cakes.

More Protein Box Recipes:

• Starbucks Protein Boxes
• Charcuterie Lunch Boxes
• No-Cook Work Lunch Boxes

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