A whimsical platter combining animal crackers, fresh fruit, and dips for a fun, colorful spread.
# Components:
→ 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 (dip in lemon water to prevent browning)
07 - 1 cup blueberries
→ Dips
08 - 1 cup vanilla yogurt
09 - 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)
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 grass effect)
14 - 1/2 cup pretzel sticks (for logs)
# Directions:
01 - Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Place animal crackers in themed clusters across a large serving board to create a safari landscape.
03 - Use clusters of grapes, pineapple chunks, strawberries, apple slices, and blueberries to form jungle and savanna areas on the board.
04 - Spoon vanilla yogurt, chocolate hazelnut spread, and peanut or sunflower butter into small bowls and arrange them as watering holes around the platter.
05 - Scatter mini marshmallows and candy-coated chocolates throughout the board as decorative elements.
06 - Sprinkle shredded coconut to simulate grass and place pretzel sticks as logs or pathways.
07 - Ensure all items are easy to reach for children and serve immediately.
