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cheese, pretzels, grapes and granola in a glass meal prep container to make a DIY Adult Lunchable.

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How to Turn Cheese and Crackers into DIY Adult Lunchables

Recipe by Danielle

Pick a protein, your favorite cheeses, add some produce, fiber, crackers, and voila! Here are easy tips and so many ideas on how to turn cheese and crackers into DIY Adult Lunchables.

  • Total Time10 minutes
  • Yield4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Each DIY Adult Lunchable includes:

  • a portion of fruit: grapes, kiwi, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, pineapple
  • something green/veggie: cucumber slices, green bell pepper, snap peas, carrots
  • a serving of protein: 1 meat stick, 1 oz pepperoni, 1 oz summer sauce, 1-2 hard-boiled eggs
  • a serving of crackers: or pita chips, pretzels, bagel chips, kept separate from produce
  • some cheese: sliced cheese, spreadable cheese wedges, cream cheese, cottage cheese
  • a fiber source: almonds, pistachios, kiwi, berries, avocado, whole grain crackers
  • a lil treat: chocolate chips, peanut butter, trail mix, Greek yogurt bar, something homemade!

Instructions

Assemble your ingredients into your containers with lids, for the number of servings you’d like to make. Remember to do the following:

  1. Use a compartment container, paper cups or silicone baking cups to hold the crackers. It helps absorb or block moisture that might make the crackers soggy. Keep your crackers as far away from those fruits and veggies as possible. 
  2. Make sure your produce is clean and as dry as possible, so the excess moisture doesn’t infiltrate your crackers.
  3. For best quality, any of your assembled lunchables should be enjoyed within 3-4 days, depending on the exact ingredients used. Some crackers stay crisp in the fridge, while others go soft after a couple days. Try one serving first to see how it holds up if you’re unsure.

Equipment

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Notes

Other options for your adult lunchable: Spicy mustards, jams, zesty pickles, pretzel crisps, carrot sticks, berries, or relishes. Be sure to separate any liquid items like mustards or relishes.

Nutrition information estimated with My Fitness Pal – this will vary greatly depending on what ingredients you use.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 lunchable
  • Calories: 474 (estimate)
  • Fat: 20g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Protein: 30g

Find it online: https://projectmealplan.com/turn-cheese-crackers-diy-adult-lunchables/