DIY Cheese and Fruit Bistro Box

Prep for the week ahead with this perfectly balanced protein snack box. Brie, Gouda, cheddar cheeses, whole wheat crackers, grapes, pears and mixed nuts make this DIY cheese and fruit bistro box to be enjoyed any time of the day.

What is it about snack boxes that kids love?

Children love when they get to pick and choose when compared to just one main dish. These are great for school lunch or after school.

Snack boxes are great for adults as well. That is why they are a win-win in my home <— Perfect no-cook adults lunch box

Today we are heading to Starbucks to get inspiration from one of their famous bistro boxes – Starbucks Cheese and Fruit Protein Box <—- Protein rich to keep you full.

These are balanced snack boxes with cheese, fruits, healthy crackers and nuts. The best part is that it can be very easily re-created at home for a fraction of the cost or however your family likes.

This Cheese and Crackers protein snack box is

• Customizable
• No-cook
• Ready-to-go in the fridge
• Healthy
• Balanced
• Light lunch for school or work
• Post work out snack
• After school snack
• Adaptable to whatever you have in the fridge
• Fun to eat

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• DIY Healthy Snack Box
• Caprese with Garlic Toast Lunch Box
• DIY Pizza Lunchables
• DIY Lunchables Snack Box

Let us get to the team players in this DIY Cheese and Fruit Bistro Box:

Cheeses – Brie, Gouda and Cheddar

Fruits – Grapes, Pear

Crackers – Whole wheat crackers

Nuts – Cashews, Almonds

Dried Fruits – Cranberries

If you are into protein rich meal prepping that is vegetarian then check out this Weekly Meal Plan-7 ( 5 ways with Garbanzo Beans )

How to customize a protein snack box? 

Cheeses – I opted to go with brie, gouda and aged cheddar just like the Starbucks Cheese and Fruit Protein Box. Use your favorite kind of cheese variety.

Fruits – Grapes, apples, pears, orange segments, cuties, berries, figs are all great options

Crackers – Whole wheat, whole grain, 9-grain, super seed, multi-grain crackers are all fabulous options

Nuts – Almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, toasted pecans, peanuts will be great

Dried fruits – Dried cranberries, raisins, apricots, dried figs, dates can be used

Hope you are liking all the meal prep ideas as much as I do.

Tips for perfect cheese plate snack box:

• Cut pear (or apple, if using) just before eating (Here is an interesting read on how to prevent a cut apple/pear from browning)
• Keep cheese seperate from the fruit and crackers
• Store in the refrigerator for not more than 4 days.

Looking for more easy lunch box recipes like this cheese and crackers snack box? Check out these Mexican style English muffin pizzas or these 5-Ingredient BBQ Ramen noodles or this 4 Ingredient Salsa Chickpeas meal prep. For more meals with under 6 ingredients, check out this collection of meals with 6-ingredients or less.

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