Up Up Away Hot Air Snacks (Printable)

Vibrant snacks shaped like hot air balloons, using fresh produce and cheese for a fun, colorful treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fresh Produce

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

# Directions:

01 - Thoroughly wash and dry all fresh produce.
02 - Thread cherry tomatoes, grapes, cheddar cubes, and mozzarella balls onto each pretzel stick, alternating colors and shapes to resemble a colorful hot air balloon.
03 - Spread a small amount of hummus or cream cheese onto each mini cracker.
04 - Press the bottom end of each topped pretzel stick gently into the center of a prepared cracker, securing it with the spread.
05 - Place parsley or basil leaves around the base for added visual appeal, if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Kid-friendly and fun
  • Easy to prepare
02 -
  • Contains dairy and wheat (cheese, crackers)
  • Contains gluten (pretzel sticks, crackers)
03 -
  • Add mini cucumber slices or bell pepper squares for extra crunch and color
  • Serve with ranch dip or yogurt dip for extra flavor
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