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When there is dip accompanying a tray of raw vegetables, my kids always will eat every last veggie on the tray.  Without the dip however, they’re not so excited about it.   My kids favorite way to dip raw vegetables is our “ranch dip”.  It’s basically plain yogurt with a seasoning packet of ranch mix.  This dip is:

Super fastSuper easysuper cheapHealthier than a bottle of ranch dressing (with HFCS and bad fats)Always available (we keep a small container of it in the fridge where they can pull it out any time.  We also keep cut up vegetables for dipping right with the dip.  Meaning, in ONE container there is dip plus the veggies.

There are ton’s of other ways to make dips for your kids.  We also like

Nacho cheese

Artichoke dip

Cottage cheese with seasonings and mayo

Cream cheese with seasonings

Pizza sauce (would work well with breaded and cooked veggies)

Classic Swiss Fondue

Bean dip

Peanut Butter Dip

What do your kids like to dip their vegetables in?

            

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Posted: September 20th, 2010 under Fruits and Vegetables, Snacks.

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Comment from Jenn
Time September 20, 2010 at 11:25 am

I am PUMPED about this! Plain yogurt with ranch seasoning!!! GENIUS! I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for enlightening us!

Comment from Michele
Time September 20, 2010 at 11:43 am

Don’t forget hummus! It’s easily our favorite healthy dip – and we can change up the flavors every time we make it.

Comment from sonya
Time September 20, 2010 at 11:47 am

my kids LOVE dip! they will eat hummus by the bucket because they think there’s nothing healthy in it.

Comment from Kim
Time September 20, 2010 at 1:24 pm

We’ve always done the ranch seasoning packets with sour cream. I’ve never even considered yogurt! Shame on me. I’ll have to try it sometime.

Comment from Andrea
Time September 20, 2010 at 2:26 pm

I second (or third) the hummus! My kids LOVE it. They also like to dip carrots in salsa and black bean dip.

This isn’t a dip, but cherry tomatoes are also a super healthy snack. At restaurants we’ll order a bowl of these for the girls to snack on (and they would dip well in ranch, too!)

Comment from FoodontheTable
Time September 22, 2010 at 12:26 pm

I really like plain yogurt with ranch packet too! It’s hard to resist, and definitely better for you than mayo!

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