Frog Pond Snack Tray (Print Version)

A playful snack tray with cucumber, mozzarella, fruits, and veggies arranged to mimic a frog pond.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits & Vegetables

01 - 1 large cucumber
02 - 8 sugar snap peas
03 - 1/2 cup blueberries
04 - 1/2 cup green grapes
05 - 8 baby carrots
06 - 8 cherry tomatoes

→ Dairy & Dips

07 - 1/2 cup cream cheese or hummus for dairy-free option
08 - 16 small mozzarella balls (bocconcini) or vegan cheese balls

→ Extras

09 - 16 large edible candy eyes or black olive slices
10 - 1/4 cup pretzel sticks
11 - A handful of fresh mint leaves (optional)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Slice the cucumber into 8 thick rounds to serve as lily pads and arrange them on a large serving platter.
02 - Place one mozzarella ball or vegan cheese ball on each cucumber slice to represent each frog's body.
03 - Fix two candy eyes or olive slices onto each cheese ball using a small dab of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive.
04 - Halve the sugar snap peas lengthwise and position two halves behind each cheese ball to resemble frog legs.
05 - Arrange baby carrots and cherry tomatoes around the tray to mimic pond plants and flowers.
06 - Place blueberries and green grapes around the cucumber rounds to imitate pond stones and bubbles.
07 - Insert pretzel sticks as reeds and scatter fresh mint leaves for added freshness and visual appeal.
08 - Offer additional cream cheese or hummus on the side for dipping.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Creative and fun presentation for kids
  • Easy to prepare and customize
02 -
  • For a nut-free tray avoid nut-based cheese alternatives
  • Pairs well with lemonade or fruit-infused water
03 -
  • Use vegan cheese balls for a dairy-free option
  • Swap veggies like celery or bell pepper strips for added variety
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