Did you know you've helped me stay healthy during my undergrad and grad degrees? I graduate in May and I just want to express my gratitude. Thanks for being part of my journey❤️ much love!!!
Thank you, Byron! I haven't considered doing any fruit only bentos but that could be fun! We did some Rainbow Bento Boxes a few years ago and those were some of my favorites 😊
When I was in school I would have happily traded my lunch for one of your bento box lunches Alyssia:) Tortilla chips in the air fryer sound like a great idea!!
Alyssa is thare a substitution you can do for the dairy in the pitas if you are lactose intolerant the recipe looks very interesting and I'm tempted to try them?
I think the banana bread would be even more bananay with dried bananas on top. Also macadamia nuts sound good with it. And craisins besides chocolate chips.
For the chicken salad, I'm gonna switched to tuna or chickpeas, will that herb (I forgot the name of it) be a good match or a different herb will be better? Also I like the basic guac because if I decide to spice up my chips, I can dip it in something that'll balance out the flavor and vice versa. Also, what kind of spices can I use to make bbq/honey bbq chips?
Hi Audrey, great questions! Yes, tarragon (the herb used in the video) would be very tasty and a great match with either tuna or chickpeas. If you want to try something different, parsley is a great option as well! As for making BBQ chips, a combination of spices like salt, chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder would give you a sweet BBQ-like flavor 😋
That's a great way to think about it! These bento boxes are just ideas to give you some inspiration, but of course they're flexible and adjustable to your preferences, hunger levels, schedule etc. 😊
LOVE LOVE LOVE This. I use bento boxes for work as an RN every week. I will definitely try you lunch box. All of it looked amazing!!! Please keep bento box ideas coming to help me get more variety.
Love your bento boxes! So many great ideas & recipes! On the pancakes. A little bit of butter & low sugar jams. Favorite right now is Trader Joe's Apple Cider jam. It's a seasonal item. So when it's available I stock up! It's great on pancakes!
I feel like those pancakes would be so good with pumpkin purée so be like a pumpkin cinnamon pancake I’m going to try it for fall season when it comes!!
I love peanut butter ad maple syrup on my waffles and pancakes. I ALWAYS love your bento videos- great recipes and overall inspiration for healthy but fun, tasty eating.
I like to brush or spray the tortillas with oil, then cut them up before baking. It makes the process a little easier and less messy, I think. Thanks for all the great content.
Yes you can absolutely sub for the arugula with a different leafy green, or you could just omit the greens altogether! And those pancakes turned out soooo fluffy and delicious 😋 So glad that you're enjoying these ideas, thank you 💚 Happy to have you here!
I think Peanut or Almond butter would be amazing on those pancakes, especially because of the oats they will be a little nutty tasting anyway. And that Banana bread, omg! Your pita look like flat English muffins. I would like to see a traditional meal like cheeseburgers and fries or spaghetti and meatballs, but bento sized (and obviously healthier).
Hi Alyssia! I've been subscribed for a few years but kind of fell off maybe from 2020. But this video popped up on my page and since i LOVE your Bento Bix videos I had to come straight away and watch it. Looking forward to more like this where you get into the breakdown of the meals and not just show end results of the bento:)
I just discovered your channel. I'm impressed with the quality of your videos and the content. Well done. I just started using a bento box and I'm trying to get ideas for work lunches. Your videos help, I'm lost when it comes to cooking. Thanks for putting the effort in and making these.
Hello, this is my first comment on your channel. Please tell me if the pita recipe works also with normal flour because I donˋt have gluten free flour on hand. Thank you for sharing these healthy, well balanced and yummy looking bento ideas! Best wishes from Austria, Europe
I love your boxes😊😊 I cant wait to try your recipes. Your banana bread looks delicious. It actually looks like a loaf of bread 🍞 everything looks yummy. Thanks for the GF pitas 🙏 and omg your salads 💜
YOUR ENERGY, YOUR ENTHUISIAM, YOUR SPARK, YOUR WITT AND THE WAY YOU SIMPLY EXPLAIN THE MOST DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TO-GO BOXES FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS IS INCREDIBLE! THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME SPICE UP MY LIFE BY USING FOODS I ALREADY HAVE AT HOME OR DECIDING TO TRY SOMETHING NEW FOR A CHANGE! YOU ARE HELPING ME SAVE MONEY INSTEAD OF ORDERING PORTION MEALS FROM MEAL DELIVERY SERVICES! THANK YOU :)
Yum! I'm so excited for new bento box ideas!! I travel to clients homes for work so I'm always looking for something I can bring that is versatile, healthy, satisfying, and easy to eat in a parking lot between clients. Otherwise, all I eat is fast food so I love these! Thank you so much!!! My recent fav has been using mushed chickpeas as the protein for chicken salad or sloppy joes. I'm not plant based I love chickpeas haha! Keep it up!
Oh that is a great idea to use the chickpeas! I have done this for “chicken salad” but never sloppy Joe’s... I have to try!!! I love chickpeas too :) thank you!
these look so yummy but I did want to share some of the substitutes I make when making my chicken salad. The add-ins I use are dried cranberries, walnuts, and curry powder. sometimes dried diced apples are also added. I have just never liked the idea of adding fresh fruit to something I'll be eating for a few days.
I make a similar Mediterranean salad but instead of greens I add cooked farro. You could serve it in greens, but it keeps all week this way! Love these ideas!
The baked hard boiled eggs tasted great! I personally don't think they tasted different from eggs boiled in water, but the main difference is these were much easier for me to peel
I just used maple syrup, but you're welcome to use any syrup that you'd like! I don't personally have a recipe for syrup, but you can find other types of syrup at the grocery store or online. If you're looking for lower sugar options, there are some low-carb syrup alternatives made with monk fruit and/or stevia. (Lakanto, Birch Benders & ChocZero are a few brands that I can think of off the top of my head.) Or, serve your pancakes with something else, like fruit jam or jelly!
BENTOS ARE BACK! YASSSSS! Thumbs up if you are stoked! Let me know-what are some bento theme ideas you’d like to see in 2021?
Snack packs for both children and adults for car trips !!
Pleases also show some Paleo / Whole 30 Bento Boxes
Raw, salad with out mayo, and camp approved (no refrigeration)....Thanks
Love the bento boxes!!! I manifested this video lol. Thank you for the great ideas 😍👍🏽
Health bentoboxes die school. Specially for picky eaters. My kids like simple food thats looks "normal"😂
Did you know you've helped me stay healthy during my undergrad and grad degrees? I graduate in May and I just want to express my gratitude. Thanks for being part of my journey❤️ much love!!!
thank you soooo much! I appreciate that :) Congratulations on your graduation! So fantastic :)
Hand over the box to me. Those foods look good.
😂 thank you glad that you enjoy them!
Adding to my vocabulary "Rustic is cute" ....take that kids🤣!
haha YASS!
Can you do some kid friendly bentos I’m always in a rut on what to give for lunch. :)
yes!!
I've made your oat pancakes twice now and really enjoyed them! The husband unit can't stop raving about them.
oh yay! I love these... so satisfying! so glad you could try them out :) Thank you!
Your bento boxes keep getting more creative, Alyssia. Have you considered doing fruit only bentos?
Thank you, Byron! I haven't considered doing any fruit only bentos but that could be fun! We did some Rainbow Bento Boxes a few years ago and those were some of my favorites 😊
When I was in school I would have happily traded my lunch for one of your bento box lunches Alyssia:) Tortilla chips in the air fryer sound like a great idea!!
Ha thank you Cheryl! Those air fryer tortilla chips turned out SO good and crunchy 😋💗
I saw that lady👩🏻👌👍🇺🇸🗽🛎🖖👊👋
Alyssa is thare a substitution you can do for the dairy in the pitas if you are lactose intolerant the recipe looks very interesting and I'm tempted to try them?
BENTOS!!!!!!!!!!🤓
They're back!! 😁💚
why do I not get your videos in my subscription box anymore?! and it says I’m subscribed 😭😭
oh no! :( I'm sorry about that, I wish I knew. Did you press the bell? I think this is a TH-cam problem because a lot of people have told me this!!
I think the banana bread would be even more bananay with dried bananas on top.
Also macadamia nuts sound good with it. And craisins besides chocolate chips.
oh yes! I love macadamia nuts! great idea
@@MindOverMunch yes! Also I just thought of a banana bread w/ dried/fresh strawberries.
And banana and *insert nut butter
For the chicken salad, I'm gonna switched to tuna or chickpeas, will that herb (I forgot the name of it) be a good match or a different herb will be better?
Also I like the basic guac because if I decide to spice up my chips, I can dip it in something that'll balance out the flavor and vice versa.
Also, what kind of spices can I use to make bbq/honey bbq chips?
Hi Audrey, great questions! Yes, tarragon (the herb used in the video) would be very tasty and a great match with either tuna or chickpeas. If you want to try something different, parsley is a great option as well!
As for making BBQ chips, a combination of spices like salt, chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder would give you a sweet BBQ-like flavor 😋
My favorite topping on my pancakes whipped cream and chocolate I know not that good for you but I love it ! :)
The undefeated Queen of Bentos. You seriously should get an award for your Bento Box series. Absolutely love them, so many great ideas.
Thank you! :) I love doing these videos :)
As soon as I got the email about the bentos boxes I had to watch it, I love your content and enjoy the idea you come up.with.
Yay! That makes me so happy to hear 🤗 thanks so much for being here! 💜
Lately, I do a spread of peanut butter, cinnamon, and pecans with a drizzle of maple syrup on my pancakes ❤️
oh YES! So good!
That's not too much food for breakfast acid you think about it, its a good breakfast with a built in snack for before lunch.
That's a great way to think about it! These bento boxes are just ideas to give you some inspiration, but of course they're flexible and adjustable to your preferences, hunger levels, schedule etc. 😊
LOVE LOVE LOVE This. I use bento boxes for work as an RN every week. I will definitely try you lunch box. All of it looked amazing!!! Please keep bento box ideas coming to help me get more variety.
thank you so much, more coming!!
We had oven roasted chicken and mashed potatoes mixed vegetables for dinner my name is Heather called even with your dad
Love your bento boxes! So many great ideas & recipes! On the pancakes. A little bit of butter & low sugar jams. Favorite right now is Trader Joe's Apple Cider jam. It's a seasonal item. So when it's available I stock up! It's great on pancakes!
Thank you! :) I LOVE jam on pancakes!!!
I think the recipes are interesting but I don't like fruit or nuts in chicken salad and don't like feta cheese
"Bake until a toothpick comes out clean" - that implies, the batter has toothpicks inside 🤣
My lunch box\breakfasts never looked that good
Can the banana bread be made with gluten free flour? Will it be more dense
Where do you get your Bento Boxes? They're great!
thank you! amazon! I linked in the description :)
I never tried to cook the eggs in the oven! °^°
Anyway, this bento box seems so good!
Thank you!!
The banana bread with a nut butter would also be nice.
Good stuff, thank you. 👍😊
So glad that you enjoy the recipes, thank you! 🤗
Pancake toppings...a little high quality butter and a dusting of powdered sugar
oh YES!!
Oh! I cook a BUNCH of chicken then throw it in the kitchenaid. Easy meal prep. Just toss a towel over in case you accidentally put it on too high.
Yes!! Such a great hack. Can’t believe I didn’t try it sooner!!
I really love your bento videos.
I feel like those pancakes would be so good with pumpkin purée so be like a pumpkin cinnamon pancake I’m going to try it for fall season when it comes!!
oh fun idea!
I use the blender with pork as well...makes great shredded pork for shredded pork sandwiches 🥪 lol
oh awesome idea!!
Love these lunch ideas!!!
I love peanut butter ad maple syrup on my waffles and pancakes. I ALWAYS love your bento videos- great recipes and overall inspiration for healthy but fun, tasty eating.
Thank you so much, Christine!
I like to brush or spray the tortillas with oil, then cut them up before baking. It makes the process a little easier and less messy, I think.
Thanks for all the great content.
thank you so much :) great idea to brush with oil first!
Anywhere we can buy your food.
Alyssia: "This breakfast is a lot for a single meal"
Me: 👁👄👁
Can I use greek yogurt for the chicken instead?
sure!
Chocolate chips
These look delicious!!! I'd have to sub the arugula...can't stand the taste of it! Thanks so much for the wonderful ideas!! Especially the pancakes!!!
Yes you can absolutely sub for the arugula with a different leafy green, or you could just omit the greens altogether! And those pancakes turned out soooo fluffy and delicious 😋 So glad that you're enjoying these ideas, thank you 💚 Happy to have you here!
fruit salad 4:42
So happy the Bento Boxes are back 😍😍
I think Peanut or Almond butter would be amazing on those pancakes, especially because of the oats they will be a little nutty tasting anyway. And that Banana bread, omg! Your pita look like flat English muffins. I would like to see a traditional meal like cheeseburgers and fries or spaghetti and meatballs, but bento sized (and obviously healthier).
oh fun ideas, thank you, Wendy!
Hi Alyssia! I've been subscribed for a few years but kind of fell off maybe from 2020. But this video popped up on my page and since i LOVE your Bento Bix videos I had to come straight away and watch it. Looking forward to more like this where you get into the breakdown of the meals and not just show end results of the bento:)
thank you so much :) so glad to hear that!! thanks for coming back by the channel and hope you'll stick around. many thanks!!
Is there a good substitute for tarragon if I dont have it?
any fresh herb would work :)
Can you please create a vegan bento box? 🙏🏻
yes I have done many vegan ones! :) more coming, but check out my bento playlist for tons!
I just discovered your channel. I'm impressed with the quality of your videos and the content. Well done. I just started using a bento box and I'm trying to get ideas for work lunches. Your videos help, I'm lost when it comes to cooking. Thanks for putting the effort in and making these.
thank you! welcome to the channel!
Hello, this is my first comment on your channel. Please tell me if the pita recipe works also with normal flour because I donˋt have gluten free flour on hand. Thank you for sharing these healthy, well balanced and yummy looking bento ideas! Best wishes from Austria, Europe
hi! I believe it should work :) let me know if you try! thank you!
I love your boxes😊😊 I cant wait to try your recipes. Your banana bread looks delicious. It actually looks like a loaf of bread 🍞 everything looks yummy. Thanks for the GF pitas 🙏 and omg your salads 💜
Thank you sooooo much!! I appreciate it!
why bake eggs over boiling them?
it was so easy! no waiting around for water to boil, and less anxiety for me about getting the temperature right. Peeling was super easy too :)
YOUR ENERGY, YOUR ENTHUISIAM, YOUR SPARK, YOUR WITT AND THE WAY YOU SIMPLY EXPLAIN THE MOST DELICIOUS RECIPES AND TO-GO BOXES FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS IS INCREDIBLE! THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME SPICE UP MY LIFE BY USING FOODS I ALREADY HAVE AT HOME OR DECIDING TO TRY SOMETHING NEW FOR A CHANGE! YOU ARE HELPING ME SAVE MONEY INSTEAD OF ORDERING PORTION MEALS FROM MEAL DELIVERY SERVICES! THANK YOU :)
thank you! I appreciate you, Brittany!
Yum! I'm so excited for new bento box ideas!! I travel to clients homes for work so I'm always looking for something I can bring that is versatile, healthy, satisfying, and easy to eat in a parking lot between clients. Otherwise, all I eat is fast food so I love these! Thank you so much!!! My recent fav has been using mushed chickpeas as the protein for chicken salad or sloppy joes. I'm not plant based I love chickpeas haha! Keep it up!
Oh that is a great idea to use the chickpeas! I have done this for “chicken salad” but never sloppy Joe’s... I have to try!!! I love chickpeas too :) thank you!
That intro had me craving...
😋 These recipes did turn out pretty tasty!
@@MindOverMunch yes it does
these look so yummy but I did want to share some of the substitutes I make when making my chicken salad. The add-ins I use are dried cranberries, walnuts, and curry powder. sometimes dried diced apples are also added. I have just never liked the idea of adding fresh fruit to something I'll be eating for a few days.
oh wonderful ideas! Thank you!
I like topping my pancakes with peanut butter and jam, but sometimes I like good quality maple syrup.
YES! Love PBJ on pancakes!!
Yay! I love your bento box videos!
Yay! Thank you!
Can you use vegan milk in the pitas?
The milk may be fine but I would not suggest vegan yogurt for these...
Fresh lemon juice and sugar on pancakes has always been a favorite . For the maple syrup ones it has to be REAL and not the cheap flavored junk
oh nice!! YES! The real deal is essential!
I make a similar Mediterranean salad but instead of greens I add cooked farro. You could serve it in greens, but it keeps all week this way! Love these ideas!
Oh yum! Farro would be a delicious addition and definitely a great option for meal prep! Thanks so much for sharing & for being here 😊💗
My favourite pancake topping is golden syrup and butter. Yum!
YESSS Love butter on pancakes!
I cant wait to make those pancakes & the Mediterranean salad !!! I’m loving your hair
thank you so much!!
I like jam on my pancakes. Everything looks delicious.
So good! I love jam on pancakes!!!
Missed your bento videos glad they are back. Looking forward to the next ones.
Thank you! :)
The first box may be a bit big for a breakfast but it’s perfect for a longer outing! Love it! The salad looks amazing.
Thank you 🤗
Not too big for growing boys!! Keep the large quantities coming.
I wish I knew how to cook. Definitely gotta try this, everything looks so delicious 😋
Thank you 😋
MORE BENTO BOX RECIPES PLS!
yes!!
Obsessed with you! You’re so helpful thank you
My favorite toppings for pancakes is Nutella and bananas
Omg YASSSS!!!
Thank you Alyssia, it' s a really inspirational video 😊😘😘
You're so welcome! thank you!
Please do more Bento Boxes!
yes! more coming!!
Love the bento boxes!
I'm so glad to hear it, thank you! Happy to have you here 😊
Yay
Chocolate sauce is a wonderful topping.
YAS!!
Love your bento box ideas ❤️. Also, love your hair!
Thank you!!
Really enjoying your content. Very Inspirational
Awesome! Thank you!
Yayy, my favorite types of videos. You are so so creative, yumm!
Thank you so much 🤗
I made one of your recipes for lunch today! It was so tasty!
oh yay! Thank you so much!
Does the hard baked egg taste different.
The baked hard boiled eggs tasted great! I personally don't think they tasted different from eggs boiled in water, but the main difference is these were much easier for me to peel
@@MindOverMunch Then I should try it too.. Thank you😊
Always love these! So many great ideas!
Thanks so much! 😊
Thanks for the oat flour pancake recipe :)
My pleasure 😊
I'm a big fan of applesauce on pancakes 😋
Oh what a good idea!! I have only had applesauce with potato pancakes 😆
Is there any healthier syrup versions?
I just used maple syrup, but you're welcome to use any syrup that you'd like! I don't personally have a recipe for syrup, but you can find other types of syrup at the grocery store or online.
If you're looking for lower sugar options, there are some low-carb syrup alternatives made with monk fruit and/or stevia. (Lakanto, Birch Benders & ChocZero are a few brands that I can think of off the top of my head.)
Or, serve your pancakes with something else, like fruit jam or jelly!
I need more air fryer recipes maybe dessert
Coming soon!
I love your bento boxes 😍😍😍
thank you!!
Amazing video!!
Thank you!!
Great boxes!
thank you!!
YUMMM I love these!!!
I'm so glad to hear it, thank you! 🤗
@@MindOverMunch of course!!!
YESS MY FAVE!!!!
Yay! So glad you're here 😊
@@MindOverMunch Love your bento's incredibly much!!