Rice Cake Cress Faces Recipe
This fun and creative recipe is perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen, and the healthy ingredients make it a nutritious snack!
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Spreading knife or spoon
- Small bowls for mixing
- Plates for serving
Ingredients
- 4-6 rice cakes Rice cakes (preferably plain or lightly salted)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (or any spreadable base) Cream cheese (or any spreadable base like hummus or yogurt)
- 1/4 cup cress (or any microgreens) Cress (or any microgreens)
- 1/2 cup assorted vegetables Assorted vegetables for decorating (such as cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots)
- 1/4 cup Black olives
- Edible markers or food-safe coloring pens (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash and dry the vegetables and cress.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and carrots into small pieces suitable for creating facial features.
Spread the Base:
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese (or your chosen spread) evenly over the surface of each rice cake.
Create the Faces:
- Use cherry tomato halves for the eyes.
- Slice cucumbers or bell peppers into thin strips for the mouth.
- Cut small pieces of carrot for the nose.
- Use black olives for pupils or other small details.
- Arrange cress or microgreens as hair or eyebrows.
Add Details:
- If using edible markers or food-safe coloring pens, draw additional details such as eyelashes, freckles, or other facial features to add personality to your rice cake faces.
Serve:
- Arrange the decorated rice cakes on a serving plate and enjoy!