Description
These Kid-Friendly Rainbow Lettuce Snack Cups are a vibrant and easy snack perfect for busy parents. They are designed to be appealing to children, including picky eaters, and offer a fun way to incorporate colorful vegetables into their diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head butter lettuce or similar soft lettuce
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup finely diced bell peppers (various colors)
- 1/4 cup cooked corn kernels
- 1/4 cup cooked peas
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese or hummus
- Optional: cooked shredded chicken or chickpeas for added protein
Instructions
- Gently separate the lettuce leaves, choosing the cup-shaped ones. Wash and pat them dry.
- In a bowl, combine the shredded carrots, diced bell peppers, corn, and peas.
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese or hummus inside each lettuce cup. This acts as a ‘glue’ for the fillings.
- Spoon the colorful vegetable mixture into each lettuce cup.
- If using, add shredded chicken or chickpeas on top of the vegetables.
- Serve immediately and watch your kids enjoy their colorful snack!
Notes
- For picky eaters, involve them in the preparation. Let them choose their favorite colors of vegetables.
- Cut vegetables into very small, manageable pieces to make them easier for little hands and mouths.
- Experiment with different dipping sauces on the side if your child prefers.
- These snack cups are best made fresh, but you can prep the vegetables ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce cups
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg