Colorful Clock Snack
Get ready for a fun and nutritious snack with our Colorful Clock Snack! This creative treat transforms everyday ingredients into a playful clock that kids will love. With a tasty cream cheese spread on a crispy rice cake or pita bread, topped with vibrant yellow and red capsicum for numbers and crunchy carrot sticks for clock hands, it's an interactive way for children to enjoy their veggies while they snack. Perfect for lunch boxes or after-school munching, this easy-to-make clock encourages kids to engage with their food and get excited about healthy eating.
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Servings
220
Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
rice cakes or pita bread
1 (Spread with cream cheese)
cream cheese
2 tablespoons (Spread evenly over rice cake or pita bread)
yellow capsicum or yellow pepper
1 (Chopped into small pieces)
red capsicum or red pepper
1 (Chopped into small pieces)
carrot
1 (Cut into sticks for clock hands)
Instructions
1
Start by spreading a generous layer of cream cheese evenly over the surface of a rice cake or pita bread to create the clock face.
2
Next, wash and chop the yellow and red capsicums into small pieces, perfect for representing the numbers on the clock.
3
Use a peeler or knife to cut the carrot into thin sticks for the clock hands.
4
Carefully place the capsicum pieces on the cream cheese-covered rice cake or pita, positioning them to reflect the numbers on a clock.
5
Finally, position the carrot sticks to form the hands of the clock—place the longer stick on the 12 for the minute hand and the shorter stick on the 4 for the hour hand.
6
And there you have it, a delicious and playful Colorful Clock Snack ready to be enjoyed! It's time for a snack!
Nutrition Information
10g
Fat
28g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Colorful Clock Snack?
It is a fun and nutritious treat that transforms everyday ingredients like rice cakes and vegetables into a playful clock face.
What are the main ingredients?
The main ingredients are rice cakes or pita bread, cream cheese, yellow and red capsicums, and a carrot.
Is this snack suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the Colorful Clock Snack is a vegetarian-friendly recipe.
How many calories are in this snack?
There are 220 calories per serving of this snack.
What can I use instead of a rice cake?
You can use pita bread as an alternative base for the clock face.
How do I make the clock numbers?
Chop yellow and red capsicums into small pieces and place them on the cream cheese to represent the numbers.
What do I use for the clock hands?
Thin carrot sticks are used to create the clock hands.
Is this snack good for school lunch boxes?
Yes, its interactive nature and healthy ingredients make it an excellent choice for school lunches.
How much cream cheese do I need?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of cream cheese.
How much protein does it contain?
Each serving contains 5 grams of protein.
How much fat is in the Colorful Clock Snack?
This recipe contains 10 grams of fat.
What is the carbohydrate content?
There are 28 grams of carbohydrates in this snack.
How should I prepare the capsicums?
You should wash them and then chop them into small pieces.
What color peppers are recommended?
The recipe specifically recommends using yellow and red capsicums or peppers.
How do I cut the carrots for the hands?
Use a peeler or knife to cut the carrot into thin sticks.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to spread a generous layer of cream cheese evenly over the rice cake or pita bread.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Yes, it is tagged as easy to make and is perfect for a quick snack.
How do I position the clock hands?
Place the longer carrot stick on the 12 for the minute hand and the shorter stick on the 4 for the hour hand.
Is this snack interactive for kids?
Yes, it is designed to be interactive and help children engage with healthy food.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 5 ingredients required for this snack.
Can I use yellow pepper instead of capsicum?
Yes, yellow pepper and yellow capsicum are the same thing and work perfectly.
What time is shown on the clock in this recipe?
The instructions guide you to set the clock hands to 4:00.
Is this snack considered healthy?
Yes, it is focused on healthy eating and incorporates fresh vegetables.
Can I substitute the cream cheese?
While the recipe uses cream cheese, you could experiment with other spreads like hummus if preferred.
What are some tags associated with this snack?
Tags include snack, kids, vegetarian, fun food, and creativity.
Can I use other vegetables?
Yes, you can use other vibrant vegetables to decorate the clock face.
How do I place the capsicum pieces?
Carefully place them on the cream cheese to reflect the positions of numbers on a clock.
Is this a good after-school snack?
Yes, it is specifically mentioned as being perfect for after-school munching.
Why should I make this for my kids?
It encourages kids to get excited about healthy eating through a fun and creative presentation.
Does the recipe specify fiber or sugar?
The nutritional data provided for fiber and sugar is currently null for this specific recipe.