Walnut Snack Boxes

By Crowded Kitchen
Total Time
20 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1 snack box
Meal
Lunch Snack
Course
Main Snack

DESCRIPTION

This simple and easy snack box features a variety of protein options including a hard-boiled egg, spiced walnuts, and hummus, while crisp carrots, cucumbers and seeded crackers are perfect for dipping.
Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Calories
310
Total Fat
22
Saturated Fat
4
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
Monounsaturated Fat
5
Cholesterol
186
Sodium
409
Carbohydrates
16
Dietary Fiber
4
Total Sugars
4
Protein
12
Vitamin D
4
Calcium
70
Iron
4
Potassium
470

Ingredients

Walnut Snack Boxes

  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1/2 cup spiced California walnuts
  • 1/2 cup classic hummus (or try Curried Walnut Hummus)
  • 16 baby carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 8 seeded crackers

Spiced Walnuts

  • 1/2 cup California walnut halves
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked or regular paprika
  • 1/8 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp cumin

Preparation

  1. To make spiced walnuts, preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Add walnuts to a mixing bowl and toss with olive oil and spices.
  3. Spread evenly on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  4. Roast for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  5. To assemble the snack boxes, place 1 egg, 2 tablespoons spiced walnuts, 2 tablespoons hummus, 4 carrots, 1/4 of the sliced pepper and 2 crackers into a bento box with a lid. Makes four snack boxes.