Turkey Sausage and Apple Bento Snack Box
A quick and savory snack box featuring lean turkey sausage bites, crisp apple slices, and raw almonds. It is perfectly portioned for a quick pre-workout energy boost or a convenient grab-and-go snack.
Prep
10 min
Cook
0 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becca + Lila
Becca 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.
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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
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Core and slice the red apple into…
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Core and slice the red apple into…
Core and slice the red apple into even wedges about 0.5 inches (1.3cm) thick.
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Whisk the lemon juice with cold water
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice with cold water, then briefly dip the apple slices to prevent browning. Pat them dry with a clean paper towel.
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Arrange the turkey sausage bites
Arrange the turkey sausage bites, treated apple wedges, and raw almonds into separate compartments of a bento box or food container.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Close the container securely and store in…
Close the container securely and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days until you are ready to eat or take it to your workout.
Look for: you are ready to eat or take it to your workout
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