Dating back to the 5th century, the bento box was used by Japanese workers to conveniently carry a sustaining meal of rice, vegetables and sashimi (sliced raw fish). Today, these stylish and versatile boxes are being used to pack a lot more than sushi. Whether it’s adding diversity to your mid-day meal or brightening up your children’s school lunches, using a bento box makes it easy to pack a variety of perfectly proportioned selections to be enjoyed on the go.

Why Use A Bento Box?

Bento boxes come in a number of fun shapes, styles and designs, but all share the same core qualities:

• They help keep different foods organized – The separate compartments of a bento box allow you to organize your meal in fun ways. Whether you are preparing a simple snack box that includes veggies and hummus or a sweet fixings box that houses your fresh muffins and dipping syrup. All of your ingredients will stay separate until it is time for them to be enjoyed together.

• They make it easy to enjoy nutritious meals on the go – Because bento boxes are structured to contain a variety of options, they make it easy to feature ingredients from all of the essential food groups. In addition, fresh vegetables keep better when separated from proteins and fats. The ingredients of your meal are limited only by your imagination.

• They help provide children with a sense of control – Children like having control over what they eat. You like making sure they eat a balanced meal. The bento box gives your child control over the way they enjoy their meal by allowing them to choose from the various options you’ve provided. Also, the liquid-proof compartments keep foods from touching. Bread softened with pickle juice can be a deal-breaker for most young eaters.

• They are easy to prepare & maintain – Bento boxes are designed to be enjoyed and cleaned without a fuss. You will no longer need multiple containers to pack your meals. This means far less effort will be required when using your bento box each day.

• They are better for the environment – Being able to avoid using plastic wrap or pre-packaged goods when preparing your on-the-go meals reduces the amount of waste headed for the landfill. This inherent benefit of using a bento box means you get to help preserve Mother Nature with every bite.

Some Of Our Fresh Recipes To Boost Your Bento

• You’ll want to include a variety of foods in your bento box, and the sky’s the limit. Here are some honest to goodness recipes you’ll want to use to take your bento box to the next level:

• Vegan Coconut Truffles

• Compost Cookies

• Vegan Almond Butter & Oat Bars

• GF Banana Muffins