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Fruit Protein Power Box

Fruit Protein Power Box: 7 Delicious Options to Energize


  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Light, refreshing, and balanced Fruit & Protein Power Box.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ½ cup blueberries
  • 12 cheese sticks (string cheese, mozzarella, or cubed cheddar/Swiss)
  • 1 hard-boiled egg (or vegan swap: ⅓ cup roasted chickpeas or edamame)
  • 2 tbsp almond butter (or any nut/seed butter for dipping)
  • Apple slices (sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning)
  • Whole-grain crackers
  • Chia seeds or a pinch of flaky sea salt on the nut butter

Instructions

  1. Place 1 inch water in a pot, bring to boil.
  2. Lower eggs in a steamer basket, cover, and steam 12 minutes.
  3. Transfer to ice bath immediately, cool, then peel under running water.
  4. Use a bento-style box, divided container, or silicone cups.
  5. Place strawberries in one section, blueberries in another.
  6. Add the peeled egg (halved optional) and cheese stick(s).
  7. Spoon almond butter into a small container or cup. Stir before filling. Optional: sprinkle flaky sea salt or drizzle honey on top.
  8. Close the box tightly. Refrigerate until ready to eat. Almond butter may firm when chilled but softens at room temperature.

Notes

  • This recipe is portable and customizable.
  • Great for lunch, snack, or post-workout fuel.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Steaming and assembling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 box
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg

Keywords: Fruit Protein Power Box, Healthy Snack, Balanced Meal