Field Trip Snack Cups (Printable)

Protein-packed cups layered with creamy hummus and crisp veggies, perfect for easy, fresh snacking.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Hummus

01 - 1.5 cups hummus, store-bought or homemade

→ Fresh Vegetables

02 - 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
03 - 1 large cucumber, cut into sticks
04 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
05 - 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
06 - 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
07 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 0.5 cup celery sticks
09 - 0.5 cup jicama sticks

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Peel carrot and cut into sticks. Cut cucumber into sticks. Seed bell peppers and cut into strips. Trim snap peas. Leave cherry tomatoes whole. Prepare celery and jicama sticks if using.
02 - Divide hummus equally among 6 small lidded snack cups or jars, using approximately 0.25 cup per container.
03 - Arrange prepared vegetable sticks upright in each cup, positioning them to stand in the hummus for convenient dipping.
04 - Cover cups with lids and refrigerate until ready to serve. Consume within 2 days for optimal freshness and quality.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything stays fresh and crisp because the hummus acts as a protective barrier between the vegetables and air.
  • Kids actually eat their vegetables when they get to dip them themselves, turning snacking into a little interactive game.
  • You can prep these the night before and forget about breakfast scrambling the morning of.
02 -
  • Thinner vegetable slices look elegant but wilt quickly; slightly thicker cuts stay crisp and are more forgiving if the cups sit out for an hour or two.
  • Store-bought hummus varies wildly in texture and seasoning, so taste yours before deciding if you need extra salt or spices—some brands are surprisingly bland.
03 -
  • Cut your vegetables the night before and store them in water in the fridge—they'll crisp up even more, and assembly takes literally five minutes the next morning.
  • If hummus is too thick to spread smoothly, thin it with a tablespoon of water or lemon juice, and it'll become spreadable without losing its texture.
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