Field Trip Snack Cups (Printable)

Portable snack cups with creamy hummus and fresh vegetables, perfect for easy on-the-go bites.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Wash all vegetables thoroughly under cold running water. Peel the carrot and cut into uniform sticks. Cut cucumber into sticks, seed the bell peppers and cut into strips, trim snap peas, and leave cherry tomatoes whole.
02 - Divide hummus equally among 6 small lidded containers or jars, portioning approximately 0.25 cup into each container.
03 - Stand vegetable sticks and pieces upright in each container, positioning them directly in the hummus to create easy access for dipping.
04 - Cover containers with lids and refrigerate until ready to serve. Consume within 2 days for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You can prep these in under 15 minutes, which means breakfast-to-backpack in the time it takes to pour coffee.
  • The hummus keeps everything moist and flavorful without needing complicated dressings or messy containers.
  • Kids actually eat their vegetables when they're arranged like little edible skyscrapers standing in creamy dip.
02 -
  • Don't slice your vegetables more than a few hours ahead, or they'll start to wilt and lose that crucial crispness that makes everything work.
  • If you're making these for more than a day ahead, keep the vegetables and hummus separate and assemble them right before you leave—trust me on this.
03 -
  • Use small mason jars or takeout containers with tight-fitting lids—the lid is what keeps everything from shifting around, and the small footprint fits perfectly in lunch bags.
  • If your store-bought hummus tastes a little bland, stir in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a clove of minced garlic before you portion it out.
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