Powerful Protein Lunchboxes

Hello friends and Happy New Year! It’s Jenny from @LunchboxMafia with some lunch ideas to keep you fueled and satisfied so you can focus on crushing your goals!

Let’s talk protein lunchboxes. Some of my favorite and easiest proteins to add to any lunchboxes are chicken, nuts, hummus, hard boiled eggs or protein pasta (swapped out for regular pasta) in your salads. Here are some easy and delicious ideas to kick off the year just right.

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Everyone’s Favorite Starbucks Protein Box

Hard boiled cage-free eggs plus everything table seasoning, cheese, peanut butter and naan, with apples and grapes. What’s not to love?

Mediterranean Delight

Hummus, hard boiled eggs, marinated olives and a vibrant salad of mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumber.

Charcuterie-Style Lunch

Antipasto of salami, cheese and olives with pita and hummus for a delicious protein boost.

Chicken Salad Protein Box (Featured Image)

Add crackers for scooping, fresh fruit, nuts and hard-boiled eggs to power through your day.

Protein Pasta Salad

Kale, sun dried tomatoes and feta make this lunch irresistible when combined with hard boiled eggs, hummus and naan dippers. You’ll love this one. Grab the recipe for the pasta salad on my page.

The Perfect Texture

Hard boiled eggs, hummus, pita and pretzel crisps with olives and fresh fruit – so satisfying to nosh on.

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Xoxo, Jenny

Originally published in the January 2025 issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine.