High-Protein Turkey and Fontina Snack Box
A simple, portable snack-box lunch featuring savory roasted turkey breast, rich fontina cheese, crispy almond flour crackers, fresh red grapes, and sweet baby carrots.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Keep Crackers Crisp: If you are packing this meal several hours in advance, store the almond flour crackers in a small, separate silicone pouch or wrap them in parchment paper to prevent them from absorbing moisture from the carrots and grapes.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Prep the fresh produce
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Prep the fresh produce
Prep the fresh produce. Thoroughly wash the red grapes and baby carrots under cold running water, then pat them completely dry with a paper towel.
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Slice the cheese
Slice the cheese. Cut the fontina cheese into bite-sized cubes or thin slices.
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Roll the turkey
Roll the turkey. Gently roll up each roasted turkey breast slice into neat, compact logs.
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Assemble the snack box
Assemble the snack box. In a portable, multi-compartment meal prep container, place the turkey rolls in one section. Add the fontina cheese cubes and almond flour crackers to separate compartments to keep the crackers crisp.
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Fill the remaining spots
Fill the remaining spots. Add the washed red grapes and baby carrots to the final sections. Close the container securely and store it in the refrigerator or transport it with an ice pack until ready to eat.
Look for: ready to eat
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