Grab-and-go veggie cups with green goddess dip

A healthy snack can be hard to find when you are busy. By planning ahead of time and preparing this veggie cups, you have no excuses when hunger strikes and you need something fast. This is a wonderful idea to make for not only yourself but if you have children especially as an afternoon snack.

Grab-and-go veggie cups with green goddess dip recipe

Yields 4 to 6 veggie cups with dip

Ingredients:

For the veggies:

• 4-6 clean glasses or Mason jars with lids
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 large cucumber, sliced
• 2 cups snow peas or sugar snap peas

For the green goddess dip:

• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup 0 percent plain Greek yogurt
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 avocado cut in half and pit removed
• 1 teaspoon raw agave nectar or other sweetener
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Divide the vegetables between the Mason jars and place the lids on tightly.
2. In a food processor or blender, add all of the ingredients for the green goddess dip. Blend until very smooth and creamy. Store the dip in an airtight container or portion the dip out into small travel-sized containers.
3. Keep both the dip and the veggie cups refrigerated until ready to serve.

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