Healthy snack box combos

8 healthy bento box ideas

Bento boxes offer an ideal way to manage portion sizes while enjoying a nourishing meal packed with a variety of essential nutrients. These versatile snack boxes can be customised to accommodate specific dietary needs such as gluten-free, vegan, or low-carb preferences. Optimal snack box contents include a balanced mix of protein, wholegrains, fruits, and vegetables to keep you feeling satisfied and energised throughout the day. By planning ahead, you can save both time and money, while also steering clear of less healthy food options when you're on the move.

Anna Van Dyken, a devoted WeightWatchers member and Ambassador, has earned the title of "snack box queen" with a dedicated following of over 44,000 Instagram fans eager to glean wisdom from her expertise. Anna's weekly routine involves preparing her snack boxes on Sundays, ensuring grab-and-go convenience throughout her busy week. Since sharing her first snack box recipe on social media in 2014, Anna's inventive flavour combinations and vibrant ideas have gained widespread popularity. Here are eight of her top-rated snack boxes for you to enjoy!

1. Popcorn snack box

1 cup cinnamon popcorn
1 hard boiled egg
Grapes and strawberries
Carrot and celery
50g 97% fat free deli ham

2. Deli chicken snack box

2 x laughing cow cheese
Baby cucumbers and carrots
Fruit salad
50g 97% fat free deli chicken breast
160g plain 99% fat-free yoghurt
2 tsp diet caramel topping

3. Hummus snack box

7 x wafer thins
1 x Babybel light cheese
1 x boiled egg
1 serve x Anna’s creamy hummus
Carrot, capsicum and cucumber
Kiwi gold, grapes, raspberries and Medjool dates

4. Cheesy corn muffin snack box

1 x Anna’s cheesy corn muffin
Cherry tomatoes and carrots
Capsicum and snow peas​
1 serve x Anna’s tzatziki dip
Grapes and raspberries

5. Chocolate mousse snack box

½ cup cinnamon popcorn
7 x pretzels
2 x Anna's salted caramel and coconut bliss balls
Raspberries, grapes and strawberries
160g serve x Anna’s chocolate mousse
5g Nestle choc baking bits

6. Sticky glazed meatballs snack box

6 x Anna’s sticky glazed meatballs
30g baby cornichon cucumbers
Fresh cucumber and carrots
Radishes and cherry tomatoes
Pineapple and strawberries

7. Sushi inspired snack box

65g smoked salmon
30g edamame beans
2 egg omelette
Snow peas and 20g pickled ginger
Carrot and cucumber ribbons
½ tsp black sesame seeds

8. Pesto pumpkin & pasta salad lunch box​

Pesto pumpkin & pasta salad  (minus the chicken)