Frog Pond Snack Tray (Printer-Friendly)

A playful tray featuring veggies, fruits, and cheese arranged to resemble frogs in a pond.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits & Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 8 sugar snap peas
03 - 1/2 cup blueberries
04 - 1/2 cup green grapes
05 - 8 baby carrots
06 - 8 cherry tomatoes

→ Dairy & Dips

07 - 1/2 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 alternative)
10 - 1/4 cup pretzel sticks
11 - A handful of fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)

# Steps:

01 - Slice the cucumber into 8 thick rounds and arrange evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Place a mozzarella or vegan cheese ball atop each cucumber slice to resemble frog bodies.
03 - Secure two candy eyes or black olive slices on each cheese ball using a small dab of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive.
04 - Split sugar snap peas lengthwise into halves and position two halves behind each cheese ball to mimic frog legs.
05 - Arrange baby carrots and cherry tomatoes around the tray to emulate aquatic plants and flowers.
06 - Distribute blueberries and green grapes around the cucumber lily pads to simulate pond stones and bubbles.
07 - Place pretzel sticks vertically as reeds and scatter fresh mint leaves to provide a fresh aesthetic touch.
08 - Present the tray with extra cream cheese or hummus on the side for dipping.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and fun presentation
  • Easy to prepare in 20 minutes
02 -
  • For a nut-free tray avoid nut-based cheese alternatives
  • Swap in other veggies like celery or bell pepper strips for variety
03 -
  • Use cream cheese or hummus as adhesive to securely attach candy eyes
  • Prepare all veggies and ingredients beforehand for easy assembly
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