A vibrant board with animal crackers, fresh fruit, and fun dips, perfect for festive gatherings.
# What You'll 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, dipped 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 grass effect)
14 - 1/2 cup pretzel sticks (for logs)
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry using paper towels.
02 - Distribute animal crackers in themed clusters across a large serving board or platter to create a safari landscape effect.
03 - Form jungle and savanna areas by grouping grapes, pineapple chunks, strawberries, apple slices, and blueberries.
04 - Place vanilla yogurt, chocolate hazelnut spread, and peanut or sunflower seed butter into small serving bowls and position around the board as watering holes.
05 - Scatter mini marshmallows and optionally candy-coated chocolates to add playful details.
06 - Use shredded coconut to simulate grass and arrange pretzel sticks as logs or pathways.
07 - Ensure all items are easy for children to reach. Serve immediately for best freshness.
