Make healthy eating fun by creating veggie faces on crackers!
Heading into the spring season is the perfect time to introduce fresh, colourful vegetables to your little one’s diet, and what better way to do that than by making a fun snack together? This simple recipe lets little ones get creative by arranging veggies on whole wheat crackers to make silly, smiley faces. It’s a great way to introduce new flavours, and celebrate the vibrant colours of spring!
Ingredients:
- Whole wheat crackers (round ones work best)
- Cream cheese or hummus (as a base spread)
- Cherry tomatoes (for eyes or noses)
- Cucumber slices (for eyes or mouths)
- Carrot sticks or strips (for hair, ears, or whiskers)
- Bell pepper strips (for mouths or hats)
- Fresh herbs like parsley (for hair or decoration)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Veggies:
- Wash all the vegetables and help your little one cut (or have them help you) into small slices. Cherry tomatoes can be halved, cucumber into thin rounds, and bell peppers into strips. You can also use a vegetable peeler to slice the carrots into thin strips for a fun texture.
- Spread the Base:
- Take the whole wheat crackers and spread a thin layer of cream cheese or hummus on top. This will act as the “glue” to hold the veggies in place.
- Create Faces:
- Now the fun begins! Let your toddler arrange the vegetables on the crackers to create faces. Use cherry tomato halves for eyes, cucumber slices for mouths, and carrot sticks or strips for hair. You can get really creative with bell pepper strips as hats or whiskers!
- Add Final Touches:
- Sprinkle some fresh herbs, like parsley or basil, on top for a bit of green hair or decoration. You can also add other veggies like radishes or peas to make the faces even more colourful!
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once the veggie faces are complete, enjoy your fun, healthy spring snack together. These little veggie creations are not only adorable but full of vitamins, making them a tasty treat that’s good for growing bodies.
This veggie face recipe is a great way to celebrate spring’s fresh produce while having fun in the kitchen with your little one. Not only will your toddler enjoy making and eating their colourful creations, but they’ll share their love for healthy foods!
