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 been a hit at every party I hosted, with kids loving the fun frog shapes and adults enjoying the fresh ingredients.
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 Making this snack tray always brings smiles to my family's gatherings as everyone reaches for their favorite 'frogs' on the platter.
Preparation Tips
Use fresh and firm cucumbers for better lily pad shapes and rinse fruits thoroughly before use.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled with a side of cream cheese or hummus dip to enhance the flavors and keep the tray fresh.
Variations
Try substituting candy eyes with olive slices for a savory version or add hard-boiled quail eggs for extra protein.
Save to Pinterest This snack tray is a delightful way to encourage kids to eat fresh produce while having fun at any party or gathering.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I assemble the frog shapes?
Slice cucumbers into thick rounds to form lily pads. Place mozzarella balls on top, attach candy eyes or olive slices with cream cheese or hummus, then add split sugar snap peas as legs behind each ball.
- → Can I substitute the cheese balls for a vegan option?
Yes, you can use vegan cheese balls or other plant-based alternatives to maintain the frog body shapes without dairy.
- → Are there gluten-free options for the pretzel sticks?
Gluten-free pretzel sticks or crunchy veggie sticks like celery can replace traditional pretzels to keep the reeds without gluten.
- → What other vegetables work well for the pond decorations?
Celery sticks, bell pepper strips, or additional carrots and cherry tomatoes enhance the pond plants and flowers for more variety.
- → How to serve the dip with this tray?
Serve extra cream cheese or hummus in a small bowl alongside the tray to complement the fresh veggies and cheese balls.