Save to Pinterest A playful, nutritious snack tower inspired by giraffes layers of fruits vegetables and cheese create a fun eye-catching treat perfect for kids or parties.
This snack tower has become a favorite at our family gatherings where kids love helping to assemble and eat it.
Ingredients
- Base & Body: 4 thick slices cucumber 4 baby carrots 4 celery sticks (cut into 4-inch lengths) 4 cubes cheddar cheese (about 1-inch) 4 cubes gouda cheese (about 1-inch)
- Neck & Head: 4 long pretzel rods 8 black olive slices (for eyes) 4 cherry tomatoes (for the nose) 4 thin apple slices (for ears)
- Decorative Features: 2 tbsp cream cheese or hummus (for glue) 1 tbsp black sesame seeds (for spots) Fresh chives or parsley (for leaves/grass garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Lay out the cucumber slice as the base of each snack tower.
- Step 2:
- Stack a cube of cheddar cheese on the cucumber followed by a baby carrot and a cube of gouda cheese to form the giraffes body.
- Step 3:
- Insert a pretzel rod upright into the stack for the neck gently pressing it into the cheese and vegetable layers for stability.
- Step 4:
- Attach a cherry tomato to the top of the pretzel rod as the giraffes head securing it with a dab of cream cheese or hummus if needed.
- Step 5:
- Use thin apple slices on each side of the cherry tomato to form ears fixing them with cream cheese or hummus.
- Step 6:
- Place two black olive slices on the cherry tomato for eyes and dab a drop of cream cheese or hummus to help them stick.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle black sesame seeds along the body and neck for spots.
- Step 8:
- Garnish the plate with fresh chives or parsley to resemble leaves or grass.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Save to Pinterest This recipe brings smiles as our kids love making these giraffe towers together in the kitchen.
Required Tools
Cutting board Sharp knife Small spoon or toothpick (for spreading cream cheese/hummus) Serving plate
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese cream cheese) and gluten (pretzel rods) Tree nut free peanut free egg free Always check product labels for cross-contamination if serving to individuals with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories ~85 Total Fat 4 g Carbohydrates 10 g Protein 3 g per tower
Save to Pinterest This snack tower is a delightful and healthy way to brighten any party or snack time.
Common Recipe Questions
- → How do I keep the snack tower stable?
Press the pretzel rod firmly into the cheese and vegetable layers for support, and use cream cheese or hummus as a glue to hold components together.
- → Can I make this snack vegan-friendly?
Yes, replace cheese cubes with plant-based alternatives and use hummus instead of cream cheese for adhesion.
- → What can I substitute for pretzel rods?
Try breadsticks or carrot sticks to maintain the neck shape while keeping the snack sturdy.
- → How long can I prepare this snack in advance?
It's best to assemble just before serving to maintain freshness and crispness of the vegetables.
- → Are there suggestions for dipping sauces?
Ranch dressing or hummus pair well as dips to complement the flavors and add moisture.