Green Boats

Green boats are a fun way to introduce celery. Get creative and let your children “race” these boats around their plate and across the finish line into their mouths!

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 8–12 boats

  • 4 washed celery stalks
  • 1 (8-ounce) package vegetable cream cheese
  • Paprika seasoning
  • Cheddar cheese slices, cut into triangles
  1. Cut celery stalks into 4″ pieces.

  2. Spoon 2 tablespoons of cream cheese into celery and level with a knife.

  3. Sprinkle lightly with paprika.

  4. Top each with a cheddar cheese “sail.”

  5. Cover, chill, and serve.

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