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    Home » Blog

    How to Cut Cucumbers for Kids

    Published: Feb 5, 2021 · Modified: Jan 24, 2022 by Marcie Groller · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Want to learn how to cut cucumbers...so your kids will actually eat them?! Check out this simple and quick trick that will surely become a household favorite!

    sliced and scored cucumbers on white plate

    To give our kids a fun and appealing snack, we used Mimi's trick to peel, score and slice cucumbers. They turned into adorable floral-like slices that my kids were thrilled to eat. In fact, my daughter ate them so quickly that my son barely got any! Take a look!


    Why we love cucumbers

    They are easy to slice, chop and peel and incorporate into your recipes.

    They make for a great snack on their own, paired with hummus or your favorite salad dressing. While I've never pickled cucumbers on my own, pickled cucumbers are certainly a delicious way to eat this yummy vegetable. In fact, Ali with Gimme Some Oven has an incredible recipe for Easy Refrigerator Pickles that is worth checking out!

    They are incredibly nutritious! Cucumbers are low in calories but high in many vitamins and nutrients. According to Healthline, cucumbers contain antioxidants which may help reduce the risk of chronic disease.  They are also composed of about 96% water, which helps increase hydration. To encourage kids to eat cucumbers, we love this simple trick to cut cucumbers creatively for kids!

    • two slices of cucumber in hand

    Should you peel cucumbers before slicing?

    When deciding how to cut their cucumbers, some people wonder whether it's safe or recommended to eat a cucumber's peel. According to LiveScience, a cucumbers seeds and peel are the most nutrient-dense parts of the cucumber, so eating the peel has added benefits. That being said, some people aren't super fond of the texture of the cucumber's peel and choose to remove it. So it's really up to you whether or not you choose to peel your cucumber.


    How to cut cucumbers your kids can't resist

    Ingredients

    Just cucumbers!

    a hand holding a large green cucumber

    Instructions

    1. Rinse and peel cucumber
    2. Slice off ends on each side
    3. Score all sides of cucumber with a fork
    4. Slice cucumber as thick or thin as desired

    Note: We love this Opinel peeler for kids

    cucumbers in c shape on plate

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    How to Cut Cucumbers for Kids

    Author: Marcie & Julie
    Ever wonder how to cut cucumbers so kids will actually eat them? We have the best trick ever! Check it out!
    Prep Time2 mins
    Total Time2 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1

    Equipment

    • 1 Vegetable peeler
    • 1 fork

    Ingredients

    • 1 cucumber

    Instructions

    • Rinse and peel cucumber [we love this Opinel peeler for kids]
    • Slice off ends on each side
    • Score all sides of cucumber with a fork
    • Slice cucumber as thick or thin as desired
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    Notes

    Be sure to rinse cucumber before slicing!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 36kcal (2%)Carbohydrates: 6g (2%)Protein: 2g (4%)Sodium: 6mgPotassium: 408mg (12%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 4g (4%)Vitamin A: 216IU (4%)Vitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 42mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. While we are not certified nutritionists, we work with a WordPress-integrated nutrition API to calculate our recipes' ingredient values.

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