Frog Pond Snack Tray (Printable)

A fun and colorful tray of fresh produce styled as frogs, perfect for playful gatherings and easy entertaining.

# What you'll need:

→ Fruits & Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 8 sugar snap peas
03 - 0.5 cup blueberries
04 - 0.5 cup green grapes
05 - 8 baby carrots
06 - 8 cherry tomatoes

→ Dairy & Dips

07 - 0.5 cup cream cheese or hummus for dairy-free
08 - 16 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) or vegan cheese balls

→ Extras

09 - 16 large edible candy eyes or black olive slices
10 - 0.25 cup pretzel sticks
11 - A handful of fresh mint leaves (optional)

# Method:

01 - Slice the cucumber into 8 thick rounds and arrange them evenly on a large serving platter.
02 - Place one mozzarella ball or vegan cheese ball on each cucumber slice to represent frog bodies.
03 - Using a small dab of cream cheese or hummus, affix two candy eyes or black olive slices onto each cheese ball.
04 - Halve sugar snap peas lengthwise and position two halves behind each cheese ball to mimic frog legs.
05 - Arrange baby carrots and cherry tomatoes artistically around the tray to resemble plants and flowers.
06 - Scatter blueberries and green grapes around the cucumber rounds to depict stones and bubbles in the pond.
07 - Place pretzel sticks vertically as reeds and sprinkle fresh mint leaves to enhance visual appeal.
08 - Provide extra cream cheese or hummus in a small bowl on the side for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creative and fun presentation that kids love
  • Healthy mix of fruits and vegetables
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 fresh mint leaves just before serving to keep them vibrant
  • Prepare ingredients ahead for easy assembly at parties
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