King Jungle Lion Lunch Board (Printer View)

Colorful board with fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein arranged as a playful lion's face.

# What you'll need:

→ Main Board Components

01 - 4 whole wheat sandwich thins
02 - 240 ml hummus or cream cheese
03 - 120 g shredded carrots
04 - 120 g orange bell pepper strips
05 - 150 g yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 120 g cucumber slices
07 - 8 black olives, pitted and sliced
08 - 1 small apple, sliced
09 - 4 slices cheddar cheese, cut into triangles

→ For Serving and Decorating

10 - 150 g grapes or berries
11 - 120 g snap peas
12 - 30 g mini crackers

# Method:

01 - Lay sandwich thins flat on a large platter, forming the base for four lion faces.
02 - Generously spread hummus or cream cheese evenly over each sandwich thin.
03 - Arrange shredded carrots and orange bell pepper strips in a circle around each sandwich thin, alternating colors to simulate the lion's mane.
04 - Place halved yellow cherry tomatoes around the mane for added color and texture.
05 - Position cucumber slices as cheek accents on each face.
06 - Arrange black olive slices to create eyes and nose; add thin olive strips as whiskers.
07 - Place apple slices to depict a smiling mouth on each lion face.
08 - Set cheddar cheese triangles atop each sandwich thin to represent ears.
09 - Distribute grapes, snap peas, and mini crackers in remaining spaces to complete the board with additional snacks.
10 - Present immediately to ensure optimal freshness and enjoyment.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and engaging presentation for kids
  • Includes a variety of colorful and healthy ingredients
02 -
  • Swap hummus for flavored cream cheese or Greek yogurt dip for variety
  • Use turkey or ham slices for extra protein if desired
03 -
  • Use fresh seasonal produce for best flavor and color
  • Prepare components ahead to save assembly time
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