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 brings smiles and sparks imagination during our family get-togethers.
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 always delights kids and adults alike making gatherings more fun and memorable.
Required Tools
Sharp knife Cutting board Serving platter Small bowl (for dip)
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (mozzarella cream cheese) Contains 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
Save This frog pond snack tray is a fun and healthy way to engage kids in eating fruits and veggies.
Recipe Q&A
- → How do you create the frog bodies in this tray?
Use mozzarella balls or vegan cheese balls placed on cucumber slices to mimic frog bodies.
- → What can be used to attach the candy eyes to the cheese?
A small amount of cream cheese or hummus works well as adhesive to secure the eyes.
- → Which vegetables represent frog legs and pond plants?
Split sugar snap peas resemble frog legs, while baby carrots and cherry tomatoes imitate plants and flowers.
- → Can this tray accommodate dairy-free diets?
Yes, substitute cheese balls with vegan alternatives and use hummus instead of cream cheese.
- → What kinds of dips pair well with this snack tray?
Cream cheese or hummus dips complement the fresh vegetables and cheese perfectly.