Surprise your kids with these fun Mini Guacamole and Olive Cups…the perfect healthy after school snack. They’d be great as appetizers, too! Thanks to California Avocados for sponsoring this post and helping me to share this recipe with you.
I’ve come to realize that my kids are in a constant state of “starving”. Actually, make that “sta-a-a-a-arving”, with a dose of drama mixed in.
Half of the time I remind them to drink some water because, really, how can they possibly be hungry only half an hour after they finish their lunch? If they have even a tablespoon of my gene pool, their bodies are probably crying, “Drought!” rather than, “Famine!”
The one exception is when they walk in the door after school. Their brains have been hard at work all day and their tummies need something to hold them over until dinnertime.
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It’s been awhile since I’ve made a batch of guacamole (what was I thinking?!), but I had a collection of perfectly ripe California avocados that were begging to be used. Who am I to deny them?
If your avocados aren’t quite ripe enough, place them in a paper bag with an apple or two and store the bag at room temperature. Apples release a gas called ethylene, which is a ripening agent. When the avocados yield to gentle pressure, they are ready to eat.
I used some of my friend’s limes that I used for the Spice Rubbed Lime Salmon Recipe. The juice added some tang and stopped the smashed avocados from browning. Raw onion is not my friend, so I stuck to garlic, tomatoes, cumin, cayenne and salt as my guacamole mix-ins. It tasted great, but I was looking for something extra to make a special after school snack.
And then it hit me. Black olives! A forever favorite of my boys.
There are a always a few packages of phyllo shells in our freezer because they’re handy for last-minute appetizers and desserts, and they defrost in about 10 minutes when sitting at room temperature.
I scooped a tablespoon of the guacamole in each shell and topped each one with an olive slice. Voilà…afternoon snack!
My boys’ refrain of “We’re SO hungry!” turned into “These are REALLY good!”
Mission accomplished.
Other healthy snack recipes:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Mini Avocado & Hummus Quesadilla Recipe
Cookin’ Canuck’s No-Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites Recipes {Low Sugar & Gluten-Free}
Grab Your Spork’s Sweet Potato Hummus
Healthy Seasonal Recipes’ Honey Nut Snack Bars
The Clever Carrot’s Blackberry Ginger Smoothie
Mini Guacamole & Olive Cups Recipes {Healthy Snack}
Calories 41.8/ Total Fat 3.0g / Saturated Fat 0.3g / Cholesterol 0mg / Sodium 38.1mg / Total Carbohydrates 3.9g / Fiber 1.1g / Sugars 0.1g / Protein 0.6g / WW (Old Points) 1 / WW (Points+) 1
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 California avocados, pitted
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 dash (or more) cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp diced tomato
- 3 tbsp diced black olives
- 2 tsp minced cilantro
- 15 store-bought phyllo shells, defrosted
- 2 black olives, cut into half-circles
Directions
- In a medium bowl, smash the avocados with the back of a fork.
- Mix in the lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne pepper until combined. Taste and add more cayenne pepper, if desired.
- Stir in the diced tomato, black olives and cilantro.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of the guacamole into each phyllo shell, and top each with a black olive half-circle. Serve.
Recipe Notes
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by the California Avocado Commission. All opinions are my own. This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!
Karly says
I could eat every last one of these. Sorry kids, mama needs a snack too. 😉
Dara says
LOL. I completely agree with you, Karly!
Millie l Add A Little says
Love the addition of black olives to the guac! how yummy!
Dara says
Thanks, Millie. My kids were pretty thrilled about that part, too!
Debora says
Do the phyllo shells not require baking? These might be perfect for a cocktail party I am giving in October. Looking for some recipes that do not require the oven (which will be plenty occupied!)
Dara says
Debora…nope, the shells do not require baking or heating. They can be heated if you wish, but can just be served at room temperature if you are filling with cold ingredients. It makes them really handy!
Judith Meyer says
I don’t do flour so I may try this with corn tortillas cut into rounds. These sound delicious.
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
The kids would have to get past me to get to these. I don’t think I’d want to share!
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
Crunchy little cups filled with guac? I die. Snacking really doesn’t get any better than this!
Deborah says
Yes – I know my kids would gobble these right up – as long as I don’t beat them to them!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
These delicious cups would be perfect for a party! Pinning!
Andi says
Really cute concept for kids! I don’t have kids but think these would be great little starters for a Mexican themed dinner party as well!
Liz+@+The+Lemon+Bowl says
This is genius! I love phyllo and never think to have it on hand!!
fabiola@notjustbaked says
Phyllo on hand is genius, and with the best avocados on Earth, even better!
Liz@HoosierHomemade says
What a perfect little snack! Quick – easy – and yummy!
~Liz@HoosierHomemade.com
Carla says
What a fun snack, both for after school and for parties. I can totally see these being popular for family and friend get togethers.
Lori+@+RecipeGirl says
Totally making these for my family! So delicious!
Kristen says
Leah would absolutely love these little nibblers!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
School starts next week- I know what I’m making as a snack! My kids will devour these! We can’t get enough of the avocados! Pinned.
Marie Paul says
yummy looking so cute want to eat all..
my siblings like this soo much i’ll made this for them..
and i like the addition of olives
Christian Mandella says
Finding healthy foods can be hard at the store. Check this out for great healthy snacks list.