Recipe by Leandra Rouse | Photo by Samantha Emmons
This kid-friendly recipe will satiate even the pickiest of eaters. The idea is to make a variety of interesting ingredients available to kids to explore on their own terms. The “recipe” itself is simple. It’s the presentation and availability that makes it special.
Building a nibble platter is easy! Here are some tips to help get you started:
- Select 1 to 2 finger foods from each of the fruit and veggie, protein, snack, and dip options below.
- Always try to include 2 to 3 new food items that you don’t typically buy.
- Think real food rather than packaged food.
- Get creative with dips.
- For kids younger than 3 years old, keep food pieces smaller than a pea. Cook or grate hard food like carrots or apples.
INGREDIENTS:
Fruit & Veggies
Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
Carrot sliced or grated
Cucumber slices
Red, yellow, and green bell peppers
Strawberries
Grapes, cut in half
Melon cut into shapes
Banana, cut into bite-sized chunks
Protein
Hard cheese
Cream cheese
Vegan nut cheese
Wrapped, small soft cheeses
String cheese
Edamame
Baked tofu squares
Mini turkey meatballs
Boiled egg
Snacks
Rice crackers
Nori sheets
Pickles
Olives
Crispy baked chickpeas
Popcorn
Dips
Hummus
Black bean dip
Plain Greek yogurt
Thai peanut dipping sauce
Mild salsa
Guacamole
Peanut butter
INSTRUCTIONS:
Using a cupcake pan, fill each well with a finger food. Make it a fun family affair by throwing down a picnic blanket and building your very own adult nibble platter to enjoy, too.
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