platter of cucumber canoes topped with carrots and broccoli

Cucumber Canoes

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Make snack time fun and healthy with our Cucumber Canoes, a delightful treat for children. Simply fill mini cucumbers with low-fat cottage cheese and serve with crunchy veggie sticks for a nutritious and interactive snack they'll love.
Course Snacks
Servings 3 canoes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 mini cucumbers
  • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
  • carrot, celery, or broccoli pieces

Instructions
 

  • Clean the kitchen area and wash hands with soap and water.
  • Gently rub produce under cold running water. Scrub firm produce with a clean vegetable brush under cold running water.
  • Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Scoop the seeds out with a spoon.
  • Fill the cucumber canoe with cottage cheese and add the carrot, celery, or broccoli pieces.

Storage

  • Refrigerate any leftovers as soon as possible or within 2 hours for safety.
  • Use leftovers within 4 days.

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Notes


Cucumber Canoes Food Nutrition Facts Label: Click on this image for complete nutrition information