This week we’re mixing up the usual kid’s snack to incorporate LOTS and LOTS of VEGGIES!

Even adults tend to mostly consume fruit as our main source of produce. Let’s face it- it tastes better to most people, especially children.

However, vegetables provide us with so many essential nutrients, minerals, and vitamins that we just cannot get from fruits alone. The vegetable we’re making our superstar this week is…. BELL PEPPERS!

Bell peppers are slightly sweet, crunchy, and crisp. They make a great snack when eaten raw or a nice addition to a meal when sautéed.

One medium-sized bell pepper contains 159% of the Vitamin C you need in a day. It also contains 15% of the Vitamin B-6, and 8% of the Vitamin A you need. They are high in carotenoids that support the immune system in various ways, and antioxidants that support heart health and good vision.

Try this lucky treat to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day AND help your little one fill their tummy with yummy bell peppers while simultaneously sneaking in nutrients.

How to Make It:

Just slice the ends off of your bell peppers and then slice the remainder into rings. Cut the rings a little more than half way across to get an arch.

Next, whip up some yummy guacamole (I like to use 2 avocados and one roma tomato, seasoned with salt, pepper, and a little cumin).

Fill a container with the guac, and then take two cauliflower florets to use as your “clouds.” Stick the cauliflower florets into the guacamole and then place the bell pepper arches like shown above.

Wasn’t that easy?! Mine, not so much. I made a bit of a mess(I felt like I was 4 making this snack), but once I got the hang of it I had no problem.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope there’s gold at the end of your rainbow today. 🙂