Save to Pinterest A playful, nutritious snack tower inspired by giraffes—layers of fruits, vegetables, and cheese create a fun, eye-catching treat perfect for kids or parties.
This snack tower always brings smiles when I serve it to my family—it’s a creative way to enjoy healthy ingredients.
Ingredients
- Base & Body: 4 thick slices cucumber, 4 baby carrots, 4 celery sticks (cut into 4-inch lengths), 4 cubes cheddar cheese (about 1-inch), 4 cubes gouda cheese (about 1-inch)
- Neck & Head: 4 long pretzel rods, 8 black olive slices (for eyes), 4 cherry tomatoes (for the nose), 4 thin apple slices (for ears)
- Decorative Features: 2 tbsp cream cheese or hummus (for glue), 1 tbsp black sesame seeds (for spots), Fresh chives or parsley (for leaves/grass garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Lay out the cucumber slice as the base of each snack tower.
- Step 2:
- Stack a cube of cheddar cheese on the cucumber, followed by a baby carrot and a cube of gouda cheese to form the giraffes body.
- Step 3:
- Insert a pretzel rod upright into the stack for the neck, gently pressing it into the cheese and vegetable layers for stability.
- Step 4:
- Attach a cherry tomato to the top of the pretzel rod as the giraffes head, securing it with a dab of cream cheese or hummus if needed.
- Step 5:
- Use thin apple slices on each side of the cherry tomato to form ears, fixing them with cream cheese or hummus.
- Step 6:
- Place two black olive slices on the cherry tomato for eyes, and dab a drop of cream cheese or hummus to help them stick.
- Step 7:
- Sprinkle black sesame seeds along the body and neck for spots.
- Step 8:
- Garnish the plate with fresh chives or parsley to resemble leaves or grass.
- Step 9:
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Save to Pinterest We love making these snack towers together as a family activity, turning healthy eating into creative fun.
Required Tools
Cutting board, sharp knife, small spoon or toothpick (for spreading cream cheese/hummus), serving plate
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese, cream cheese) and gluten (pretzel rods). Tree nut free, peanut free, egg free. Always check product labels for cross-contamination if serving to individuals with allergies.
Nutritional Information
Calories approx 85 per tower. Total Fat 4 g. Carbohydrates 10 g. Protein 3 g.
Save to Pinterest This creative snack is perfect for quick preparation and makes healthy eating exciting in any setting.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I make this snack tower vegan?
Yes, substitute plant-based cheese cubes and use hummus instead of cream cheese to keep it vegan.
- → What are good alternatives for the cheese cubes?
Soft mozzarella or vegan cheese cubes work well as substitutes to maintain the texture and flavor balance.
- → How do I keep the snack tower stable?
Press the pretzel rod gently into the layered vegetables and cheese and use a spread like cream cheese or hummus as glue for the toppings.
- → Can I prepare these in advance?
For best texture, assemble shortly before serving to keep ingredients fresh and crisp.
- → Are there gluten-free options?
Use gluten-free pretzel rods or replace them with sturdy veggie sticks, such as celery, to keep it gluten-free.