A colorful snack platter formed into a train using fresh fruits, veggies, cheese, and crackers.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base Components
01 - 8 rectangular whole-grain crackers
02 - 1 cucumber, sliced into rounds
03 - 16 mini pretzel sticks
→ Fillings & Decorations
04 - 3.5 oz cheddar cheese, cubed
05 - 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
06 - 1 carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
07 - 1 small apple, sliced
08 - ½ cup seedless grapes
09 - ½ cup cherry tomatoes
10 - ¼ cup hummus
11 - 4 small grape tomatoes or blueberries
→ Extras (optional)
12 - 2 celery sticks, cut into 2-inch pieces
13 - 1 mini pickle
14 - 1 tablespoon cream cheese
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Place the crackers in a line on a large platter or tray to serve as the train cars.
02 - Affix cucumber slices as wheels to each cracker using a small amount of cream cheese or hummus as adhesive. Insert pretzel sticks under each cracker to act as axles.
03 - Fill each train car with a different snack: cheddar cheese cubes, carrot sticks, red bell pepper strips, apple slices, grapes, and cherry tomatoes.
04 - Stack two cubes of cheddar cheese at the front to form the engine. Place a mini pickle or celery piece on top as the smokestack. Use grape tomatoes or blueberries as train lights.
05 - Use cream cheese or hummus to adhere decorations and secure all pieces as needed.
06 - Present with a bowl of hummus or preferred dip alongside for serving.
