Green Eggs Ham Snack Plate (Print Version)

Nutritious green eggs and ham snack plate with crackers, spinach, and cheese for an easy kids’ treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Eggs

01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons milk
03 - A few drops green food coloring, gel or natural preferred

→ Ham

04 - 4 slices deli ham or turkey ham

→ Accompaniments

05 - 8 to 12 round crackers or mini rice cakes
06 - 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach leaves
07 - 1/2 cup cucumber slices, cut into decorative shapes

→ For Serving

08 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or hummus

# How to Make:

01 - Crack eggs into a bowl, add milk and green food coloring, then whisk until thoroughly combined and evenly colored throughout
02 - Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat, pour in egg mixture and scramble gently until just set, then remove from heat
03 - Warm ham slices in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes or serve cold, then roll or fold each slice for presentation
04 - Arrange crackers or rice cakes on each plate and top each with a spoonful of green scrambled eggs
05 - Place a rolled or folded ham slice next to the eggs, then add baby spinach leaves and cucumber shapes for color and nutrition
06 - Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired, add a small dollop of mayonnaise or hummus on the side for dipping, then serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kids actually want to eat it because it looks like something from a storybook, not a boring snack plate.
  • You can make it in less time than it takes to argue about screen time.
  • It sneaks in real nutrition without anyone noticing or caring.
02 -
  • Overcooked eggs turn rubbery fast, so stop cooking them while they still look slightly underdone, they'll finish setting on the plate.
  • Natural spinach puree makes the eggs taste better than food coloring and the color is honestly just as vibrant once you whisk it in.
03 -
  • A nonstick skillet really does make the difference between eggs that stick and eggs that slide around perfectly.
  • The secret to getting kids to actually eat their veggies is letting them pick which ones go on their plate and arrange them however they want.
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