Field Trip Snack Cups (Printable)

Portable cups featuring creamy hummus and crisp fresh vegetables for easy, wholesome snacking anytime.

# 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 under cold running water. Peel carrot and cut into 3-inch sticks. Cut cucumber into 3-inch sticks. Seed bell peppers and cut into 0.5-inch wide strips. Trim snap peas and leave whole. Leave cherry tomatoes intact or halve if preferred.
02 - Divide hummus equally among 6 small lidded snack cups or jars, allocating approximately 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) per container.
03 - Arrange prepared vegetable sticks upright in each cup, positioning them directly into the hummus base for convenient dipping access. Create visual variety by alternating different vegetables.
04 - Cover cups with lids or plastic wrap and refrigerate until consumption. Maintain optimal freshness and food safety by consuming within 48 hours of preparation.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They vanish from lunch boxes and road trips because kids actually get excited about vegetables when they're presented like a fun challenge.
  • You can assemble them in less time than it takes to wait in a carpool line, and they stay fresh for days.
02 -
  • Never skip the drying step after washing vegetables, or they'll weep liquid into the hummus and turn everything sad within a few hours.
  • Standing the vegetables upright instead of laying them flat keeps them from getting soggy and makes the whole presentation feel intentional rather than thrown together.
03 -
  • If you're feeding a crowd, prep vegetables the night before, store them in containers, and assemble cups the morning of—it saves time without sacrificing freshness.
  • Use whatever vegetables you actually have on hand rather than shopping for the exact list; these cups work with nearly anything in your crisper drawer as long as it has a satisfying crunch.
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