For a basic breakfast bento, you’ll want to include something from each category:

Protein Options (choose 1-2):

• • Hard-boiled egg

• • Greek yogurt (2-3 tablespoons)

• • Nut butter (1 tablespoon)

• • Cheese cubes or string cheese

• • Deli turkey or ham roll-ups

• • Hummus (2-3 tablespoons)

• • Cottage cheese (1/4 cup)

Fruits (choose 1-2):

• • Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

• • Sliced apple or pear

• • Orange segments

• • Banana slices

• • Grapes

• • Melon cubes

• • Sliced kiwi

Grains/Carbs (choose 1):

• • Whole grain crackers

• • Mini pancakes

• • Waffle quarters

• • Granola

• • Mini muffin

• • Toasted bread cubes

• • Pita triangles

Fun Additions (choose 1):

• • Dark chocolate chips (1 tablespoon)

• • Honey drizzle

• • Mini marshmallows

• • Maple syrup (in a tiny container)

• • Sprinkles for yogurt

• • Coconut flakes

• • Fruit leather cut into shapes

Vegetables (optional but recommended):

• • Cherry tomatoes

• • Cucumber slices

• • Carrot sticks

• • Bell pepper strips

• • Snap peas

• • Celery sticks