Save A whimsical, kid-friendly snack tray featuring creative ingredients arranged to resemble frogs in a pond, perfect for parties or playful gatherings.
This snack tray was a hit at our last family gathering, sparking creativity and smiles from kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- Fruits & Vegetables: 1 large cucumber, 8 sugar snap peas, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup green grapes, 8 baby carrots, 8 cherry tomatoes
- Dairy & Dips: 1/2 cup cream cheese (or hummus for dairy-free option), 16 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) or vegan cheese balls
- Extras: 16 large edible candy eyes (or black olive slices for a savory option), 1/4 cup pretzel sticks, A handful of fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Slice the cucumber into 8 thick rounds to form the lily pads Arrange on a large platter
- Step 2:
- Place a mozzarella ball (or vegan cheese ball) on each cucumber slice to create the frogs body
- Step 3:
- Attach two candy eyes (or olive slices) to each cheese ball using a dab of cream cheese or hummus as glue
- Step 4:
- Split sugar snap peas in half lengthwise and place two halves behind each cheese ball for frog legs
- Step 5:
- Use baby carrots and cherry tomatoes to create pond plants and flowers around the tray
- Step 6:
- Add blueberries and green grapes around the cucumber lily pads to resemble pond stones and bubbles
- Step 7:
- Insert pretzel sticks as reeds and scatter mint leaves for a fresh look
- Step 8:
- Serve with extra cream cheese or hummus as a dip on the side
Save This tray brings the family together with fun food and playful presentation that everyone enjoys creating and eating
Required Tools
Sharp knife, Cutting board, Serving platter, Small bowl (for dip)
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (mozzarella, cream cheese) and gluten (pretzel sticks). Use appropriate substitutes for dairy-free or gluten-free options.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 150, Total Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Protein: 5 g (per serving)
Save This playful snack tray offers a fresh and creative way to enjoy healthy ingredients with family or friends
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do you create the frog shapes?
Slice cucumbers into rounds for lily pads and top each with a cheese ball. Attach candy or olive slices as eyes and place snap peas as legs behind the cheese balls.
- → Can this arrangement be made dairy-free?
Yes, substitute cream cheese with hummus and use vegan cheese balls instead of mozzarella to keep it dairy-free.
- → What veggies make up the pond plants?
Baby carrots and cherry tomatoes are arranged around the tray to represent pond plants and flowers.
- → Are there gluten-containing ingredients?
Pretzel sticks are included for reeds and contain gluten. Choose gluten-free alternatives if needed.
- → Is this snack suitable for kids?
Absolutely, the whimsical frog design and colorful ingredients make it especially appealing and fun for children.