Blast Off Spaceship Snack (Printable)

A delightful snack board featuring colorful veggies, cheeses, dips, and crunchy bites arranged like a rocketship.

# What You Need:

→ Fresh Produce

01 - 1 cup baby carrots
02 - 1 cup cucumber slices
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes
04 - 1 cup red and yellow bell pepper strips
05 - 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)

→ Dairy & Dips

06 - 1 cup cheddar cheese cubes
07 - 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
08 - 1 cup hummus
09 - 1 cup Greek yogurt ranch dip

→ Crackers & Extras

10 - 1 cup whole grain crackers
11 - 1 cup pretzel sticks
12 - ½ cup popcorn

→ Decorative/Theme Elements

13 - 6 string cheese sticks (for rocket boosters)
14 - 12 blueberries (for planets)
15 - Edible gold star sprinkles (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Arrange the whole grain crackers and pretzel sticks on a large serving platter to form the shape of a rocketship.
02 - Place cheddar cheese cubes and mozzarella balls to construct the body and windows of the spaceship.
03 - Position baby carrots and red and yellow bell pepper strips at the base of the rocket to simulate flames.
04 - Distribute seedless grapes, cherry tomatoes, and blueberries around the platter representing planets and asteroids.
05 - Place string cheese sticks alongside the rocket body to serve as boosters.
06 - Spoon hummus and Greek yogurt ranch dip into small bowls and set them near the vegetables for dipping.
07 - Sprinkle popcorn clusters over the platter to imitate stars or meteor showers.
08 - Optional: Lightly sprinkle edible gold star confetti across the board for an extra space-themed touch.
09 - Present the board immediately and invite guests to create their own space-themed snack combinations.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Nutritious and fun snacks for kids
  • Easy to assemble and visually appealing
02 -
  • Substitute other favorite fruits such as apple slices or melon balls for variety
  • For a vegan version use plant-based cheese alternatives and dips
03 -
  • Add mini pita rounds or rice cakes for more crunch
  • This board pairs well with sparkling water or fruit juice space punch
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