Animal Cracker Safari Board (Printer View)

A fun, vibrant snack board combining animal crackers, fresh fruit, and creamy dips for playful gatherings.

# What you'll need:

→ Crackers

01 - 2 cups animal crackers (classic or frosted)

→ Fresh Fruit

02 - 1 cup green grapes
03 - 1 cup red grapes
04 - 1 cup strawberries, halved
05 - 1 cup pineapple chunks
06 - 1 cup apple slices (dip in lemon water to prevent browning)
07 - 1 cup blueberries

→ Dips

08 - 1 cup vanilla yogurt
09 - 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
10 - 1/2 cup peanut butter or sunflower seed butter

→ Treats & Garnishes

11 - 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
12 - 1/2 cup colorful candy-coated chocolates (optional)
13 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional, for grass effect)
14 - 1/2 cup pretzel sticks (to mimic logs)

# Method:

01 - Rinse all fruit thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Position animal crackers in themed clusters across a large serving board to resemble a safari landscape.
03 - Create areas representing jungles and savannas by grouping grapes, pineapple, strawberries, apple slices, and blueberries.
04 - Spoon vanilla yogurt, chocolate hazelnut spread, and peanut or sunflower seed butter into small bowls and place around the board as ‘watering holes.’
05 - Distribute mini marshmallows and candy-coated chocolates to add playful accents.
06 - Use shredded coconut to imitate grass and lay pretzel sticks to represent logs or pathways.
07 - Ensure all items are accessible to children and serve immediately for maximum freshness and enjoyment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Colorful and fun for kids
  • Easy to prepare and customize
02 -
  • Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version
  • Use seasonal fruits for variety
03 -
  • Add animal-shaped fruit cutouts or themed food picks for extra fun
  • Pair the board with kid-friendly drinks like fruit punch or lemonade
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