Dinosaur Bone Crudités Platter (Printable)

A playful platter combining crunchy veggies with dinosaur bone-shaped breadsticks and a zesty yogurt dip.

# Components:

→ Dinosaur Bones Breadsticks

01 - 8.8 oz pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp coarse sea salt
04 - 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)

→ Prehistoric Crudités

05 - 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into sticks
06 - 1 cucumber, cut into spears
07 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
08 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
09 - 1 cup broccoli florets
10 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes

→ Dip

11 - 7 oz Greek yogurt
12 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
14 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Divide pizza dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 5-inch rope and tie a loose knot at each end to form a bone shape.
03 - Place shaped breadsticks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush evenly with olive oil, then sprinkle with coarse sea salt and dried oregano if using.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
05 - Place carrot sticks, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, broccoli florets, and cherry tomatoes onto a large serving platter.
06 - In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, chopped fresh chives, salt, and pepper. Mix well to create the dip.
07 - Arrange breadstick bones among the vegetables and serve alongside the dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun dinosaur bone breadsticks kids love
  • Healthy variety of fresh vegetables
02 -
  • Swap Greek yogurt dip for hummus or ranch dressing if preferred
  • Use any colorful vegetables you like for the crudités
03 -
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and easy cleanup
  • Tie loose knots on breadsticks to avoid tearing dough
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