Chocolate Bagel Bento Box

Directions

Nut Free Chocolate Spread 

1. In a medium pot combine water, granulated sugar, salt and cocoa powder. Mix until combined and sugar has dissolved over medium-low heat.
2. Add vanilla extract, chopped chocolate and butter.
3. Continue to cook over medium-low heat until butter and chocolate have melted.
4. Continue cooking until mixture is smooth and shiny.
5. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
6. Store in air-tight container for up to 1 week. 

Apple Slices

1. Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Place a wire cooling rack on top of a baking tray. Repeat with a second tray.
   
2. Remove stems from apples and cut off bottom.
3. Slice each apple into thin slices (skin on). Carefully remove any seeds keeping apple slices intact.
4. Place apple slices in a large bowl.
5. In a small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon.  
6. Carefully toss apple slices in sugar mixture.
7. Place coated apple slices on wire rack trays (single layer). Allow enough space in between slices to not touch.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 2½ hours (no peeking or touching).
9. Leave pan in the oven, turn oven off and leave light on. Let dry out overnight.
10. Carefully remove apple slices from trays and store in a bag on the counter. Do not refrigerate or freeze. 

Assembly

1. Slice Kinnikinnick Plain Bagel in half lengthwise and toast.
2. Stack in Bento Box for kids to assemble themselves.
3. Fill remaining Bento Box spaces with Nut Free Chocolate Spread, Apple Slices, fresh berries, plain cream cheese and yogurt. Top yogurt with optional gluten-free granola. 
   
4. Bento Boxes are perfect for breakfast, lunch or a snack on the go!