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Kid-Friendly Party Food Platter: Mini Pancake Skewers & Race Car Veggie Cups

This collection of fun, interactive recipes is perfect for a child's party, featuring colorful Mini Pancake Stack Skewers and clever Race Car Veggie Cups. Designed to be visually exciting and easy for small hands to eat, these ideas turn simple ingredients into edible adventures. The guide includes make-ahead tips and variations to ensure a stress-free, delightful celebration.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For Mini Pancake Skewers: 1 batch mini pancake mix or homemade), 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced
  • 1 large banana cut into thick coins
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup for dipping
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt for dipping
  • For Race Car Veggie Cups: 8 small clear plastic cups
  • 16 baby carrots
  • 1 bell pepper cut into strips
  • 16 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
  • 1 cup veggie dip ranch, hummus, or yogurt dill
  • 8 round crackers like Ritz

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or griddle
  • Wooden skewers (blunt-ended)
  • Small clear plastic cups (5 oz)
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Baking sheet
  • Spoons
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. For Mini Pancake Skewers: Prepare mini pancakes according to package or recipe instructions. Let cool completely.
  2. Wash and prepare all fruits: hull and slice strawberries, cut banana into coins, rinse blueberries.
  3. Thread components onto blunt-ended wooden skewers in a fun pattern (e.g., pancake, strawberry slice, pancake, banana coin, blueberry).
  4. Stand skewers upright in a cup or glass. Serve with small bowls of maple syrup and yogurt for dipping.
  5. For Race Car Veggie Cups: Place a generous spoonful (about 2 tablespoons) of veggie dip into the bottom of each clear plastic cup.
  6. Stand vegetable sticks (carrots, cucumber, bell pepper) upright in the dip.
  7. Add a few cherry tomato halves and broccoli florets around the edges of the cup.
  8. Lean one round cracker against the outside of each cup to resemble a car wheel. Arrange cups on a platter and serve immediately.

Notes

Prep Ahead: Chop all fruits and vegetables the night before; store in airtight containers with a damp paper towel. Dips can be made 1-2 days ahead. Safety: Always cut grapes and cherry tomatoes in half lengthwise for young children to prevent choking. Be mindful of common allergens. Variations: For pancake skewers, use other fruits like raspberries or mango. For veggie cups, use different dips like guacamole or tzatziki. Create a build-your-own station for either recipe to keep kids entertained.