Up Up Away Balloon Snacks (Print)

Vibrant balloon snacks with cherry tomatoes, grapes, cheese, and pretzels for fun gatherings.

# Ingredients:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 pint assorted cherry tomatoes
02 - 1 cup seedless grapes
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
08 - Fresh parsley or basil leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Wash and thoroughly dry all cherry tomatoes and grapes.
02 - Thread cherry tomatoes, grapes, cheddar cubes, and mozzarella balls alternately onto each pretzel stick to create a colorful pattern.
03 - Spread a small amount of hummus or cream cheese onto each mini round cracker.
04 - Press the bottom end of each pretzel stick with toppings into the center of a cracker to secure them together.
05 - Optionally, arrange parsley or basil leaves around the base for visual appeal before serving immediately or refrigerating up to 2 hours.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly colorful snacks
  • Perfect for parties playdates
02 -
  • For a sweeter version substitute cheese with marshmallows and use fruit-only combinations.
  • Add mini cucumber slices or bell pepper squares for extra crunch and color.
03 -
  • Alternate colors and shapes for visual appeal.
  • Use cream cheese for a firmer glue effect.
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