Animal Cracker Safari Board (Printable)

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.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect for kids&rsquo parties and celebrations
  • Combines fun and healthy snacks
02 -
  • Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version
  • Use seasonal fruits for variety
03 -
  • Prepare fruits in advance and keep chilled to maintain freshness
  • Arrange crackers and fruit in fun shapes or patterns to engage kids
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