Save to Pins 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.
I loved creating these snack towers for my family—they were a big hit at our last gathering and brought smiles all around.
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 Pins My kids love assembling their own giraffe snack towers, turning snack time into a fun family activity filled with laughter.
Notes
Swap vegetables and cheese as desired (e.g., use bell pepper strips or mozzarella). Serve with a side of ranch or hummus for dipping.
Required Tools
Cutting board, sharp knife, small spoon or toothpick (for spreading cream cheese or hummus), serving plate
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~85, Total Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Protein: 3 g
Save to Pins These snack towers are sure to impress and satisfy at any gathering.
Questions & Answers
- → What ingredients form the base of the tower?
The base includes thick cucumber slices, cheddar and gouda cheese cubes, baby carrots, and celery sticks layered to create the body.
- → How is the neck constructed in the snack tower?
Long pretzel rods are inserted upright into the stacked layers to form the giraffe's neck and provide structure.
- → What can be used to attach smaller toppings like eyes and ears?
Cream cheese or hummus acts as an adhesive to secure olives, apple slices, and cherry tomatoes in place.
- → Are there options for dietary preferences?
Yes, plant-based cheese cubes and hummus can replace dairy for a vegan-friendly version.
- → How can the snack tower be garnished for presentation?
Sprinkle black sesame seeds for spots and add fresh chives or parsley to resemble grass around the base.