We celebrate Easter all throughout lent and there’s nothing more fun than a themed snack for the kids! With spring and Easter, bunnies are a cute theme. These Carrot Patch Pudding Cups are adorable and the perfect Easter snack for kids.

Make them ahead of time for a party or let the kids get in the kitchen to make the pudding cups! They’ll be hopping around like bunnies after they enjoy this springtime snack.

Who didn’t love dirt cups as kid? Basically, they are chocolate pudding with crumbled brownie bites on top so they look like a dirt patch. It gives you a canvas for whatever design you want (during Halloween they are Graveyard Pudding Cups). The possibilities are endless, but these carrots are totally cute for Easter.

My kids love them and they love to help make them. I’ll walk you through the exact steps so your Easter pudding cups are just as cute as mine!

Looking for even more great Easter snack recipes? Here are some of my springtime favorites that I make every Easter:

• Dipped Carrot Pretzels
• Easter Bunny Carrot Cupcakes
• Bunny Butt Rice Krispie Treats

How To Make Carrot Patch Pudding Cups As An Easter Snack

These are so easy to throw together and you don’t need much. All you’ll need is a mixing bowl for the chocolate pudding base, smaller microwave-safe mixing bowls, spoons and the plastic clear cups. There’s not much technique involved with dipping your carrots – even the kids can do it themselves!

Why We Love This Easter Snack Recipe

These Carrot Patch Pudding Cups are fantastic for springtime or Easter. Even if you don’t celebrate Easter, they have the cute spring theme. The pudding cups can be made ahead of time for a party or event, kids can make this recipe and they’re truly tasty! I’ll make them as part of our Easter brunch dessert table – it’s a special treat for the kids. Pair the pudding cups with an Easter Mocktail for kids.

How To Make These Easter Carrot Patch Pudding Cups Ahead Of Time

If you want to make these ahead of time, for a party, you can prep everything but not put it together until the very end. Start by making your chocolate pudding and adding the crushed brownie bites on top. Place the pudding cups in the refrigerator.

In the meantime, dip the pretzels to look like carrots. Store them in an airtight food storage container. Right before serving, add your pretzel carrots on tope of the dirt pudding! The pudding will be chilled, but the pretzels won’t be soggy.

How To Store Your Leftover Easter Snack

If you have any leftovers, I just keep them in the cups. Place some plastic wrap over the top of the pudding cups. Put the pudding cups in the refrigerator. For best freshness, enjoy your Easter pudding cups within 2-3 days of making them. Do not freeze your Easter snack pudding cups!

Recipe Substitutions

Change out the pudding flavor to whatever you like or use a sugar-free version. The chocolate pudding color makes the “dirt” look, but Jello makes different versions of the chocolate.

If you can’t find candy melts, melt white chocolate and add drops of food coloring. Start slowly and mix, until you get the desired color that you’re looking for. Add more food coloring as needed.

What You’ll Need From The Store:

• 20-25 Small Breaded Pretzel Sticks
• 20 Brownie Bites (Store Bought or Homemade) 
• 5.9 oz Box Instant Chocolate Pudding
• 1 ½ Cups Orange Chocolate Discs
• 1 Cup Green Chocolate Discs
• Green Jimmies
• 5- 9oz Clear Plastic Cups

Directions To Make Easter Carrot Patch Pudding Cups

Melt orange chocolate discs according to package directions. Place the melted chocolate in a deep cup or mason jar. This will allow for easier dipping.

Dip each pretzel about ¾ way into the chocolate and set on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Let dry. 

Melt the green chocolate discs according to package directions. Dip the plain end of the pretzel into the melted chocolate and set back on the parchment paper to dry. Sprinkle a few of them with the green jimmies sprinkles. 

While those are drying, make the chocolate pudding according to package directions. Set aside for 5 minutes to firm up. 

Now take one cup and place about ¼ cup of pudding inside, then crumble on about two brownie bites. Add more pudding, then two more brownie bites.

Stick 3-5 “Carrots” into the “dirt”. Serve and Enjoy for a cute Easter treat! 

They pair great with a glass of cold milk and a fun Easter themed kids movie. Serve immediately or refrigerate!