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.