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- What Makes a Bentgo special?
- What Can I Put in My Child's Packed Lunch?
- List of Bentgo Lunch Ideas
- Recipes for Easy Lunch Box Ideas to Put in a Bentgo
- Pumpkin Protein Balls
- Apple Nachos - Healthy Snack for Kids
- Chicken Taquitos
- Easy Cheese Quesadilla
- DIY Uncrustables
- Tzatziki Dipping Bento
- Homemade Pepperoni Rolls with Peppers
- Banana Oatmeal Bars
- Naan Pizza
- GF Pasta Salad
- Bentgo Lunch Ideas
- Protein Blueberry Muffins
- Bone Broth Chicken Soup
- List of Foods to Pack in Bentgo Box
- FAQs
- Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
What Makes a Bentgo special?
Bentgo is a brand name for an innovative and functional lunchbox container. The purpose of Bentgo containers is primarily the separate inner containers separating foods.
There are a variety of similar containers sold by other brands on Amazon and at other retailers.
Separating the foods is essential for picky eaters and for packing hot school lunches versus cold school lunch ideas.
Bentgo containers are spill-proof, thanks to their separate containers, sealing, and lids. This allows dressing, sauces, and liquids to be packed into school lunches without spilling.
Bentgo boxes can be cleaned in the dishwasher and are microwave-safe. OmieBox Bento Boxes have a hot food compartment insert that allows hot and cold food to be packed together.
They are reusable and are made from high-quality material that is BPA-free.
What Can I Put in My Child's Packed Lunch?
Balance and nutrition are two goals to strive for when packing school lunches for kids. These Bentgo lunch ideas will help to include variety and choices.
Picking one or more ideas from each category will easily fill your Bentgo box and keep your kids fueled.
Need lunch ideas for teens or adults? Check out these cold lunch ideas to take to work and these lunch ideas for teens!
We've got you covered on breakfast too! Check out these healthy breakfast ideas for kids for even more meal-planning help.
Snack ideas on your mind? Try these easy kid snacks!
List of Bentgo Lunch Ideas
To create a balanced and delicious school lunch, pick one or more Bentgo lunch ideas from each of the categories below.
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Recipes for Easy Lunch Box Ideas to Put in a Bentgo
PUMPKIN PROTEIN BALLS
One of fall's favorite flavors - pumpkin spice!
Pumpkin Protein Balls
Paired with protein, these tasty treats are great for a healthy snack or quick dessert.
APPLE NACHOS
Fun to eat and only 3 ingredients!
Apple Nachos - Healthy Snack for Kids
Toss the apples in lemon juice to prevent browning when packed in a lunchbox.
CHICKEN TAQUITOS
These are so fun to eat and are one of our top kid-friendly meals!
Chicken Taquitos
Make for dinner and then cut them up and add them to a Bentgo lunchbox for lunch the next day!
SIMPLE CHEESE QUESADILLA
You only need 5 minutes to throw together this easy cheese quesadilla!
Easy Cheese Quesadilla
Add veggies or protein for a well-balanced meal.
A great way to make the popular packaged lunch items with fewer ingredients and the same delicious taste!
Save money on groceries and make these DIY uncrustables at home!
Deliciously well-balanced and full of flavor!
A fun spin on sandwiches!
Try this different sauce for a tasty new flavor!
Check out all of the ideas for Bentgo lunch ideas!
This easy lunchbox recipe is great because it tastes great hot or cold!
A fun spin on traditional pizza.
EASY BANANA OAT BARS
Only 4 ingredients and so delicious and easy to make for school lunches.
Banana Oatmeal Bars
So simple and great for a healthy kid snack or to pack in a Bentgo!
NAAN BREAD PIZZA
This naan bread pizza is an easy lunch that tastes great hot or cold!
Great to use up last night's leftovers!
GLUTEN-FREE PASTA SALAD
A delicious and balanced pasta salad is the perfect easy lunch.
GF Pasta Salad
Add in whatever veggies your kids eat!
Even more ideas for filling up your Bentgo!
Even more ideas for what to put in a kid's Bentgo Lunchbox.
PROTEIN BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
These muffins are a great healthy dessert or snack to add to your lunchbox!
Protein Blueberry Muffins
Swap out blueberries for your favorite muffin mix-ins!
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
This nourishing recipe uses bone broth for even more nutrients! Remove the broth to serve noodles and veggies in a Bentgo lunch box.
Bone Broth Chicken Soup
Chicken noodle soup is a kid-friendly soup recipe that is great to pack in hot food insert in an Omie Box.
List of Foods to Pack in Bentgo Box
Surprisingly, there are many foods that are good in a bento box. Here are some good packed lunch ideas we love.
Proteins & Dairy
- Eggs
- Ham lunchmeat
- Nut Butter
- Pepperoni
- Rotisserie chicken
- Turkey lunchmeat
- Cheese
- Cottage Cheese
- Yogurt
Grains
- Apple Chips
- Bread
- Crackers
- Granola Bar
- Mini Bagel
- Muffins
- Pita bread
- Popcorn
- Pretzels
- Rice Cakes
- Veggie Straws
Fruits
- Apples
- Applesauce pouch
- Banana
- Blueberries
- Grapes
- Mandarin oranges
- Peaches
- Pears
- Raisins
- Strawberries
Veggies
- Baby Carrots
- Bell Peppers
- Celery Sticks
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Cucumbers
- Edamame
- Lettuce
Extras
- Fig Newtons
- Fruit Leather
- Granola Bar
- Graham Crackers
- Rice Krispy Treats
Sauces and Condiments
- Hummus
- Ketchup
- Peanut Butter
- Ranch Dressing
- Sour Cream
FAQs
Do you need an ice pack with a Bentgo?
The Bentgo kids Chill Lunch Box has a separate, removable ice pack. Standard Bentgo containers do not have ice packs and do not keep food cold.
You can purchase small slim ice packs that fit on top of the Bentgo container and keep food cold in a lunchbox.
What is the difference between bento and Bentgo?
Bentgo is a name-brand company that produces Bentgo boxes. The original Bentgo box resembled a bento box.
Bento boxes are all-in-one Japanese lunchboxes that contain single portions to create a balanced meal.
Bento boxes inspired many varieties of school lunch containers to be created that support a similar approached to balanced eating.
Does food stay warm in the Bentgo lunch box?
The Bentgo Bowl Lunch Box accessory is the best choice for keeping food warm in a Bentgo. Alternatively, select a bento box like Omiebox that has a warm insert.
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Air Fryer Pizza Bagels
Even better than Ore Ida Bagel Bites, these homemade air fryer pizza bagels are super easy and fun to make, with only 3 ingredients! Simple and quick to make, even straight from the freezer in less than 10 minutes!
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes minutes
Total Time 9 minutes minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 215kcal
Author Lyndsey
Ingredients
- 3 mini bagels split in half
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Slice bagels in half and spoon sauce onto each half.
Top with cheese.
Place into basket and air fry at 370F for 3-4 minutes.
Notes
- Storage: Store cooked bagels in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Leftovers can be eaten cold or heated up. See below for reheating instructions.
- Make Ahead: Can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months or stored in the refrigerator for a day prior to cooking. The sauce may soak in if made ahead and stored in the refrigerator so you may consider increasing the amount of sauce to use.
- Frozen: These can be baked straight from frozen. Assemble according to recipe instructions up to cooking. Place uncooked bagels on a baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes before storing in a freezer safe container.
- Reheating: Reheat leftovers by crisping for 2-3 minutes in the air fryer.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bagel | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.5g | Protein: 8.5g | Fat: 14.1g
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Jenn
I can't believe the kids will be going back to school in just over a month. Definitely saving these ideas for lunchboxes, but they'll be great for the kiddos all summer long. Thanks for including y veggie rollups!
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mommafitpgh@gmail.com
It's crazy!! The summer flies I swear! Glad they could help!
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Laura
Lots of great ideas! My kids have been after me to send Lunchables, so I may have to try the homemade option. Thanks!
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mommafitpgh@gmail.com
What is it about lunchables?? My girls are the same way! Another option for homemade lunchables is just crackers, meat & cheese!
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Donella
Lots of great ideas for inspiring us to make better lunches for the kiddos. Thanks for including our Dinosaur Bento lunch!
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mommafitpgh@gmail.com
such an adorable idea!!!!
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