7 Things You Can Do With Hummus to Get Your Kiddos Eating More Veggies

Updated on 5/13/2016 at 7:23 AM

Hummus is a delicious healthy snack, and if your kid is into the creamy dip, it's a perfect gateway to eating more veggies (win!). Whether you're obsessed with hummus yourself and want to rub off on your kiddo or you have a regular little hummus-lover on your hands already, these recipes are quick, delicious, kid-friendly ways to replace unhealthy snacks with something much better.

Read through for seven things you can do with hummus for your kiddos.

Hummus and Pepper "Sailboats"

Any opportunity you have to create something fun out of food, do it! These hummus sailboats are the perfect example of making healthy food exciting.

Veggies and Dip in Bread "Bowls"

Add a little something extra to veggies and hummus dip by housing the delicious snack in bread "bowls."

Hummus and Peanut Butter Cucumber Sammies

OK, it sounds weird, but these hummus and peanut butter cucumber sammies are a bite-size, protein-packed alternative to unhealthy snacks.

Avocado White Bean Hummus

For littles who love avocado, this avocado and white bean hummus recipe is sure to be a new after-school snack winner.

"Prepackaged" Veggies and Dip

These prepackaged veggies and hummus in a jar are a great way to keep kid-size portions of a healthy snack in the fridge — kiddos can grab them and go play, or you can throw one into their lunch bag.

Hummus Chicken Salad

This hummus chicken salad can be a sandwich-filler, or spread onto crackers as a snack.

Edamame Hummus

This fun, green edamame hummus pairs perfectly with pita slices or raw veggies, and adds a little extra flavor to a typical hummus dip.