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June 29, 2018 13 Comments

How to Make the Ultimate Snack Board

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This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond® Nut-Thins, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

I’m excited to share this healthy, delicious appetizer/meal idea with you today!

This snack board is a spin on a traditional cheeseboard. Instead of mostly meat and cheese, I like to load my snack board up first with lots of fresh fruits and veggies, then fill in the gaps with meat, cheese, and crackers.

Besides being a healthy appetizer, this would be such a fun picnic lunch (you can pack all of the components in separate containers!). Or you could do a fun living room floor picnic, complete with a picnic blanket and big tray of snack foods. All you need is an assortment of fruits, veggies, nuts, meat (if desired), cheese and crackers.

For crackers, I used Blue Diamond ® Nut-Thins, which I LOVE. They’re made with Blue Diamond ® Almonds and brown rice and are wheat-free and gluten-free. They’re crispy like a chip, but sturdy enough for dips. They taste delicious and are free of artificial flavors.

Here’s how I made my snack board:

First, I loaded the board with all of the fruits and veggies in my fridge. I think it’s great to start out this way because you can fill up on tons of nutrients from fresh fruit and veggies. My motto is: unlimited veggies and (almost) unlimited fruits!

Fruits

I used grapes, strawberries, blueberries, and cherries

Other ideas: other berries, apple slices (cut right before serving)

Veggies

I used red pepper strips, carrots, broccoli

Other ideas: snap peas, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes

Dip

I used red pepper hummus!

Other ideas: ranch dressing, salsa, guacamole (prepare right before serving)

Then, fill the remaining space with crackers, nuts, meat (if desired), and cheese

Meat, Cheese, Crackers, and Nuts

I used honey maple turkey, Nut-Thins, raw organic cheddar, and cashews & almonds

Other ideas: Any types of cheese (gouda, gruyere, brie, etc.), prosciutto or ham, pita chips, etc.

I love making a mini version of this concept for a snack-y lunch or dinner with just one type of crackers, cheese, maybe some turkey, and a fruit and a veggie. I can fill a plate and graze on it, which I love because 1) it’s a big plate of delicious food and 2) it’s still a light and healthy meal!

If you try out this healthy snack board idea, let me know in a comment or take a photo and tag me @livbane on Instagram! I’d love to see!

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How to Make the Ultimate Snack Board

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Liv

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fruits: grapes, berries, cherries, apple slices*, etc.
  • 3 cups veggies: red pepper strips, carrots, broccoli, snap peas, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup dip: Hummus, ranch dressing, salsa, guacamole*
  • 1/2 lb. meat: Deli turkey, prosciutto, ham, etc.
  • 1/2 lb cheese: Cheddar, gouda, gruyere, etc.
  • 1/2 cup nuts of choice (I used almonds and cashews)
  • 8-12 oz. crackers: I use Blue Diamond Nut-Thins

Instructions

  • Wash and dry fruits (grapes, berries, cherries, sapple) and veggies (red pepper strips, carrots, broccoli, snap peas, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes). Chop fruits and veggies into strips or cut in half, if needed.
  • Pile fruits and veggies on a cutting board, cheese board, or even a baking sheet.  Fill several small bowls with dip (hummus, ranch dressing, salsa, guacamole) and distibute them across the board.
  • Fill in remaining areas with meat (deli turkey, prosciutto, ham), cheese, nuts, and crackers. Enjoy!

Notes

*Prepare just before serving

 

You can find Nut-Thins near you using this handy product locator!

 

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Comments

  1. Sarah @ Bucket List Tummy says

    June 29, 2018 at 11:11 am

    Such a beautiful snack board – I could eat this all day long! I haven’t tried nut thins before but they seem like a great add in!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 30, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      I love them! I’m spending the weekend in the mountains and packed a couple of boxes of them 🙂

      Reply
  2. Carol Eiseman says

    June 29, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    I just bought the crackers and know they will be delicious. We tried the peanut butter 🐥 chickpea blondies, and they are as good as any brownie. They seemed to get more moist with age and tasted better each day. I couldn’t believe how good they are, so much better than our initial sampling.

    Now that peaches are available, I bet you will be adding them to your tray.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 30, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the chickpea blondies!!

      Reply
  3. Byron Eiseman says

    June 29, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    Thumbs up for the delicious chickpea brownies recipe. It will be one of my favorites.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 30, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      Yay, I’m so happy you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  4. Misty says

    June 29, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    Looks delicious! I will go on a picnic with you!

    Reply
    • Liv says

      June 30, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      I’d love that! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Emily Swanson says

    June 30, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    MMMM I LOVE snack boards so much. And I love those kinds of crackers. For some reason gluten free crackers, because they’re so crunchy are some of my favorites.

    Reply
  6. Sheila says

    July 6, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    Great choices. I love the combination on your snack board. Will try to make one similar to this next week. Thank you for the inspiration.

    Reply
  7. Katty Balle says

    July 26, 2018 at 5:39 am

    5 stars
    Awesome combination of bite-sized veggies, fruits, nuts and healthy snacks. I would definitely serve this for my friends. Thank you so much for posting this.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      July 27, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      So glad you like the idea! 🙂

      Reply
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    April 20, 2024 at 10:19 am

    4 stars
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    Reply

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Hi, I’m Liv! I originally started blogging to share easy meals I made in my college dorm kitchen. Years later, as an attorney now, my goal is still to share delicious, approachable recipes with simple ingredients. You can most often find me running, eating ice cream, and making a mess in my kitchen. More...

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