Are you looking for a simple and healthy meal that you can take with you to work, school or on trips? We have three simple meals for snack boxes that you simply have to try! And what's more - they will be beautifully served in boxes from the English brand BLACK+BLUM , which are new to us.
Tips for boxed meals
1. Parfait with forest fruits and granola
2. Vermicelli Rice Noodle Salad
3. Peanut Butter Banana Balls
PARFAIT WITH FOREST FRUITS AND GRANOLA
Chia jam is great in parfaits, oatmeal, or just spread on toast, so why not make a double batch and save half for the next day? The prepared jam is best stored in the refrigerator. It will last up to a week in a jar with a screw cap.
Ingredients for 1 serving
Preparation time 10 minutes
Cooking time 10 min
Blackberry chia jam:
- 75 g blackberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Layering mixture:
- 100 g strawberries, chopped
- 75 g granola
- 150 ml Greek or coconut yogurt
How to do it
To make the blackberry chia jam, place the fruit in a small saucepan with the syrup. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 4 minutes, or until the fruit is soft. Remove from heat and mash with a fork.
Stir in the chia seeds and lemon juice, then return to the stove and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Let the chia jam cool before using. This will make approximately 100ml of jam, enough for 1 serving of parfait (remember the storage tip above).
To make the parfait, start with a bottom layer of chia jam, then layer strawberries, granola and yogurt in a glass snack box, with the last layer being yogurt. Finally, sprinkle a little granola on top and garnish with strawberries. If you want to serve the parfait for breakfast, prepare it the night before and refrigerate until ready to serve. 
SALAD WITH RICE VERMICELLI NOODLES
This delicious vegan salad is fresh and tangy and is sure to liven up any lunch break. Naturally sweet snow peas are perfect for eating raw, high in vitamin C and low in calories. Tofu and nuts are a great source of protein and will definitely fill you up.
Ingredients for 2 servings
Preparation time 15 minutes
Cooking time -
Noodle:
- 100 g rice noodles Vermicelli
- 75 g sugar snap peas, cut lengthwise into thin slices
- 8 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, cut into pieces
Dressing:
- 30 g fresh spinach leaves
- 3 tablespoons silken tofu
- 1 clove of garlic, halved
- juice of 1/2 lime
- sea salt and ground black pepper
- 1-2 teaspoons wasabi paste to taste
To serve:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
- basil leaves
- a handful of coriander leaves
- a slice of lime
How to do it
Place the Vermicelli noodles in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let them soak for 5 minutes (or according to the instructions on the package), then drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by placing the spinach leaves in a food processor and blending until finely chopped. Add the silken tofu, garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste and blend again. Add the wasabi a little at a time, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Blend until smooth.
Transfer the noodles to a lunch box. Add the peas, radishes and sliced lime, drizzle with the dressing and toss. Sprinkle with the pistachios and herbs and serve with a squeeze of lime.
If you're eating the salad later, place the noodles in the main compartment of the box, top with the peas, radishes, and sliced lime. Place the dressing, pistachios, and herbs in separate containers. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA BALLS
Moringa powder is a good source of vitamin K, which strengthens bones, and iron, which gives energy. These healthy, energy-packed balls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Or store them in a container and freeze for up to 2 months. When you need them, just defrost them in batches and they'll be ready to serve right away.
Ingredients for 16 balls
Preparation time 15 minutes + cooling
Cooking time -
Ball mix
- 125 g crunchy peanut butter, unsalted
- 1 small banana, peeled
- 140 g dates, pitted
- 4 tablespoons ground flax seeds
- 4 tablespoons ground almonds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons moringa powder, to taste (optimally)
- 4-5 tablespoons of shelled hemp seeds, for coating
How to do it
Place the peanut butter, banana, dates, flax seeds, ground almonds, chia seeds, and moringa powder (if using) in a food processor or blender. Blend until combined.
Pour the hemp seeds into a shallow bowl. Transfer the peanut butter mixture from the food processor or blender to a cutting board. Divide the mixture into 16 equal pieces. Wet your hands with water and shape each piece into a nice ball.
Carefully roll each ball in hemp seeds, covering the entire surface. Then place the balls in a sealable container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the balls to set. They taste best chilled.
Which recipe will you try first? We hope these healthy meals will brighten your day and inspire you to start using snack boxes , helping you enjoy all the benefits that come with it.
