How to Make Homemade Lunchables
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
358 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
How to Make Homemade Lunchables
Description
This recipe assembles a DIY Lunchables-style meal using simple, fresh ingredients arranged in individual compartments. Sliced deli turkey and American cheese squares provide protein and dairy, while the included crackers add a crunchy carbohydrate component. Fresh red bell pepper slices and carrot sticks contribute vitamins and texture, complemented by grapes for natural sweetness. Portioning each item in cupcake liners inside a sealable container keeps flavors distinct and presentation neat.
Such homemade Lunchables allow for ingredient substitutions to accommodate different tastes or dietary needs, making it a versatile lunch option for children or adults. Preparation is straightforward, requiring only slicing and arranging.
This packed lunch is convenient for school, work, or outings, giving the control to customize amounts and types of food compared to store-bought kits. The fresh vegetables and fruit balance the meat and cheese to form a well-rounded meal.
The recipe yields four servings and can be adapted by swapping proteins, cheeses, or fruits and vegetables to suit preference or season.
Ingredients
- 8 oz deli turkey sliced
- 8 lices American cheese
- 24 crackers
- 2 bell pepper Sliced, red
- 2 carrot Peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 cup grapes
Instructions
- Slice the turkey and the cheese into small squares. Slice the red pepper peppers and the carrots.
- Use cupcake liners to create dividers in a seal-able container.
- Place each ingredient into a cupcake liner and place it in your seal-able container. This recipe makes 4 separate containers.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- This base recipe serves four and can be easily customized by changing the proteins, fruits, or vegetables.
- Using cupcake liners in the container keeps ingredients separate and maintains freshness.
- Slice ingredients into bite-sized portions for easy eating and packing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 930mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 462mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 7403IU | 148% |
| Vitamin C | 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 489mg | 49% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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