Frog Pond Snack Tray (Printable)

A playful snack tray with cucumbers, cheese, veggies, and fruits artfully arranged to resemble frogs and a pond.

# What Goes In:

→ Fruits & Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber, sliced into 8 thick rounds
02 - 8 sugar snap peas, halved lengthwise
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 as a dairy-free alternative
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 for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice the cucumber into 8 thick rounds to serve as lily pads and arrange them on a large serving platter.
02 - Place a mozzarella ball or vegan cheese ball on each cucumber slice.
03 - Attach two candy eyes or olive slices to 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 mimic frog legs.
05 - Place baby carrots and cherry tomatoes around the tray to resemble pond plants and flowers.
06 - Scatter blueberries and green grapes around the cucumber lily pads to imitate pond stones and bubbles.
07 - Insert pretzel sticks as reeds and scatter fresh mint leaves over the tray for a decorative, fresh appearance.
08 - Provide extra cream cheese or hummus on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and fun presentation
  • Easy and quick to prepare
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 vegan cheese balls for a dairy-free alternative
  • Chill the tray before serving for best freshness
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