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Get ready for a bug-tastic adventure in the kitchen! These squishy, squirmy treats are not only delicious, but they’re also perfect for little hands to create. Let’s get ready to munch on ladybug-inspired strawberry marshmallow munchies that’ll have everyone buzzing with excitement!
Ingredients
- 10 fresh strawberries 🍓 (small to medium-sized)
- 10 marshmallows (mini or regular) 🥳
- 1 cup melted chocolate (chocolate chips or candy melts) 🍫
- 20 candy eyes 👀
- Black licorice laces (for antennas) 🍭
- A sprinkle of “love and fun” 💖✨ (that’s you making these with positivity!)
💡 Ingredient Swap: Swap out strawberries for bananas or apples for some fruity fun! You can also use yogurt instead of chocolate for a different taste!
Instructions
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Prep the Strawberries: First, wash and dry your strawberries. They need to sparkle like little ladybugs! 🌟 Now, cut off the green tops to give your ladybugs a flat surface to stand on.
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Dip and Decorate: Juice those chocolatey vibes by melting your chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl! Microwave in short bursts (20 seconds at a time) and stir until smooth.
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Dunk Time: Dip the bottom third of each strawberry into the melted chocolate—this will be our ladybug's lovely wings! Let any extra drip off, then place them on a plate.
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A Side of Squish: Take a marshmallow and dip the top into the melted chocolate, then place it on the strawberry as the ladybug’s head.
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Gotta Have Eyes: Stick two candy eyes onto the marshmallow with a little melted chocolate—give each ladybug an adorable expression! 😍
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Antennae Alert: Cut your black licorice into 2-inch strips (for antennas). Gently poke them into the marshmallow head, right above those funny eyes.
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Final Touches: Grab the leftover melted chocolate and use it to create little dots on the wings for ladybug spots. Let your creations rest until the chocolate hardens—5 minutes should do!
👩🍳 Buggy Challenge! Can you make a whole ladybug family with different fruits? Maybe a banana, apple, or even a kiwi?
Fun Bug Fact
Did you know ladybugs can eat up to 50 aphids a day? That’s not just a "bug appetite," that’s a bug buffet! 🍽️ Now if only we could eat like that!
Safety Tip
Since we’re melting chocolate, be sure to have an adult help with the microwave and any cutting. We want this to be a “sweet” experience! 🔪✨
Complexity Level: Easy-Peasy Lemon Squeezy! 🍋
Great for littles, but adult assistance recommended for chocolate melting and sharp objects!
Let your creativity run wild. These little ladybug munchies are not only tasty but also a fun way to make snack time magical! 🎉 Snap a pic of your ladybug creations and tag @BugZooInc on Instagram! We can’t wait to see your adorable versions! 🐞💖
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Thanks for Fluttering, Slithering, and Crawling to the Bug Zoo! 💥 We’re so glad you landed on our Bug Zoo Flower 🌸💖 to help us pollinate the world with love for all things 'bugs'
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*Take pictures of your bug-tastic creations before they disappear into hungry mouths! Happy baking and let the bug adventures begin! 🐞✨ 🐞 Follow us on Instagram for more bug-tastic fun!@BugZooInc
We’d love to hear from you—whether you’re planning an event or just want to share your bug-tastic adventures! Reach out to the Bug Zoo Team anytime.
📧 Email: bug.zoo@outlook.com
📬 Address: Box 41076, RPO Woodgrove, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6M7 CANADA
Let’s keep spreading the sweet sweet buzz together! 🐞 Life is Sweet!