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Healthy High School Protein Lunch Box Ideas with Hard-Boiled Egg and Hummus

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A simple, wholesome lunch box featuring hard-boiled eggs, creamy hummus, fresh veggies, and whole-grain crackers, designed to provide steady energy and satisfy hunger during busy school days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large hard-boiled eggs (organic or free-range preferred)
  • 1/4 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
  • Carrot sticks, peeled and cut into fingers
  • Cucumber slices, thin rounds or half-moons
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Bell pepper strips (red or yellow)
  • A small handful of whole-grain crackers or pita chips (low-sodium preferred)
  • Fresh fruit such as an apple or a handful of grapes
  • Optional: sprinkle of smoked paprika or za’atar on hummus
  • Optional: a handful of nuts like almonds or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Place large eggs in a single layer in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water by about an inch.
  2. Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let eggs sit for 10-12 minutes depending on size (9 minutes for slightly softer yolks).
  3. Drain hot water and immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water. Let cool for at least 5 minutes.
  4. Gently tap and roll the egg on a hard surface to crack the shell, then peel under running water to remove shell easily.
  5. Wash and slice the carrot sticks, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Spoon about 1/4 cup of hummus into small containers or silicone cups. Optionally sprinkle a pinch of smoked paprika or za’atar on top.
  7. Place peeled hard-boiled eggs (whole or halved) in one compartment of the lunch box.
  8. Arrange the veggie sticks and cherry tomatoes in another compartment.
  9. Add the hummus container next to the veggies for dipping.
  10. Include whole-grain crackers or pita chips in their own section.
  11. Add a small apple, grapes, or another fresh fruit of choice.
  12. Optionally, tuck in a small handful of nuts for extra protein.

Notes

Start eggs in cold water and remove from heat once boiling to avoid overcooking and green yolk rings. Peel eggs under running water for easier shell removal. Pack hummus in leak-proof containers and keep chilled until lunchtime. Hard-boiled eggs can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to one week. Veggies can be prepped the night before and stored in water to maintain crispness.

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