Bagel Puppets

Recipe courtesy of Amy Dempster

This is a fun way to get your child to try and taste new vegetables.

Shopping List

• Bagel from Bagel Alley (1/2 for each child)
• Cream cheese, hummus, peanut butter or favorite spread
• Market veggies
  • Carrots
  • Peppers
  • Cucumbers
  • Cherry/Grape tomatoes
  • Spring peas
  • Zucchini
  • Broccoli

Make It

1. Slice, dice or chop the vegetables into a variety of interesting shapes.
2. Gather all ingredients onto a work station and demonstrate the following to your child:
   • Use a popsicle stick or other spreader to smear spread over a bagel half.
   • Place cut veggies onto bagel to make eyes, nose, mouth, ears, hair, brows, earrings, etc.
   • Insert craft stick into bottom of bagel (pre-cut a slice with a sharp knife for easier entry).
3. Have kids put on imagination hats and have fun.