Getting kids to choose healthy snacks can sometimes feel like a game of cat and mouse—but with these adorable Heart Healthy Egg Mice, the "mice" always win! This playful recipe transforms simple hard-boiled eggs into a high-protein treat that is as fun to look at as it is to eat. By using fresh radishes and chives for decoration, you’re adding a crunch of vitamins without the hidden sugars or sodium found in processed snacks.
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This snack is a nutritional powerhouse disguised as a playful treat, offering high-quality protein and essential nutrients like choline and vitamin D. By replacing traditional high-sodium crackers or processed cheese snacks with fresh vegetables and lean protein, you provide a satisfying, low-carbohydrate option that supports stable energy levels and heart health.
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Yes! Modern research shows that for most people, eggs can be part of a heart-healthy diet when eaten in moderation as a replacement for processed meats or refined carbohydrates.
Use a small paring knife to make a slightly deeper slit than you think you need. Gently slide the radish or carrot circle in; the tension of the egg white should hold it securely.
Absolutely. Just ensure the lunchbox has an ice pack, as hard-boiled eggs should not be kept at room temperature for more than two hours.
A tiny piece of radish skin or a small bit of carrot works perfectly as a pink or orange nose.
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Pair these protein-packed mice with high-fiber sides to create a balanced mini-meal. They go wonderfully with a berry sandwich or a fresh fruit salad. For kids, serve them alongside some apple slices with peanut butter dip for a crunchy, satisfying afternoon snack.
For easy-to-peel eggs with no green ring around the yolk, place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan and cover with an inch of water. Bring to a rolling boil, then immediately remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 12 minutes. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath for 5 minutes before peeling.
Now that you have perfectly boiled eggs, here are some of our other favorite hard boiled egg recipes you can make with them:
Recipe yields 2 servings
On a flat surface, slice the eggs in half lengthwise. Arrange the eggs, yolk-side down, on 2 plates.
With a paring knife, slice the black olives into 8 eye shapes. If you don't have a paring knife, cut an olive in half and lay it, cut side down, on a flat surface. With a plastic straw, poke a hole in an olive half. Remove the small round olive piece from the straw. Repeat for each eye. Use the small punched out olive rounds as the eyes.
Slice the radish or carrot into 8 thin circles for the “ears.”
Make 2 slits in the front (the wider part of the egg is the back of the “mouse”) for the “eyes” and make 2 slits for the “ears.” Insert the olive slices into the “eye” slits and the radish or carrot slices into the “ear” slits.
Arrange the chives in the “back” to make tails.
Serve with a wedge of cheese.
If you don't have radishes, thin slices of carrots, cucumbers, or even blanched almond slivers work beautifully.
Instead of black olives, try using small capers, bits of dried seaweed (nori), or even tiny pieces of black beans.
Fresh chives are classic, but thin strips of green onion or a long strand of curly parsley can also create a convincing "mouse" tail.
We use reduced-fat Swiss, but a small wedge of sharp cheddar or a low-sodium mozzarella pearl can be used as a tasty "mouse trap" accessory.