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After School Snack Board Easy Recipe with Simple Ingredients for Family

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A quick, no-fuss after school snack board featuring simple, wholesome ingredients that everyone in the family will enjoy. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this customizable snack board comes together in minutes with fresh fruits, veggies, cheeses, nuts, and dips.

Ingredients

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  • 1–2 medium apples, sliced
  • 1 cup grapes or berries
  • 1 cup carrot sticks and cucumber slices
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • 4–6 ounces cheddar or gouda cheese, sliced or cubed
  • 4 ounces string cheese or mozzarella balls
  • 1 cup whole grain crackers or pita chips
  • ½ cup roasted nuts (almonds, cashews, or walnuts)
  • ½ cup hummus or guacamole
  • ¼ cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • ¼ cup olives (optional)
  • A handful of dark chocolate pieces

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry all fresh fruits and veggies. Slice apples, cucumbers, and carrots into bite-size pieces or sticks. Cut cheese into cubes or slices.
  2. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool.
  3. Spoon hummus, guacamole, and nut butters into small bowls or ramekins. Place these on your serving board first to anchor the layout.
  4. Arrange larger items like apple slices and carrot sticks, fanning them out in groups around the board. Add clusters of grapes or berries in between for pops of color. Place cherry tomatoes in small piles or scatter them for a casual look.
  5. Place cheese slices or cubes near crackers and pita chips. Arrange crackers in small stacks or overlapping rows. Scatter roasted nuts in small piles or in a bowl.
  6. Add olives in a small bowl or directly on the board. Break up dark chocolate into chunks and scatter a few pieces around for a hint of sweetness.
  7. Step back and see if the board looks balanced with a variety of colors, textures, and flavors. Adjust spacing if needed for easy grabbing. Place serving utensils nearby and set out napkins.

Notes

[‘Prep just before serving to keep fruits and veggies fresh.’, ‘Toss apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning if prepping early.’, ‘Balance textures by including crunchy, creamy, juicy, and salty elements.’, ‘Adjust portion sizes to avoid overwhelming kids.’, ‘Swap ingredients based on preferences or seasonal availability.’, ‘Add deli meats or boiled eggs for extra protein if desired.’, ‘Store leftovers separately to maintain freshness.’, ‘Use leftovers creatively in salads, wraps, or sandwiches.’]

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