Field Trip Snack Cups (Printable Version)

Portable cups combining creamy hummus with crisp fresh vegetables, perfect for easy on-the-go nourishment.

# What You'll 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Wash all vegetables thoroughly and cut into sticks or bite-sized pieces suitable for dipping.
02 - Divide hummus equally among 6 small lidded snack cups or jars, using approximately 0.25 cup per container.
03 - Arrange a variety of vegetable sticks upright in each cup, positioning them directly in the hummus for convenient dipping access.
04 - Cover cups with lids and refrigerate until ready to serve. Consume within 2 days for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in 15 minutes flat, no cooking required, just chopping and assembly.
  • Once made, they sit in the fridge waiting for you—perfect for grab-and-go moments when hunger strikes.
  • The creamy hummus paired with crisp veggies feels indulgent but is genuinely good for you.
  • Kids actually get excited about eating vegetables when they're presented this way.
02 -
  • Pat your vegetables completely dry after washing, or the hummus turns thin and watery by lunchtime—learned this the hard way.
  • Stand the vegetable sticks upright rather than laying them down, because they stay crunchier and people actually use them as scoops instead of just eating them separately.
03 -
  • Invest in small lidded containers or mason jars—they're worth it because you'll make these over and over once you see how easy they are.
  • Blanch tougher vegetables like green beans or broccoli for 2 minutes if you want them softer but still crisp, which some people prefer.
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