Portable Veggie & Cheese Pinwheels with Hummus Dip
Veggie Pinwheels
Kid-friendly pinwheels with veggies, cheese, and hummus — perfect handheld snack for park days.
Nutrition (per serving)
These pinwheels are my go-to snack to toss in a tote for park days — soft tortillas spread with creamy hummus and a little cream cheese, layered with crunchy veggies and melty cheddar. Kids love the spirals, they hold well in a container, and they’re easy to pick up without a mess.
Make them ahead and chill so they slice cleanly; pack a little hummus container for dipping and an ice pack to keep everything fresh. Swap fillings to suit tastes — turkey or avocado work great — and you’ll have a portable, crowd-pleasing snack in minutes.
Ingredients
- 8-inch flour tortillas:6 pieces
- Hummus:1/2 cup
- Cream cheese, softened:4 oz
- Shredded cheddar cheese:1 cup
- Baby spinach, packed:1 cup
- Cucumber, finely diced:1/2 cup
- Carrot, grated:1/2 cup
- Red bell pepper, finely diced:1/2 cup
- Lemon juice:1 tsp
- Salt:1/4 tsp
- Black pepper:1/8 tsp
- Everything bagel seasoning (optional):1 tsp
Instructions
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In a small bowl, stir together hummus, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and spreadable.
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Lay one tortilla flat and spread about 2 tbsp of the hummus mixture evenly over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
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Sprinkle a thin layer of shredded cheddar over the hummus, then top with a handful of spinach, and evenly distribute cucumber, carrot, and red pepper.
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Lightly sprinkle everything bagel seasoning if using. Roll the tortilla tightly from one edge into a compact log, pressing to seal the seam.
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Wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15–20 minutes to firm up (this helps with clean slicing).
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Unwrap and use a sharp knife to slice each roll into 6 pinwheels. Pack 3–4 pinwheels per child in an airtight container with a small separate container of extra hummus for dipping and an ice pack.
Tips & Notes
- Chill the rolled tortillas before slicing for neat pinwheels — it makes them much easier to cut.
- Make a few different filling combos (turkey & avocado, sun-dried tomato & basil) to keep picky eaters happy.
- For younger kids, cut pinwheels into smaller bites and skip toothpicks. Keep hummus in a sealed small cup to avoid soggy pinwheels.
- Use whole wheat or spinach tortillas to sneak in extra fiber and color.
