Save A whimsical, ocean-inspired snack platter featuring playful starfish-shaped sandwiches, fresh fruits, and crunchy snacks—perfect for summer gatherings or kids parties.
This snack spread always brings smiles at our summer get-togethers and delights the kids with its playful presentation.
Ingredients
- Starfish Sandwiches: 12 slices soft sandwich bread, 6 tbsp cream cheese (or hummus), 6 tbsp jam nut butter or deli meat (choose preferred fillings), 1 small cucumber thinly sliced, 1 small carrot peeled and grated, 1 starfish-shaped cookie cutter (approx. 3-4 inches wide)
- Fresh Fruit & Veggies: 1 cup seedless grapes halved, 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved, 1 cup baby carrots, 1 cup cucumber rounds
- Crunchy Snacks: 1 cup mini pretzel twists (seaweed), 1 cup goldfish-shaped crackers, 1 cup pita chips or veggie chips
- Dips: 1/2 cup ranch dip or hummus, 1/2 cup fruit yogurt (for fruit)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Using the starfish cookie cutter cut star shapes from the bread slices. You should get one star per slice—save the bread scraps for breadcrumbs or another use.
- Step 2:
- Spread cream cheese (or hummus) on half of the star-shaped bread pieces.
- Step 3:
- Add your preferred filling: jam nut butter or deli meat followed by slices of cucumber or grated carrot if desired.
- Step 4:
- Top each with another star-shaped bread piece to form sandwiches.
- Step 5:
- Arrange the starfish sandwiches in the center of a large platter.
- Step 6:
- Surround the sandwiches with halved grapes strawberries baby carrots and cucumber rounds.
- Step 7:
- Add clusters of pretzel twists goldfish crackers and pita chips to represent seaweed and ocean floor.
- Step 8:
- Place dips in small bowls and nestle them among the snacks.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.
Save Enjoying this snack with family always creates fun memories and encourages kids to try new fruits and veggies.
Required Tools
Starfish-shaped cookie cutter large serving platter small bowls (for dips) sharp knife vegetable peeler
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (bread crackers pita chips) Dairy (cream cheese yogurt ranch dip) Nuts (if using nut butter) Soy (in some deli meats or dips). Always check labels for potential allergens and cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories 240 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 36 g Protein 6 g per serving (estimated)
Save This playful snack platter brings the ocean to your table and makes healthy eating fun and delicious.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I make the star-shaped sandwiches?
Use a starfish-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from soft sandwich bread. Spread your chosen fillings between two star-shaped pieces to form playful sandwiches.
- → Can I substitute cream cheese in the filling?
Yes, dairy-free spreads like hummus or nut butters work well as alternatives while maintaining creamy texture and flavor.
- → What snacks complement the star-shaped sandwiches?
Fresh fruit like grapes and strawberries, baby carrots, cucumber rounds, mini pretzels, goldfish crackers, and pita chips add color and crunch.
- → How long can the platter be prepared in advance?
Prepare sandwiches and arrange the platter shortly before serving to keep bread fresh; dips and fruits can be prepped earlier and chilled.
- → Are there options for non-vegetarian adaptations?
Yes, you can include deli meats such as turkey or chicken in the sandwich fillings for added variety.