Frog Pond Snack Tray (Printable Version)

Creative snack arrangement with fresh veggies, fruits, and cheese shaped like frogs in a pond.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits & Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 8 sugar snap peas
03 - ½ cup blueberries
04 - ½ cup green grapes
05 - 8 baby carrots
06 - 8 cherry tomatoes

→ Dairy & Dips

07 - ½ cup cream cheese or hummus for dairy-free option
08 - 16 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) or vegan cheese balls

→ Extras

09 - 16 large edible candy eyes or black olive slices for savory option
10 - ¼ cup pretzel sticks
11 - A handful of fresh mint leaves (optional)

# How To Make:

01 - Slice the cucumber into 8 thick rounds and arrange them evenly on a large platter.
02 - Place a mozzarella ball or vegan cheese ball on each cucumber slice to form the frog's body.
03 - Secure two candy eyes or olive slices onto each cheese ball using a small dab of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive.
04 - Split sugar snap peas lengthwise and position two halves behind each cheese ball to resemble frog legs.
05 - Arrange baby carrots and cherry tomatoes artistically around the tray to mimic aquatic plants and flowers.
06 - Distribute blueberries and green grapes around the cucumber lily pads for a pond-like effect.
07 - Insert pretzel sticks upright as reeds and scatter fresh mint leaves for a natural finishing touch.
08 - Present extra cream cheese or hummus on the side for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and playful presentation
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Contains dairy (mozzarella, cream cheese) and gluten (pretzel sticks)
  • For dairy-free or gluten-free, use appropriate substitutes
03 -
  • Use fresh mint leaves to add a burst of color and freshness
  • Try different colored cherry tomatoes for a more vibrant presentation
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