Whimsical platter featuring animal crackers, fresh fruit clusters, and assorted dips perfect for celebrations.
# What You 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 - ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
10 - ½ cup peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
→ Treats & Garnishes
11 - ½ cup mini marshmallows
12 - ½ cup candy-coated chocolates (optional)
13 - ¼ cup shredded coconut (optional)
14 - ½ cup pretzel sticks
# How-To:
01 - Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Distribute animal crackers in themed clusters across a large serving board to simulate a safari landscape.
03 - Form jungles and savannas by grouping grapes, pineapple chunks, strawberries, apple slices, and blueberries in clusters on the board.
04 - Spoon vanilla yogurt, chocolate hazelnut spread, and peanut or sunflower seed butter into small bowls and place them strategically as watering holes on the board.
05 - Scatter mini marshmallows and candy-coated chocolates across the board as playful embellishments.
06 - Use shredded coconut to simulate grass and pretzel sticks to represent logs or pathways.
07 - Ensure all components are within easy reach for children and serve immediately.