Build Your Own Veggie Bugs!
Ready to have fun with food?
Need an activity to get kids comfortable in the kitchen?
Want a creative way to introduce a new vegetable or two?
If your answer is YES, then Veggie Bugs are for you!
I can’t take credit for this idea - my kids have been asking to try this since we found the recipe in the March 2021 edition of their High Five magazine. We did modify the original recipe so it would be peanut-free and more allergy-friendly.
My preschooler had tons of fun with this activity while his younger siblings napped. It was a good exposure to a few new vegetables, such as the celery and purple cauliflower. Even though he didn’t end up eating any of the new vegetables, my toddler did enjoyed the veggie bugs after nap time.
We don’t do elaborate food activities very often, because frankly I just don’t have the time. Since my mom was visiting I had an extra set of hands available if the two youngest woke up early from their naps.
Ready to give it a try?
Step 1: Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Gather your ingredients:
celery sticks
cucumber
black olive
tomato or cherry tomatoes
bell pepper
additional veggies as desired (baby carrots, purple cabbage, broccoli florets, etc.)
nut butter (we used cashew and almond butter), humus, or cream cheese
Step 2: Wash veggies and cut to desired sizes.
Step 3: Spread filling (nut butter, humus, cream cheese, etc.) onto celery.
Step 4: Assemble veggie bugs using veggie slices and your imagination!
