Description

Turn ho-hum lunches into edible fun with these Cucumber Snakes & Cheese Ladybugs—perfect for picky eaters, party platters, or anyone needing a midday mood boost. This 15-minute creation is equal parts snack and silly storytime. Think: crunchy cukes, juicy tomatoes, creamy cheese, and a whole lot of giggles!

Ingredients

Scale

For Cucumber Snakes (2–3 snakes):

1 large English cucumber
10–12 cherry tomatoes
Black olive slices
2 tbsp cream cheese or hummus

For Cheese Ladybugs (4–6):

4–6 Babybel cheeses
12–18 grape tomatoes
Black olive bits
Fresh basil or spinach leaves
Optional: Edible food marker, chive strands

Instructions

Snake Bodies: Slice cucumbers into ½-inch rounds. Arrange 8–10 slices in an S-shape.
Snake Heads: Attach a cherry tomato at the end with cream cheese. Add olive “eyes.”
Ladybug Bases: Unwrap cheeses. Place basil on top.
Wings: Halve tomatoes; arrange on cheese rounds.
Decorate: Add olive bits as spots and heads. Optional: draw antennae or use chives!

Notes

Line lunchboxes with lettuce for “grass.” Add broccoli “trees,” carrot “logs,” and blueberries for “ponds.” Use silicone cups to separate critters and dips!

Nutrition

Calories: 110 kcal per (1 Snake + 2 Ladybugs)
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g