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    Mini Guacamole & Olive Cups Recipes {Healthy Snack}

    Published: Aug 27, 2014 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 21 Comments

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    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.
    Mini Guacamole & Olive Cups Recipes...The kids love this healthy snack! | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian

    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!"

    Mini Guacamole & Olive Cups Recipes...The kids love this healthy snack! | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian

    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.

    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?

    Mini Guacamole & Olive Cups Recipes...The kids love this healthy snack! | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian

    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.

    Mini Guacamole & Olive Cups Recipes...The kids love this healthy snack! | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian

    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.

    Mini Guacamole & Olive Cups Recipes...The kids love this healthy snack! | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian

    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:

    Healthy Snack Recipes | cookincanuck.com #vegetarian
    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
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    Mini Guacamole & Olive Cups Recipes {Healthy Snack}

    Surprise your kids with these fun Mini Guacamole and Olive Cups...the perfect healthy after school snack. They'd be great as appetizers, too!
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    Course: Appetizers, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 15 Servings
    Calories: 48kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ California avocados pitted
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 dash or more cayenne pepper
    • 3 tablespoon diced tomato
    • 3 tablespoon diced black olives
    • 2 teaspoon minced cilantro
    • 15 store-bought phyllo shells defrosted
    • 2 black olives cut into half-circles
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    Instructions

    • 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.

    Notes

    From the kitchen of Cookin' Canuck | cookincanuck.com

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Stuffed Shell | Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 2.5mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Christian Mandella

        August 17, 2015 at 9:43 am

        Finding healthy foods can be hard at the store. Check this out for great healthy snacks list.

        Reply
      2. Marie Paul

        November 19, 2014 at 11:03 pm

        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

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      3. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon

        August 31, 2014 at 6:55 am

        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.

        Reply
      4. Kristen

        August 30, 2014 at 5:47 am

        Leah would absolutely love these little nibblers!

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      5. Lori+@+RecipeGirl

        August 29, 2014 at 8:53 pm

        Totally making these for my family! So delicious!

        Reply
      6. Carla

        August 29, 2014 at 4:21 pm

        What a fun snack, both for after school and for parties. I can totally see these being popular for family and friend get togethers.

        Reply
      7. Liz@HoosierHomemade

        August 29, 2014 at 2:49 pm

        What a perfect little snack! Quick - easy - and yummy!
        ~Liz@HoosierHomemade.com

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      8. fabiola@notjustbaked

        August 29, 2014 at 2:34 pm

        Phyllo on hand is genius, and with the best avocados on Earth, even better!

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      9. Liz+@+The+Lemon+Bowl

        August 29, 2014 at 1:59 pm

        This is genius! I love phyllo and never think to have it on hand!!

        Reply
      10. Andi

        August 29, 2014 at 9:44 am

        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!

        Reply
      11. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet

        August 29, 2014 at 9:20 am

        These delicious cups would be perfect for a party! Pinning!

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      12. Deborah

        August 29, 2014 at 9:18 am

        Yes - I know my kids would gobble these right up - as long as I don't beat them to them!

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      13. Faith (An Edible Mosaic)

        August 29, 2014 at 8:40 am

        Crunchy little cups filled with guac? I die. Snacking really doesn't get any better than this!

        Reply
      14. Rebecca {foodie with family}

        August 29, 2014 at 8:31 am

        The kids would have to get past me to get to these. I don't think I'd want to share!

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      15. Judith Meyer

        August 27, 2014 at 9:14 pm

        I don't do flour so I may try this with corn tortillas cut into rounds. These sound delicious.

        Reply
      16. Debora

        August 27, 2014 at 1:26 pm

        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!)

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        • Dara

          August 28, 2014 at 9:04 am

          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!

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      17. Millie l Add A Little

        August 27, 2014 at 9:32 am

        Love the addition of black olives to the guac! how yummy!

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        • Dara

          August 27, 2014 at 9:38 am

          Thanks, Millie. My kids were pretty thrilled about that part, too!

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      18. Karly

        August 27, 2014 at 7:52 am

        I could eat every last one of these. Sorry kids, mama needs a snack too. 😉

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        • Dara

          August 27, 2014 at 9:13 am

          LOL. I completely agree with you, Karly!

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