Vibrant Dr. Seuss Rainbow Veggie Cups Easy Healthy Snack Recipe
These colorful rainbow veggie cups are a fun, easy, and healthy snack perfect for kids and adults alike. Featuring fresh veggies layered with a creamy, tangy dip, they make nutritious snacking playful and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Orange carrot sticks, peeled and cut
- Yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- Green cucumber, sliced into sticks
- Blue or purple cabbage, shredded
- Rainbow radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chia seeds or hemp hearts
- Optional: crushed nuts like almonds or walnuts
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Peel the carrots and slice into sticks about 3 inches long. Thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips roughly the same length. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into sticks, shred the purple cabbage finely, and slice the radishes thinly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Add ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir well until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the dip into the bottom of each cup, spreading it evenly. Begin layering your veggies upright in rainbow order: red bell pepper, carrot, yellow cherry tomato, cucumber, purple cabbage, and finish with radishes. Pack them tightly so they stand up well and look full.
- If using, sprinkle chia seeds, hemp hearts, or crushed nuts on top for texture and nutrition.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle. Store covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
Pat watery veggies like tomatoes and cucumbers dry before assembling to prevent sogginess. Use firm, fresh veggies for best texture. The dip can be doubled if you want extra for dipping. Veggies and dip can be prepared a day ahead but assemble just before serving for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One veggie cup
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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