Up Up & Away Snacks (Printable Version)

Vibrant snacks with fresh produce and cheese on pretzels, perfect for colorful party treats and easy bites.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 pint cherry tomatoes, assorted colors
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes, mixed colors
03 - 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
04 - 1 cup mini mozzarella balls

→ Deli & Bakery

05 - 8 pretzel sticks
06 - 8 mini round crackers

→ Pantry & Miscellaneous

07 - 2 tablespoons hummus or cream cheese, for assembly
08 - Fresh parsley or basil leaves, optional for garnish

# How to Make:

01 - Rinse and dry all fresh produce thoroughly.
02 - Thread cherry tomatoes, grapes, cheddar cubes, and mini mozzarella balls onto each pretzel stick, alternating colors and shapes to resemble a hot air balloon.
03 - Spread a small amount of hummus or cream cheese onto the center of each mini round cracker.
04 - Press the bottom end of each pretzel stick, with toppings, into the center of the corresponding cracker to secure the snack.
05 - Optionally arrange parsley or basil leaves around the base of each snack for a decorative leafy effect. Serve promptly or refrigerate up to 2 hours.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and fun to make
  • Colorful and perfect for parties
02 -
  • Contains dairy and wheat from cheese and crackers
  • Can be customized with marshmallows or fruit for sweetness
03 -
  • Use assorted colors of cherry tomatoes and grapes to create vibrant balloons
  • Apply the glue sparingly to keep crackers crisp
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