Kid-Friendly Veggie Dips
The other night I opened the fridge to get a snack out and saw all of my veggies cut up. Plain raw veggies just wasn’t going to cut it, until I saw a bowl of dip I had whipped up earlier. I realized that I am much more likely to eat raw fruits and veggies if I have some kind of delicious dip to go with it, and my kids are definitely the same way! If I just put carrot sticks on a plate, they would probably munch on a couple, but if I put them around a bowl of yummy dip they usually finish them off!
There is the classic ranch dip that kids love (I just use plain Greek yogurt and a ranch seasoning packet), but I wanted to try a couple of different dips to mix things up.
Creamy Pesto Dip
For this dip all you do is combine cottage cheese with pesto in a high power blender until smooth. Bam! Delicious creamy dip with the savory flavor or pesto that is not overpowering. If you use low-fat cottage cheese it is a great healthy dip for kids and adults alike.
Honey Mustard Hummus
I love mustard – a lot. But I realize that most kids don’t really like mustard because it has an intense vinegar flavor. I also realize that most kids like ketchup because it is sweet. For this dip you combine the flavor of mustard with the sweetness from honey and the nutrition from beans. Win-win-win. I loved it on celery.
Combine all of your ingredients in a high power blender until very smooth. I blended this one probably 3 times to make it really smooth and creamy. It is pretty thick – it it seems too thick for you, add less beans.
Kid-Friendly Veggie Dips
Ingredients
Creamy Pesto Dip
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoon pesto
Honey Mustard Hummus
- 1 15oz can white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creamy Pesto Dip
- Combine ingredients in a high power blender until smooth and creamy.
- Serve chilled.
Honey Mustard Hummus
- Combine ingredients in a high power blender until smooth and creamy.
- Serve chilled.
Nutrition
www.superhealthykids.com
One thing to know about dips is that they get better with age. These were good when I made them, but the flavors and textures were even better the next day. I like to have some kind of dip on hand, so that when we are wanting a snack we can pull out the veggies and dip anytime. Dips are also great to send in lunches for your kids or adults who work. I send my husband to work everyday with a veggie bag and hummus, but its nice to mix it up occasionally with a fun new dip!
Natalie Monson
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I need to try that cottage cheese pesto dip ASAP! I’m trying to be a healthier snacker, but it’s really hard for me to just munch on raw veggies. Not my thing. I think I could go to town on a bag of carrots if I had that dip to dunk them in though 🙂
Great ideas!
Honey mustard Hummus…Why not use chick peas ?
I appreciate the ideas for healthier dips because they are a good way to slowly move kids away from sugary or fatty dips to healthier options. I was surprised about the honey mustard hummus, it had not occurred to me to add honey. I will give it a try. Hummus is great because you can introduce kids to other veggies such as artichokes, spinach, and Brussels sprouts, just to name a few. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you for the creamy pesto dip idea – my daughters love it. Previously I had introduced them to both green and red pesto to entice them to snack on vegetables but the addition of the cottage cheese is a real winner.
I have never seen or heard pesto. Do you buy pesto or make it?
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That was my question too… is chick peas an ok substitute?
You can buy it or make it. The ingredients are basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, oil.
Yes, you can definitely use chickpeas. They have a slightly different texture when you blend them up. I feel like they are a little more dry, but still work well in this dip!
I tried the honey mustard hummus with a group of second graders and they all loved it. My question is ‘How long will the hummus last in the refrigerator? Thanks
Super tasty dips i was looking for an alternative to the supermarket dips and i can also adjust the spice levels
In the Honey Mustard Himmus, how much honey does it actually call for? The recipe shows two different amounts. Thanks!
Sorry for the confusion! I have corrected the recipe.