Spring has arrived and that means we are spending a lot of time in the schoolyard after the bell has rung. I am always looking for easy to make and healthy after school snacks. The kids are so hungry at the end of the day...they need a good snack. Our old standby is fruit slices, but I was looking for something more. So, I pulled out the spring themed cookie cutters and a pack of tortillas and made a batch of springtime homemade tortilla chips.
Using a spring shaped cookie cutter, cut out tortilla chips from the tortillas. Tortillas are harder to cut through then cookie dough, so you might need to use a sharp knife to cut out the fine details. We used flour tortillas, but this recipe works for corn tortillas as well. I chose a butterfly and flower cookie cutter, but you could use any shape that reminds you of spring.
Next, toss the chips in a bowl with 2 tablespoon of olive oil to lightly coat both sides of each chip. 
Arrange the chips in a single layer, on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with a little salt. Bake in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes - turn over and bake an additional 5 minutes. The chips should be lightly golden and crisp.
Remove from the baking sheet, let them cool and enjoy.
These light and crispy chips are super versatile. They can be eaten on their own, dipped in salsa or hummus. They make a perfect healthy after school snack. We have been enjoying our tortilla chips with President's Choice's new Buckwheat, Chia & Hemp Mini Hummus. My girls love the added crunch of the seeds with the creamy hummus.
The Giveaway
I am super excited to offer this cross-Canada giveaway to you. Pick up a pack of tortilla chips and check out all of President Choice's new spring products with $75 President's Choice giftcard. The giveaway will close in one week - Wednesday, May 6th. Entrants must be a resident of Canada, however those in Quebec are unfortunately unable to enter the giveaway. Good Luck!
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Amy Heffernan says
Strawberries 😀
Carey Hurst says
My favorite spring ingredient would have to be fresh lettuce from my window garden . With my fresh Oregano as well
Jenny says
favourite spring ingredient is a tomato
Marla P says
We love strawberries - cant wait for spring
Jonnie says
Watermelon is my favorite spring ingredient
ivy pluchinsky says
fresh herbs, or fruit for my smoothies
Darlene Schuller says
Green Onions! Love them for a side, cooking in salads.
kristen visser says
love cooking with aspargus
Danielle says
My favourite spring ingredient is raspberries
Bailey Dexter says
A favorite ingredient for cooking & baking is fresh mint that I grown in the garden!
loucheryl says
Basil! LOVE it!
Wendy hutton says
we love spinach on anything
lynn clayton says
i love peas and strawberries and collard greens
Courtney says
Garlic! It's my year round ingredient
Randa @ TBK says
Asparagus!
Karen C. Hill says
It's not necessarily a 'Spring' ingredient but I LOVE cooking with broccoli
Belinda McNabb says
sugar snap peas are one of my favorite spring time ingredients
Lou says
I like to cook with fresh tomatoes!
Pam says
I love asparagus.
Elena says
I never would have thought of doing that with tortillas, looks fun! My favourite spring ingredient is hummus (ok not really and ingredient) but I love spreading it on sandwiches and using it for dip on nights when we'd rather get outside than cook.
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
we like asparagus
Judy Cowan says
My favourite spring ingredient is steak since we don't eat it in the fall/winter months. When we get the BBQ ready it is time to start cooking steak! Great idea with the tortillas!
Jasen H says
Peas! Fresh in season peas are great, add some butter and you are good to go!
Becky Best says
My fave spring/summer ingredient is lemon! I like how it gives a freshness to everything 🙂
Kelly Baker says
My fave Spring ingredient is tomatoes. In salads, in pasta, in sandwiches, on bbq burgers, in fresh salsa and on pizza!
ginette4 says
My favourite Spring ingredient is strawberries, love them with ice cream love them in salads
Josh S says
I enjoy blueberries.
zahra premji says
My favourite spring ingredient is fresh grown herbs from my garden. I grow my own watercress, coriander and such. They add so much flavor and scent to stir-frys.
kristy e says
My favourite spring ingredient is fresh salsa with tortilla chips, yum!
Lindsey says
My favourite spring (summer-ish) ingredient is fresh berries! I love going berry picking then coming home and making yummy desserts or jam with the berries! There is nothing better than in season fruit warmed by the sun!
Mark V. says
my favorite springtime ingredient is strawberries.
Lori Jackson says
My fave spring ingredient would be Chives! They are up and Ive already snipped at them quite a few times. I really love them in a loaded baked potatoe or my garlic smashed potatoes!
Jana L. says
My favourite spring ingredient is....asparagus! and all those lovely greens.
Jenn H says
I am totally going to make these for my kid's lunches. They will be starting to stay for lunch next week, and they both dislike sandwiches! Thanks for the awesome idea!
Jenn H says
Favorite spring ingredients are asparagus and watermelon
SUMMER PLEWES says
I love any fresh fruits as spring ingredients in my meals in the spring. It just makes me feel better to eat some fruit straight from the farm.
Angela Mitchell says
Nothing beats Strawberries for me:) I love putting them in salads especially. Unfortunately I have to wait until late spring/nearly summer to have them fresh from the farm where I live:)
Dana Miller says
My favorite springtime ingredient is mint. I have so many uses for it from food to drinks and smudge sticks.
Suzanne G says
My favourite spring time ingredient is definitely asparagus. So delicious and tender.
Anne Taylor says
Freshly caught halibut!
Tricia Cooper says
My favourite spring ingredient is local fruit - we are so lucky to have such an abundance of it!
jay nelson says
My favourite spring ingredient is fresh fruit - wild strawberries being the best of the best.
Heather Howard says
My favourite spring ingredient is rhubarb.
Soozle says
My favorite spring ingredient is some fresh basil!
Gizele says
Cream cheese is my favourite ingredient.
Robyn L says
favorite spring ingredient is green onion tops; use in Potato Salad, use in Omelettes
and so on.
dawn rader says
fresh fruit!! strawberries...raspberries
Monique L.S. says
I like asparagus.
Nicole Jubleew says
Strawberries are my favourite spring ingredient.
Debbie S. says
My favorite spring ingredient is chives. I can add them to so much and they come up early. Happy Spring!
Tara Gauthier says
Strawberries, everyone in my family loves them and there are so many great ways to use them!
Taylor Hawkins says
Dandelion, I love making dandelion fritters 🙂
melissa gauvin says
fiddle heads!
Lynda Cook says
My favourite is Asparagus and Rhubarb, they are the two best Spring foods!!
lisa bolduc says
Corn on the cob goes on sale and I love it
CL Chin says
Asparagus
Gillian Morgan says
Strawberries are my favourite spring ingredient.
Pat Drouillard says
cucumbers
Amber Y says
My favourite spring ingredient is asparagus. It's delicious and works in so many recipes that you'd never expect!
Taiyewo says
My favourite ingredient would have to be strawberries!
Lisa Neutel says
my fave spring ingediant is basil and other fresh herbs