Save to Pinterest 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 kids party we attend; watching the children’s faces light up makes it all worthwhile.
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 to Pinterest Family gatherings are always full of laughter especially when kids compete to create the funniest frog shapes.
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 to Pinterest Enjoy this playful snack that brings smiles and healthy bites together with minimal effort.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I create the frog bodies on the tray?
Use mozzarella balls or vegan cheese balls placed on cucumber slices to represent the frog bodies.
- → What alternatives can I use for the candy eyes?
Small edible candy eyes work well, but black olive slices offer a savory, natural substitute.
- → Can this snack tray be made dairy-free?
Absolutely. Substitute cream cheese with hummus and use vegan cheese balls instead of mozzarella to keep it dairy-free.
- → What ingredients mimic the pond environment?
Sugar snap peas create frog legs, while baby carrots and cherry tomatoes resemble pond plants, and blueberries with grapes imitate stones and bubbles.
- → How long does preparation take?
The entire assembly takes about 20 minutes, with no actual cooking required.
- → Are there any allergen concerns to consider?
This tray contains dairy and gluten from mozzarella, cream cheese, and pretzel sticks; substitutions are recommended for allergies.