Save A whimsical, colorful party platter featuring animal crackers, fresh fruit, and playful dips—perfect for delighting kids at any celebration.
This board always brings smiles at our family gatherings and is quick to assemble even on busy days.
Ingredients
- Crackers: 2 cups animal crackers (classic or frosted varieties)
- Fresh Fruit: 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup red grapes, 1 cup strawberries halved, 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1 cup apple slices (dip in lemon water to prevent browning), 1 cup blueberries
- Dips: 1 cup vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella), 1/2 cup peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
- Treats & Garnishes: 1/2 cup mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup colorful candy-coated chocolates (optional), 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional grass effect), 1/2 cup pretzel sticks (for logs)
Instructions
- Step 1 Wash and prepare all fruit:
- Pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 2 Arrange animal crackers:
- Place in themed clusters across a large board or platter to mimic a safari landscape.
- Step 3 Create jungles and savannas:
- Use clusters of grapes pineapple strawberries apple slices and blueberries.
- Step 4 Place dips:
- Put yogurt chocolate spread and peanut or sunflower butter in small serving bowls positioned as watering holes around the board.
- Step 5 Scatter treats:
- Distribute mini marshmallows and candy-coated chocolates as playful accents.
- Step 6 Add garnishes:
- Use shredded coconut to mimic grass and pretzel sticks for logs or pathways.
- Step 7 Serve:
- Ensure all items are easily reachable by small hands Serve immediately.
Save Our kids love gathering around the board and picking their favorite treats together creating joyful moments every time.
Recommended Tools
Large serving board or platter Small bowls for dips Sharp knife (for fruit) Paper towels
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (animal crackers) milk (yogurt chocolate spread) peanuts tree nuts (peanut butter chocolate spread) soy (chocolate spread candy-coated chocolates). For allergies use suitable substitutes e.g nut-free butters dairy-free yogurt and check all labels carefully.
Nutritional Information
Calories 260 Total Fat 9 g Carbohydrates 40 g Protein 4 g per serving
Save This Animal Cracker Safari Board combines whimsy and nutrition perfectly making it a hit at every party.
Kitchen Tips & Answers
- → How do I prepare the fruit for the board?
Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly. Slice strawberries in halves and apple slices can be dipped in lemon water to prevent browning.
- → Can I substitute the nut-based spreads?
Yes, sunflower seed butter can replace peanut butter for a nut-free version, and any dairy-free yogurt works as an alternative for vanilla yogurt.
- → How should I arrange the items on the board?
Arrange animal crackers in clusters to mimic a safari landscape. Create sections with various fruits and position dips like watering holes for easy access.
- → What treats can I add for extra fun?
Mini marshmallows, candy-coated chocolates, shredded coconut for a grass effect, and pretzel sticks for logs or pathways add playful elements.
- → Is this board suitable for kids with allergies?
Check allergens carefully; wheat, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, and soy are present. Use suitable substitutes and alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions.