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 has become a hit at all our family gatherings, especially with the kids delighting in the frog shapes.
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 always brings smiles at our family parties especially when the kids spot the frogs among the snacks
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 per serving
Save This snack tray is perfect for entertaining and encourages healthy eating in a playful way
Cooking Questions & Answers
- → How do I assemble the frog shapes?
Slice cucumbers into rounds, place mozzarella balls on top, add candy eyes using cream cheese as glue, and arrange snap peas as legs behind the cheese balls.
- → Can I substitute dairy ingredients?
Yes, use hummus instead of cream cheese and vegan cheese balls for a dairy-free variation.
- → What vegetables work well for pond plants?
Baby carrots and cherry tomatoes create colorful pond plants and flowers around the frogs for a natural look.
- → Are there suggestions for added protein?
Hard-boiled quail eggs can replace cheese balls to increase protein content while keeping the fun design.
- → How should I serve the tray?
Serve the assembled tray on a large platter with extra cream cheese or hummus on the side for dipping.
- → Can I use different crunchy elements instead of pretzel sticks?
Yes, alternatives like celery sticks or bell pepper strips can mimic reeds and add variety.