If you are so blessed as to live in a year-round warm climate, or if you are just trying to come up with ways to make the most of the last of your summer, you may like to know How to Make a Beach Theme Kids Ham & Cheese Bento Box Lunch!
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What Is A Bento Box?
A bento box is an easy way to pack a nutritious lunch. Each bento box has separate compartments that make it easy to fill with different finger foods.
There are thousands of bento box ideas out there - and this one is a ham and cheese lunch for kids. But don't let the name fool you, adults love this lunch too!
Why You'll Love This Beach Lunch Idea
The long, lazy days of summer may be coming to a close in most parts of the US, but here in Miami, it is summer practically year-round!
This super fun Beach Bento Box for Kids Idea is the perfect way to enjoy an on-the-go healthy-ish lunch while you're at the park or beach - or just having fun in the backyard!
You could even use my mini charcuterie box to fill up your bento box!
Where can I find the recipe card for this Beach Theme Kids Ham & Cheese Bento Box Lunch?
If you’d rather skip all of my cooking tips, important information for this recipe, and similar recipe ideas – and get straight to the Beach Theme Kids Ham & Cheese Bento Box Lunch, just scroll right on down to the bottom, where I have a printable recipe card just for you!
I know that a lot of people are old fashioned - like me! - and like to have a printed out recipe card.
More Easy Lunch Ideas
Check out these super delicious - and FUN - kid-friendly recipes that I have shared over the years. They are all tried and true recipes that I have made over the years, or my trusty food writers have made.
I think you will love them all! Of course, this is just a small selection of recipes that the kids will love, but we have LOTS and lots of recipes on the blog that are just perfect for a fun summer day – just type “summer recipe” or "kid-friendly recipe" into the search bar on the right hand side of the screen and they will pop up for you!
- Caramel Apple Rings
- Ham Pickle Pinwheels Recipe
- Easy Fruit Pizza Recipe for Summertime
- Easy Homemade Lemon Pie Recipe
- Easy Fresh Kiwi Summer Salad Recipe
- Apple Walnut Salad Recipe for Summer
- Summer Watermelon Pie Recipe
- Easy BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
- Summertime Watermelon Lime Popsicles Recipe
- Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad Recipe
- Summertime S’mores Muddy Buddies Recipe
How to Make a Beach Theme Ham Lunch Idea
Be creative and make as many changes as you want to my bento box. Ham and cheese is a basic sandwich that almost everyone enjoys. Below, I'll share some beach-themed bento box tips and ideas for ways that you can change up this recipe.
Ingredients
All the exact ingredient amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, here is what you'll need from the store.
- Honey Ham
- Cheddar Cheese
- Pretzel Roll (or Hoagie Roll)
- Hard-Boiled Egg
- Raisins
- Goldfish Crackers
- Leaf Lettuce
- Orange sliced
- Blue Jell-O
- Swedish Fish Candy
- Low-fat Milk Carton - OR juice box, or water bottle
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Beach Bento Box for Kids Directions
This is a simple and easy bento box lunch for kids! Here's a quick overview along with my best tips!
First, prepare Jell-O according to the directions and pour it in serving-size containers and allow it to set until it is almost completely solid.
Add one Swedish fish to each Jell-O container.
Then, take the pretzel roll and notch out each side and the rear to create a fish shape. If your bento is small, split the roll in half first to make two fish.
Notch out the mouth and remove a small circle to create an eye. Place raisin in the eye.
Split the roll and add ham and cheese. Place lettuce into the box to support the fish.
Place remaining ingredients into cups and place in Bento Box.
How To Store The Bento Box Lunch
Keep this chilled until you eat it. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to two days.
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Beach Themed Ham & Cheese Bento
Ingredients
- 2 slices Honey Ham
- 2 slices Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Pretzel Roll or Hoagie Roll
- 1 Boiled Egg
- 1 Raisin
- ¼ cup Goldfish Crackers
- Leaf Lettuce
- ½ Orange sliced
- Blue Jell-O
- 1 Swedish Fish Candy
- 1 Lowfat Milk Carton
Instructions
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Prepare Jell-O according to directions and por in serving size containers and allow to nearly set.
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Add one swedish fish to each Jell-O container.
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Take Roll and notch out each side and the rear to create fish shape. If your bento is small, split roll in half first to make 2 fish.
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Notch out mouth and remove a small circle to create an eye.
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Place raisin in the eye.
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Split roll and add ham and cheese.
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Place lettuce into box to support fish.
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Place remaining ingredients into cups and place in Bento Box.
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