Blast Off Spaceship Snack (Printable version)

A vibrant board with veggies, cheese, crackers, and dips arranged in a playful spaceship design.

# What you need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 cup baby carrots
02 - 1 cup cucumber slices
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 cup red and yellow bell pepper strips
05 - 1 cup seedless grapes, red or green

→ Dairy & Dips

06 - 1 cup cheddar cheese cubes
07 - 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
08 - 1 cup hummus
09 - 1 cup Greek yogurt ranch dip

→ Crackers & Extras

10 - 1 cup whole grain crackers
11 - 1 cup pretzel sticks
12 - 1/2 cup popcorn

→ Decorative/Theme Elements

13 - 6 string cheese sticks (rocket boosters)
14 - 12 blueberries (planets)
15 - Edible gold star sprinkles (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Layout whole grain crackers and pretzel sticks on a large serving platter in the shape of a rocketship.
02 - Position cheddar cheese cubes and mozzarella balls to create the body and window areas of the rocketship.
03 - Place baby carrots and bell pepper strips at the base to simulate rocket flames.
04 - Scatter seedless grapes, cherry tomatoes, and blueberries around the board to represent planets and asteroids.
05 - Arrange string cheese sticks along the sides of the rocketship as boosters.
06 - Fill small bowls with hummus and Greek yogurt ranch dip and place them near the vegetables for dipping.
07 - Distribute popcorn clusters around the board to resemble stars or meteor showers.
08 - Sprinkle edible gold star sprinkles over the entire board for a cosmic touch, if desired.
09 - Present immediately and invite guests to create their own space-themed snack bites.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Nutritious and fun for kids
  • Easy to assemble with no cooking required
02 -
  • Substitute other favorite fruits such as apple slices or melon balls for variety
  • For a vegan version use plant-based cheese alternatives and dips
03 -
  • Use a large enough platter to give space for creative arrangement
  • Prepare dips in advance to save time on serving day
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