Save to Pinterest A playful, vibrant snack platter inspired by classic sci-fi aliens—perfect for kids parties or themed gatherings. These bite-sized treats use fresh, healthy ingredients to create adorable green aliens with fun edible features.
I created this fun snack to engage my children during their sci-fi movie night—they loved making and eating these little green aliens!
Ingredients
- Produce: 2 large cucumbers, 1 green bell pepper, 1 cup green grapes, 1 cup sugar snap peas, 12 black olives (pitted)
- Dairy: 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Pantry: 24 mini pretzel sticks, 24 edible candy eyes (or use slices of black olives for homemade eyes), 12 toothpicks
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Slice cucumbers into ¾‑inch thick rounds to form the alien faces.
- Step 2:
- Spread a small dollop of cream cheese atop each cucumber round to act as glue.
- Step 3:
- Place a green grape or a halved sugar snap pea on top of each round for the alien head bump.
- Step 4:
- Use black olives (slice or leave whole) to form mouths or antenna bases.
- Step 5:
- Gently press two edible eyes (or olive slices) above the mouth on each cucumber round.
- Step 6:
- Insert two pretzel sticks into the top of each cucumber, securing them with a dab of cream cheese if needed. Place a grape or olive piece at the tip of each pretzel to create antennae.
- Step 7:
- For an extra touch, add thin strips of green bell pepper as arms or tentacles alongside the cucumber rounds.
- Step 8:
- Arrange the finished aliens on a platter. Serve immediately for best texture.
Save to Pinterest This recipe always brings smiles to my family—kids love the creative process and the final platter disappears fast!
Notes
Switch up veggies or add a spicy kick with a dab of guacamole under the face. Serve with ranch or herb dip if desired.
Required Tools
Sharp knife, cutting board, small spoon or butter knife, toothpicks
Nutritional Information
Each alien snack contains approximately 38 calories, 1.5 g total fat, 5 g carbohydrates, and 1 g protein.
Save to Pinterest This snack is quick to prepare and expertly designed to delight both kids and adults alike.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you assemble the alien snacks?
Slice cucumbers into rounds, spread cream cheese on top, then add grapes or sugar snap peas for heads. Use olives for mouths and eyes, and add pretzel sticks as antennae with olive or grape tips.
- → Can I make these snacks vegan?
Yes, substitute dairy cream cheese with a plant-based alternative to keep the snack vegan-friendly.
- → What ingredients create the alien antennae?
Pretzel sticks are used as antennae, secured on cucumber rounds with cream cheese, topped with grapes or olive pieces.
- → Are there options to add more flavors?
For extra taste, add a small spread of guacamole underneath the cucumber faces or serve with ranch or herb dips alongside.
- → Can the eyes be made without candy eyes?
Yes, use sliced black olives as a natural alternative to edible candy eyes for the alien features.
- → What substitutions work for the green veggies?
Zucchini slices or celery sticks can replace cucumbers or bell peppers for variation in texture and flavor.