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 has become a hit at every gathering, sparking joy and curiosity among kids and adults alike.
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 has brought smiles to my family at every celebration making healthy eating fun for kids
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
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Recipe FAQ
- → What ingredients create the frog bodies?
Small mozzarella or vegan cheese balls are placed on cucumber rounds to form the frog bodies.
- → How are the frog legs made?
Sugar snap peas are split lengthwise and positioned behind the cheese balls to mimic frog legs.
- → Can I make this tray dairy-free?
Yes, replacing cream cheese and mozzarella with hummus and vegan cheese balls works well.
- → What do the pretzel sticks represent?
Pretzel sticks serve as reeds growing along the pond for added texture and visual interest.
- → Are there options for adding protein?
Hard-boiled quail eggs can substitute the cheese balls to increase protein content.
- → How can I garnish the tray for freshness?
Fresh mint leaves are scattered throughout the tray to add a bright, aromatic touch.