How to Make a Kid-Friendly Charcuterie Board
This kids charcuterie board is a fun spin on the traditional charcuterie board! We know it can be intimidating to come up with the perfect board, so this post will take you through a simple step-by-step process. The most important thing is that you have fun with it! This board is customizable to your child's specific needs whether that be their age, food allergies, or level of food acceptance. It is the perfect way to introduce new things to picky eaters in a fun and low pressure environment!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- Only a few options are listed here, see the blog post for more ideas and for notes on modifications!
Carbohydrates
- Dry cereal, crackers, pretzels, energy bites/bliss balls (recipe for bliss balls)
Protein
- Cheese, deli meat, hard-boiled eggs
Fats/Dips
- Avocado/guacamole, yogurt mixed with nut butter, ranch dip
Fruit
- Berries, bananas, thin apple slices, kiwi
Vegetables
- Cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots
Fun Foods
- Chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, Oreos
Instructions
- Choose your ingredients and prepare them if needed. Modify for younger children if necessary. We recommend choosing a carbohydrate, protein, fat, and produce/fiber-containing food. Include a fun food!
- Pull out a charcuterie board, cutting board, platter, or baking sheet to arrange the food on (or serve on individual plates if you aren't serving it family-style).
- Put any dips or sauces you want to include into small bowls (such as ramekins or pinch bowls). Place them scattered across different areas of your board.
- Use your creativity to organize the board or let your kids help! Again, there are multiple "right" ways to do this! Start by adding the largest items to the board and work towards adding the smallest items. One example of how to do this is to first start with cheese, then meat, then crackers, then produce. Group each item in a little cluster or row on the board to fill it out as desired. See the photo for an idea on how to do this!
