Animal Cracker Safari Platter (Printable)

A vibrant snack featuring animal crackers, mixed fruit, and tasty dips arranged playfully.

# What You Need:

→ Crackers

01 - 2 cups animal crackers (classic or frosted varieties)

→ 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 (soaked in lemon water to prevent browning)
07 - 1 cup blueberries

→ Dips

08 - 1 cup vanilla yogurt
09 - 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread
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 (for logs)

# Directions:

01 - Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Distribute animal crackers in themed clusters on a large serving board or platter to simulate a safari landscape.
03 - Form clusters of grapes, pineapple chunks, strawberries, apple slices, and blueberries to represent jungles and savannas.
04 - Place vanilla yogurt, chocolate hazelnut spread, and peanut or sunflower seed butter into small bowls, arranging them as 'watering holes' around the board.
05 - Scatter mini marshmallows and candy-coated chocolates over the board to create fun highlights.
06 - Use shredded coconut to simulate grass and position pretzel sticks to mimic logs or pathways.
07 - Ensure all elements are easily accessible to children. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and engaging for kids
  • Easy to prepare and customizable
02 -
  • Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version
  • Use seasonal fruits for variety
03 -
  • Arrange clusters artfully to mimic a safari landscape
  • Use lemon water to keep apple slices from browning
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