On Monday, August 21, 2017, many of us will experience a rare, total solar eclipse. The following are some creative, fun and healthy space-themed snacks that are definitely out of this world!
View a printable version of these recipes.
Eat the Moon Space Snack
Prep Time: 5 m | Total Time: 5 m
INGREDIENTS
- Plain rice cakes (no salt)
- Cream cheese
- bananas
- cheerios
DIRECTIONS
- Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on rice cake.
- Top with sliced bananas and cheerios.
[via Things to Share & Remember]
Fruit or Veggie Eclipse Kebabs
Prep Time: 5 m | Total Time: 10 m
INGREDIENTS
- Watermelon
- Cucumbers
- Carrots
- Cherry tomatoes
DIRECTIONS
- Slice up some of your favorite fruits and veggies.
- Use star and moon-shaped cookie cutters to form shapes.
- Skewer the fruits and veggies and serve!
[via BT]
Star Shaped Sandwiches
Prep Time: 5 m | Total Time: 5 m
INGREDIENTS
- Whole wheat bread (or whatever bread you choose)
- Deli ham
- Cheese
DIRECTIONS
- Using a star shaped cookie cutter, cut out stars from bread.
- Fill with ham and cheese.
*You can select whatever sandwich filling you’d like.
[via Bash Corner]
Space Rocks
Prep Time: 5 m | Total Time: 5 m
INGREDIENTS
- Honeydew melon
- Cantaloupe
- Grapes (red or green)
DIRECTIONS
- Use a melon scoop to scoop out cantaloupe and honeydew melon.
- Mix with grapes & serve!
*Can also refrigerate and serve chilled
[via M for Mommy]
Rocket Dogs
Prep Time: 5 m | Total Time: 10 m
INGREDIENTS
- Hot dogs (cooked)
- Cheddar cheese (or whatever type you prefer)
- Pillsbury breadstick dough
DIRECTIONS
- Take a hot dog, wrap it with Pillsbury breadstick dough and bake according to the instructions on the package.
- Push a skewer through the hot dogs when done.
- Slice cheese into triangle-shaped wedges & stick at the end of the skewer.
[via M for Mommy]
Other Creative Ideas
Check out some of these other galaxy-themed food ideas:
- Edible constellations [via Mrs. Plemon’s Kindergarten]
- Sunflower snack balls [via Kidville]
- Galaxy in a jar [via Bakingdom]
- Galaxy popcorn [via Raising Whasians]
Have a creative food idea that you’d like to share? Email us at: info@wakemed.org and put “Solar Eclipse Snacks” in the subject line.
