Recipes

The Ultimate Lunchbox MVP: Find Your Perfect Fit!

March 7, 2025

A great lunchbox isn’t just a container—it’s your daily MVP, keeping meals fresh, fueling your day, and making life easier. Whether you're a busy mom, a 9-to-5 pro, a road trip adventurer, or a student on the go, there’s a perfect lunchbox combo for you! Let’s break it down and help you find your ideal match.

March Celebration Salad

March 7, 2023

In celebration of B Corp Month & Women’s History Month this March, ECOlunchbox pairs up with three socially and environmentally responsible brands.

ECOlunchbox Bento Pineapple Healthy Lunch Box Recipe

Healthy Pineapple Lunch Box Recipes

January 14, 2021

Thanks to its versatility, pineapple is a great option for keeping meals interesting – and it packs in plenty of nutrition to keep kids strong, too. Check out these three tropical lunch ideas packed with vitamin C and sure to please both kids and adults.

Zero Waste Snacks Like Pumpkin Seeds Packed in Stainless Steel Lunch Box by ECOlunchbox

Organic Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

September 23, 2020

Pumpkins have tons of tasty seeds, but most of the time, they just get thrown away. Need more co...

Roasted Butternut Squash & Quinoa Salad

September 14, 2020

Roasted squash combined with sweet notes like maple syrup and cranberries pack this salad with healthy goodness while also being a salad you’ll crave to eat rather than being something you feel you have to. The ingredients also hold up well in the frig for several days, so it's a great recipe if you're into food prep.

No Cheese Mac and Cheese Healthy Lunchbox Recipe by ECOlunchbox

Butternut Squash Faux Mac and Cheese

September 7, 2020

This cozy pasta dish looks like the traditional macaroni and cheese that has won the hearts of so many American children, but it packs a punch of healthy vegetables instead of yellow cheese.

Healthy Lemony Kale Salad Recipe in Plastic-Free Blue Water Bento Seal Cup Large by ECOlunchbox

Why Is Kale Never Lonely? Cuz It Comes in Bunches!

June 25, 2020

The humble kale can be the brunt of many bad jokes, but the recent ascent of this humble leafy green to the kitchens of celebrity chefs reads like a Cinderella story right out of the pages of vegetable storybooks. It’s a kind of “fairy kale,” so to speak! This is a fun read about kale plus a recipe.

Seaweed Hand Roll in ECOlunchbox Splash Box

Seaweed Hand Rolls with Ginger Sauce

June 24, 2020

Go fishing in your frig for leftover rice and veggies! When it comes to seafood, seaweed is nutritious and delicious. Check out this easily adaptable recipe for vegetarian hand rolls using leftovers in your frig.

Zero Waste Plastic Free Breakfast Soaked Oats by ECOlunchbox

Prep-Ahead Zero-Waste Soaked Oats

June 17, 2020

Goodye pre-packaged breakfasts. Let's skip single-serving, plastic-wrapped breakfasts and choose a meal prep breakfast plan that's just as easy -- plus it's zero waste, cheaper and super healthy.

Savoy Cabbage Veggie Breakfast Burrito Wrap

April 10, 2019

Tired of putting your protein between slices of bread? Try this gluten-free, bread-free sandwich wrap that’s easy to make, especially if you have leftover scrambled eggs! We think Savoy cabbage is the prettiest cabbage in the bunch and its leaves are tender even when raw.

Quinoa Romaine Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

February 17, 2019

Got some leftover quinoa in the fridge? We’ve got a sandwich for you! Swap out the bread for Romaine leaves and you’ve got a delicious protein-packed sandwich. Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contain all nine essential amino acids.

Breadless Tuna Sandwich on Cucumber Baguettes

February 17, 2019

If you are looking to reduce bread in your diet and get more vegetables in your diet, you’ll love this breadless sandwich recipe starring a classic pantry staple: tuna fish. You can prepare it at home and spoon the tuna salad into the cucumber baguettes in advance/

Autumn Almond Butter Apple Bites

October 23, 2018

To kick off the fall season, let’s ditch sugary, processed snacks in favor of this quick-and-easy seasonal recipe. Smeared with almond butter and sprinkled with flax seeds, apples are the star of this delicious and nutritious treat.

Pesto Grilled Cheese Recipe

July 27, 2018

Here’s a lunchtime (or anytime!) goodie that takes four ingredients and 10 minutes to whip out.

100-Calorie Cheese, Vegetable and Egg Muffins

June 10, 2018

Healthy, portable little egg muffins that you can enjoy without worry at under 100 calories each. They’re great for breakfast, snacks, or in school lunches.

Grab & Go Protein Ball Recipe

February 21, 2018

These fabulous protein balls, which can be whipped up in just a few minutes, are loaded with fiber, healthy fats, and plant proteins that promise to deliver tons of long-lasting energy.