Make a snack for a picky eater
Make a customizable mini snack plate using fruits, veggies, cheese, crackers, and simple dips to please picky eaters while practicing healthy choices.
Step-by-step guide to make a snack for a picky eater
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Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
Step 2
Place your small plate and a napkin on the table.
Step 3
Put your chosen fruits vegetables cheese crackers and dips on the counter.
Step 4
Pick two fruits and two vegetables you want to try and place them on the cutting board.
Step 5
With an adult wash the fruits and vegetables under running water.
Step 6
With an adult slice the fruits and vegetables into bite size pieces on the cutting board.
Step 7
Cut the cheese into small cubes or thin slices.
Step 8
Spoon each dip into its own small bowl or ramekin.
Step 9
Arrange a line or pile of crackers on one side of the plate.
Step 10
Place small piles of the fruit vegetable and cheese pieces around the crackers.
Step 11
Make three different combo bites using toothpicks or small forks for example fruit plus cheese or veggie dipped in hummus.
Step 12
Taste one bite from each combo to discover which flavors you like best.
Step 13
Swap any item you do not like for another choice from the counter.
Step 14
Share your finished mini snack plate on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have small bowls, ramekins, or toothpicks?
If you don't have small bowls or ramekins for 'Spoon each dip into its own small bowl or ramekin,' use clean muffin-tin cups, yogurt cups, or jar lids, and replace toothpicks with short plastic picks or folded napkin flags.
What should we do if the fruit or veggie pieces are slipping when we try to slice or make combo bites?
To prevent slipping during 'With an adult slice the fruits and vegetables into bite size pieces' and when assembling combos, place a damp towel under the cutting board, dry produce with a towel before cutting, cut slightly larger pieces and then trim to bite-size, and use child-safe plastic picks for stability when following 'Make three different combo bites using toothpicks or small forks.'
How can we adapt the steps for different ages of children?
For toddlers have an adult do both 'With an adult wash...' and 'With an adult slice...' and pre-assemble combos without toothpicks, preschoolers can choose two fruits/veggies and arrange pieces on the plate, and older kids can follow all steps themselves and 'Share your finished mini snack plate on DIY.org' with supervision as needed.
How can we make the activity more fun or personalized after arranging the plate?
Extend the activity by turning 'Make three different combo bites' into a taste-test game with a simple rating chart, creating themed plates (rainbow or animal), trying new dips from the counter to 'Swap any item you do not like for another choice from the counter,' and photographing the final plate to 'Share your finished mini snack plate on DIY.org.'
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Facts about healthy snacking for kids
🌈 A mini plate with 3–5 different colors looks exciting and usually gives a mix of nutrients, too.
🧀 A small cube of cheese adds protein and calcium, helping snacks feel satisfying and balanced.
🥕 Cutting veggies into playful shapes or sticks makes them easier to pick up and more inviting to taste.
🍽️ Kids who help build their own snack are more likely to try new foods — choosing feels empowering!
🍎 Pairing fruit with a fun dip (like yogurt or a little honey) can make it feel like a tasty treat.
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