What ingredients create the frog shapes?

Cucumber slices serve as lily pads, topped with mozzarella or vegan cheese balls for the frog bodies, and candy or olive eyes complete the look.

How are the frog legs made?

Snap peas are halved lengthwise and placed behind the cheese balls to mimic frog legs for a fun and edible detail.

Yes, you can use hummus instead of cream cheese and vegan cheese balls in place of mozzarella for a dairy-free version.

Pretzel sticks are used to resemble pond reeds, adding texture and a salty crunch to the tray.

Hard-boiled quail eggs can replace the cheese balls to increase protein content while maintaining the tray's creative look.

A whimsical, kid-friendly snack tray featuring creative ingredients arranged to resemble frogs in a pond, perfect for parties or playful gatherings.

This snack tray is always a hit at our family gatherings and inspires creativity in kids and adults alike.

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)

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

This tray always brings laughter and joy when served to my family especially on warm weekends spent outdoors.

Sharp knife Cutting board Serving platter Small bowl (for dip)

Contains dairy (mozzarella cream cheese) Contains gluten (pretzel sticks) Use substitutes for dairy-free or gluten-free options

Per serving Calories 150 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 18 g Protein 5 g

This snack tray is the perfect playful addition to any party or casual get-together bringing smiles all around.

→ What ingredients create the frog shapes?: Cucumber slices serve as lily pads, topped with mozzarella or vegan cheese balls for the frog bodies, and candy or olive eyes complete the look.
→ How are the frog legs made?: Snap peas are halved lengthwise and placed behind the cheese balls to mimic frog legs for a fun and edible detail.
→ Can I substitute the dairy items?: Yes, you can use hummus instead of cream cheese and vegan cheese balls in place of mozzarella for a dairy-free version.
→ What do the pretzel sticks represent?: Pretzel sticks are used to resemble pond reeds, adding texture and a salty crunch to the tray.
→ Are there options to add more protein?: Hard-boiled quail eggs can replace the cheese balls to increase protein content while maintaining the tray's creative look.