Veggie Scarecrow

This scarecrow won't frighten away any birds, but it will make a fun, healthy snack for your child!

edible scarecrow
What you need:

  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 grated carrot
  • 1 cucumber slice
  • 1 red pepper
  • 2 slices ham
  • 1 slice American cheese

 

What you do:

  1. Lay two celery stalks across each other on a plate.
  2. Roll up each slice of ham and use them for legs.
  3. Cut the cheese slice into the shape of a shirt and lay it over the celery.
  4. Place a cucumber slice above the celery stalk for the head.
  5. Use grated carrot pieces for hands, feet, hair and mouth.
  6. Cut off the stem of a red pepper and use it for the hat.
  7. Add small pieces of red pepper for eyes. 

Makes one scarecrow snack.

 

Photo: John Collins / Happy Medium Productions

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