5 Delicious Ideas for Treat Boxes That Last Forever

Everyone gives treat boxes during the holidays, but yours can be the one they actually keep.

ECOlunchbox turns your homemade goodies into gifts that last forever. These stainless, reusable containers look beautiful wrapped in ribbon and filled with your favorite festive snacks. Whether you’re gifting to teachers, coworkers, or neighbors, these five ideas make holiday giving deliciously memorable (and totally waste-free).

1. Sweet & Salty Snack Box

The perfect combination of comfort and crunch. Fill your ECOlunchbox with spicy popcorn, roasted nuts, and a few squares of vegan brownies. Add a ribbon and tag, instant gift!

Eco Tip: Pack each layer in a separate section of your Seal Cup Trio for the prettiest presentation.

2. Homemade Pretzel + Cheese Box

Soft pretzels with mozzarella, tomatoes, and peppers make an unexpectedly savory holiday gift. Warm, colorful, and oh-so-good.

Eco Tip: Line your ECOlunchbox with parchment for easy cleanup and tie with a red-and-white kitchen string for a festive finish.

3. Cookie & Cocoa Sampler

Fill your box with fresh-baked cookies, dried fruit, and a mini packet of cocoa mix. It’s the coziest gift you can give (and the easiest to love).

Eco Tip: Pair each box with a handwritten “Cocoa Instructions” tag for an extra personal touch.

4. Vegan Brownie Bliss

Rich, fudgy vegan brownies cut into small squares look beautiful in stainless. Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar or crushed peppermint for a wintery feel. These vegan brownies are so fudgy, rich, and chocolatey, you’ll never miss the eggs or dairy. They bake up perfectly for slicing into squares, wrapping in parchment, and packing into your ECOlunchbox for the sweetest holiday treat box ever.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
• ½ cup cocoa powder
  
• ¾ cup organic cane sugar (or coconut sugar for less refined sweetness)
  
• ¼ cup brown sugar
  
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
  
• ½ teaspoon salt
  
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  
• ½ cup melted coconut oil (or neutral oil like avocado or canola)
  
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
• ⅓ cup non-dairy milk (almond, oat, or soy)
  
• ½ cup dark vegan chocolate chips (plus extra for sprinkling)
  
• Optional: pinch of instant espresso powder (deepens the chocolate flavor)
  

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
   
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking powder, and salt.
   
3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in applesauce, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and non-dairy milk until combined. The batter will be thick and glossy.
   
4. Fold in chocolate chips (and espresso powder if using).
   
5. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
   
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is just set (they’ll firm up as they cool).
   
7. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

Eco Tip: Use a Solo Rectangle for a perfectly snug brownie box that looks gift-shop ready.

5. Gourmet Snack Mix

Combine nuts of all kinds, dried fruit, chocolate chips, and crackers for a sweet-salty mix everyone will love. Great for coworkers, neighbors, or road trips.

Eco Tip: Encourage your recipients to reuse the container, it’s their new favorite snack box for 2025.

Pro Tip: Gifts don’t have to be big to be meaningful. A treat box made with love, and built to last, says it all.

Make your holiday gifts shine brighter (and last longer) with ECOlunchbox.

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