Description

Boiled eggs with veggie sticks are a colorful and nutritious after-school snack that kids will love. This delightful combination features creamy boiled eggs paired with crunchy, vibrant veggie sticks, making snack time both enjoyable and satisfying. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, this healthy treat is perfect for busy afternoons when you need a delicious energy boost.

Ingredients

Scale

4 large fresh eggs
2 medium carrots (1 cup, cut into sticks)
1 medium cucumber (1 cup, cut into sticks)
2 celery stalks (1 cup, cut into sticks)
½ cup hummus or ranch dressing for dipping (optional)

Instructions

Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, cover the pot and remove from heat. Let sit for 9-12 minutes for desired yolk consistency.
Prepare an ice bath while the eggs cook by filling a bowl with cold water and ice.
After cooking, plunge the eggs into the ice bath for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, wash and cut the carrots, cucumber, and celery into uniform sticks.
Peel the cooled eggs under running water for easy shell removal.
Slice the eggs in half or quarters and plate alongside veggie sticks and optional dips.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Boiling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 114
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 75mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 186mg

Keywords: Feel free to swap in favorite vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for variety. Involve kids in the preparation process to make them more excited about their healthy snacks.