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Three small mason jar-style cups filled with chocolate cookie crumble 'dirt,' vibrant green avocado mousse 'grass,' and playful gummy insects (worms and beetles) on top, with dew drops and edible flower petals for detail, placed on a rustic wooden table.

The Lion King Grub Gummy Dirt Cups

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Inspired by Timon and Pumbaa’s ‘Hakuna Matata’ ethos, these gummy dirt cups are a fun, no-bake snack combining chocolate cookie crust, creamy avocado mash, and gummy insects for a playful nod to the savannah.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (e.g., Oreos, minus filling)
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 12 gummy worms or insects (e.g., Gummy Bugs or Haribo Worms)
  • Optional: edible flower petals, powdered sugar for ‘dew’

Instructions

  1. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into 3 small mason jar-sized cups or glasses (about 1/4 cup each).
  2. In a bowl, combine mashed avocado, powdered sugar, lime juice, and vanilla—mix until smooth and vibrant green.
  3. Spoon avocado mixture over cookies, smoothing the top.
  4. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  5. Top with gummy insects and optional edible petals and powdered sugar ‘dew.’ Serve chilled.

Notes

  • For a sweeter twist, add 1 tbsp honey to the avocado mix.
  • Use a piping bag for neater layering.
  • Gummies can be replaced with chocolate ants or mint candies for variety.
  • Best served same day to prevent avocado browning.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 180 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
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