Save A whimsical kid-friendly snack tray featuring creative ingredients arranged to resemble frogs in a pond perfect for parties or playful gatherings
This tray always delights kids and adults alike at our family gatherings
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 snack tray brings smiles and laughter when shared with family on sunny afternoons
Required Tools
Sharp knife, Cutting board, Serving platter, Small bowl (for dip)
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (mozzarella, cream cheese) and gluten (pretzel sticks) For dairy-free or gluten-free use appropriate substitutes Always check ingredient labels for hidden allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 150, Total Fat 6 g, Carbohydrates 18 g, Protein 5 g per serving
Save This playful snack tray is a perfect addition to any gathering and sure to impress guests
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I assemble the frog bodies on the tray?
Slice cucumbers into rounds for lily pads and place a mozzarella or vegan cheese ball atop each to form the frog bodies.
- → What can I use as edible eyes for the frogs?
Try large candy eyes for a fun look or black olive slices for a savory alternative.
- → Are there options for dairy-free versions?
Use hummus instead of cream cheese and vegan cheese balls in place of mozzarella.
- → How can I make the tray more colorful and appealing?
Add vibrant vegetables like baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, blueberries, and green grapes to resemble pond plants and stones.
- → What do the pretzel sticks represent on the tray?
Pretzel sticks are arranged as reeds to enhance the pond theme visually.
- → Can I substitute the cheese balls with protein-rich items?
Yes, hard-boiled quail eggs can be used instead for added protein variation.