Animal Cracker Safari Board (Printable)

A vibrant party platter featuring animal crackers, fresh fruit clusters, and assorted dips designed for sharing.

# 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 (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 for grass effect)
14 - 1/2 cup pretzel sticks (for logs)

# Method:

01 - Wash all fruit thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
02 - Place animal crackers in themed clusters across a large serving board or platter to create a safari landscape.
03 - Form small groups of grapes, pineapple chunks, strawberries, apple slices, and blueberries to represent jungles and savannas on the board.
04 - Spoon vanilla yogurt, chocolate hazelnut spread, and peanut or sunflower seed butter into small serving bowls and place them around the board as watering holes.
05 - Distribute mini marshmallows and colorful candy-coated chocolates across the board for playful details.
06 - Sprinkle shredded coconut to mimic grass and arrange pretzel sticks as logs or pathways.
07 - Ensure all items are easily accessible for children’s hands and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble and visually engaging
  • Offers a variety of flavors and textures
02 -
  • Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
  • Use seasonal fruits for variety.
03 -
  • Add animal-shaped fruit cutouts or themed food picks for extra fun.
  • Pair with kid-friendly drinks like fruit punch or lemonade.
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