Almond Butter Jelly Banana Bento Box

Almond Butter, Jelly & Banana Bento Box

Approx. Time:

10 min

Servings:

2 lunchboxes

This almond butter, jelly, and banana bento is a sweet-and-salty twist on the classic PB&J. Creamy almond butter, fruity strawberry jelly, and fresh banana slices are layered between soft sourdough bread for the perfect bite. Paired with crisp sugar snap peas, crunchy pretzels, and juicy grapes, this lunchbox is kid-friendly, adult-approved, and quick to prepare.

Ingredients:

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Main:

4 slices sourdough bread
4 tablespoons almond butter
4 tablespoons strawberry jelly
1 medium banana, sliced

Sides:

Sugar snap peas
Pretzels
Red grapes

Instructions

Make the Sandwich: Spread almond butter on one slice of bread and jelly on the other. Layer banana slices over the almond butter. Top with the jelly-covered bread, then cut into strips or small squares.‍
Assemble the Box: Place sandwich pieces in the largest compartment. Add snap peas, pretzels, and grapes to the remaining sections.

Estimated Nutrition

Approx. per box:

Calories: ~450
Protein: 14g
Carbs: 58g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 6g

Note: This recipe offers a balance of healthy fats from peanut butter, quick energy from bread and banana, and fiber plus vitamins from fresh produce. Macros are approximate and may vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.

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