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A collection of all the cute & delicious bento box recipes & tutorials created on Love At First Bento. You’ll find cute bento boxes, character bento boxes (AKA kyaraben), and elegant bento boxes. Every bento box includes step by step instructions, a video tutorial, and plenty of tips for creating beautiful bento lunch boxes like a pro.

Autumn Squirrel Mosaic Sandwich Bento

This Autumn Squirrel Mosaic Sandwich Bento is THE cutest thing you’ll eat this fall – I guarantee it! Made with simple, kid-friendly ingredients that even the pickiest of eaters can’t resist, you’ll wish every sandwich was as cute and tasty as these fun little squirrels!

 

Autumn Squirrel Mosaic Sandwich Bento - Kids & adults will FLIP over this adorable fall bento box! Made entirely out of sandwiches that use simple, pantry-staple ingredients, even the pickiest of eaters will adore this fun and yummy kid-friendly lunch! Get the recipe at: loveatfirstbento.com

Looking for a super fun and easy way to upgrade those plain old lunchbox sandwiches? I can guarantee you that this Squirrel Mosaic Sandwich Bento will do exactly that! Composed of a variety of sandwich flavors all decorated with cute fall toppings, this autumn-themed bento box is chalk full of edible cuteness. Plus, it’s made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry/fridge right now. And if that’s not enough to convince you… just look at those adorable chubby squirrel faces: the literal definition of irresistible!

Colorful Crayon Bento Box

Head back to school in style with this Colorful Crayon Bento Box! Bursting with both color and cuteness, this edible rainbow lunch is guaranteed to make studying soooo much better (and tastier) for students of all ages!

 

Colorful Crayon Bento Box - This super cute & colorful back-to-school bento is sure to score an A+ with students of all ages! Made from naturally dyed rice and shaped using a rice mold, even a bento beginner can easily recreate this vibrant school-themed lunch! Find out how at: loveatfirstbento.com

Colorful Crayon Bento Box - This super cute & colorful back-to-school bento is sure to score an A+ with students of all ages! Made from naturally dyed rice and shaped using a rice mold, even a bento beginner can easily recreate this vibrant school-themed lunch! Find out how at: loveatfirstbento.com

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Forget all about those back-to-school blues with this Colorful Crayon Bento Box! These adorable rice crayons are made from 100% naturally dyed rice, and are easily molded into shape with the help of a rice mold – even a bento novice can successfully recreate this vibrant lunch! It’s basically an edible rainbow stuffed into a bento box… what more could you ask for in a lunch?

Pusheen Sushi (AKA Susheen) Bento

Pusheen Sushi – AKA “Susheen” – will have Pusheen fans around the globe squealing with glee! 100% natural colors, 100% delicious, and 100000% adorable!

 

Pusheen Sushi (AKA Susheen) - Quite possibly the cutest sushi in the world, these Pusheen the Cat sushi rolls are not only adorably delicious, but colored using 100% natural ingredients! Perfect for packing into bento boxes, bringing on a picnic, or serving at a party. Guaranteed to be a hit with Pusheen fans of all ages! Get the recipe at: loveatfirstbento.com

Pusheen Sushi (AKA Susheen) - Quite possibly the cutest sushi in the world, these Pusheen the Cat sushi rolls are not only adorably delicious, but colored using 100% natural ingredients! Perfect for packing into bento boxes, bringing on a picnic, or serving at a party. Guaranteed to be a hit with Pusheen fans of all ages! Get the recipe at: loveatfirstbento.com

Okay, math question time: Love At First Bento style.

Q: What do you get when you combine Pusheen + sushi?

a) Susheen

b) Quite possibly the cutest sushi the world has ever seen

c) A one way ticket to heaven for any and all Pusheen fans

d) All of the above

Correct answer: d (for obvious reasons).

Salted Rose Onigiri Mother’s Day Bento

These gorgeous Salted Rose Onigiri are sheer edible elegance! Made with homemade pickled rose petals and rose salt, these rice balls are guaranteed to impress with their effortless beauty and taste.

 

Salted Rose Onigiri - WOW your friends with the unique flavor of pickled rose petals, which take these rice balls to a whole new level of edible elegance! Plus, I reveal a super easy, 2-ingredient rose salt recipe perfect for sprinkling on top. These onigiri are absolutely perfect for a Mother's Day or spring bento box - a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Get the recipe at loveatfirstbento.com

Salted Rose Onigiri - WOW your friends with the unique flavor of pickled rose petals, which take these rice balls to a whole new level of edible elegance! Plus, I reveal a super easy, 2-ingredient rose salt recipe perfect for sprinkling on top. These onigiri are absolutely perfect for a Mother's Day or spring bento box - a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Get the recipe at loveatfirstbento.com

In honor of Mother’s Day, onigiri is getting an elegant, sophisticated spring makeover, and it’s all thanks to one surprising star ingredient: roses. These beautifully blushing rice balls are flecked with tart yet floral pickled rose petals, and accessorized in a shower of sparkling pink rose salt – a topping capable of turning any food item into a queen. What mother (or female, for that matter) wouldn’t fall head-over-heels for these gorgeous lunchtime jewels? And the best part: they’re super easy to make!

Bunny Rilakkuma Easter Bento

Celebrate Easter Rilakkuma style, with this adorable Rilakkuma Easter Bento! Featuring both Rilakkuma & Kiiroitori dressed up as bunnies, this springtime bento is the perfect Easter surprise for fans of all ages!

 

Bunny Rilakkuma Easter Bento - Learn how to turn Rilakkuma & Kiiroitori into adorable Easter bunnies, using naturally dyed rice, onigiri molds, and hard-boiled eggs. A guaranteed lunchtime hit for Rilakkuma fans of all ages! Get the recipe at: loveatfirstbento.com {character bento box, kyaraben, rabbit}

Bunny Rilakkuma Easter Bento - Learn how to turn Rilakkuma & Kiiroitori into adorable Easter bunnies, using naturally dyed rice, onigiri molds, and hard-boiled eggs. A guaranteed lunchtime hit for Rilakkuma fans of all ages! Get the recipe at: loveatfirstbento.com {character bento box, kyaraben, rabbit}

Happy Easter fellow bento lovers! How else would we celebrate here on LAFB but with an irresistible Easter bento box? 😀 This year the Easter Bunny’s brought us an adorable Rilakkuma Easter bento! Because, let’s face it: Rilakkuma dressed up as a bunny is pretty much the cutest thing ever. And don’t forget about Kiiroitori, who’s also joining the celebration sporting his own hard-boiled egg bunny suit. I know, I know, just when you thought Easter couldn’t get any cuter.

Hello Kitty Pizza Bento

Turn your bento into a Hello Kitty pizza party with these adorable mini Hello Kitty Pizzas! No Hello Kitty fan will be able to resist these 3 super cute & easy pizza designs!

 

Hello Kitty Pizza Bento - Turn your bento box into a Hello Kitty pizza party! No Hello Kitty fan will be able to resist these 3 fun & easy Hello Kitty pizza designs. Guaranteed lunchtime fun! Get the recipe at: loveatfirstbento.com {kyaraben, character bento}

Hello Kitty Pizza Bento - Turn your bento box into a Hello Kitty pizza party! No Hello Kitty fan will be able to resist these 3 fun & easy Hello Kitty pizza designs. Guaranteed lunchtime fun! Get the recipe at: loveatfirstbento.com {kyaraben, character bento}

Why have a regular pizza for lunch when you could have a Hello Kitty pizza instead? These mini Hello Kitty pizzas are the perfect fusion of Italian flavors + irresistible charm, and will automatically turn your bento box into a portable Hello Kitty pizza party! Made with fresh ingredients and super easy to customize, these heart-shaped pizzas will receive a standing ovation from any Hello Kitty fan’s stomach!

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