How do you assemble the frog bodies?

Place mozzarella or vegan cheese balls on cucumber slices and attach candy eyes or olive slices using cream cheese or hummus as an adhesive.

What ingredients create the frog legs?

Sugar snap peas are sliced lengthwise in halves and positioned behind the cheese balls to resemble frog legs.

Yes, swap cream cheese for hummus and use vegan cheese balls instead of mozzarella for a dairy-free option.

Pretzel sticks serve as reeds and fresh mint leaves add a bright, fresh touch to the layout.

Celery or bell pepper strips can replace some veggies for variety, and hard-boiled quail eggs provide added protein.

Serve alongside extra cream cheese or hummus for dipping to complement the fresh ingredients.

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

This tray has been a hit at every gathering we hosted with kids and adults alike loving the playful frog theme.

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

My family especially enjoys assembling this tray together making it a fun activity as well as a tasty treat

Pairs well with lemonade or fruit-infused water for a refreshing combo perfect for summer parties

Contains dairy (mozzarella cream cheese) and gluten (pretzel sticks). Use suitable substitutes for dairy-free or gluten-free needs

Approximately 150 calories 6 g total fat 18 g carbohydrates and 5 g protein per serving

This playful snack tray is sure to be a favorite addition to your party spread

→ How do you assemble the frog bodies?: Place mozzarella or vegan cheese balls on cucumber slices and attach candy eyes or olive slices using cream cheese or hummus as an adhesive.
→ What ingredients create the frog legs?: Sugar snap peas are sliced lengthwise in halves and positioned behind the cheese balls to resemble frog legs.
→ Can this tray be made dairy-free?: Yes, swap cream cheese for hummus and use vegan cheese balls instead of mozzarella for a dairy-free option.
→ What are some suggested garnishes?: Pretzel sticks serve as reeds and fresh mint leaves add a bright, fresh touch to the layout.
→ Are there alternative vegetables recommended?: Celery or bell pepper strips can replace some veggies for variety, and hard-boiled quail eggs provide added protein.
→ How should the tray be served?: Serve alongside extra cream cheese or hummus for dipping to complement the fresh ingredients.