A great nostalgic 90s kids treat to share with the children in your life this summer is none other than dirt cups! We have the traditional ingredients and a new version with healthier ingredient options!
Classic Ingredient | Healthy Alternative | Why It Works |
Chocolate pudding | Greek yogurt + cocoa | Creamy, rich, full of nutrients |
Crushed Oreos | Crushed whole grain graham crackers, granola, or chocolate-flavored oat cereal | Still crunchy and chocolatey |
Gummy worms | Fruit leather strips, dried mango strips, or Organic Gummy Worms | Less sugar, fewer artificial dyes |
Whipped topping | Whipped coconut cream or low-sugar yogurt topping | Light and fluffy but healthier |
Ingredients:
1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
1 package of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies
Gummy worms
Small clear cups
Instructions:
Prepare the pudding by whisking the mix with cold milk. Let it set for 5 minutes.
Fold in the whipped topping until smooth.
Spoon crushed cookies into the bottom of each cup, then layer with pudding.
Top with more crushed cookies and gummy worms.
Chill before serving for best texture.
Ingredients:
1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
2–3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package of crushed chocolate graham crackers
Naturally flavored gummy worms or fruit strips (like mangos)
Small clear cups
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, cocoa powder, honey/maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and chocolatey.
Spoon crushed graham crackers into the bottom of each cup.
Add a layer of the yogurt mixture, then top with more crushed grahams.
Add gummy worms or fruit strips (like mangos).
Chill before serving.