Looking for a fun and easy party food that kids will actually eat? This kid-friendly charcuterie board is the perfect solution! You can make this with no cooking involved and in only 15 minutes. It's full of simple finger foods like cheese, crackers, fruit, and bite-sized snacks and is a colorful and customizable option for birthdays, playdates, holidays, and more.
You can keep it incredibly simple with already-prepared store bought foods or cook your favorite finger foods. Our pizza bites and 5-minute pizza sauce are perfect for adding to a snack board.
We love snack boards for all occasions. See our Christmas snack board, turkey-shaped snack board for Thanksgiving and hot chocolate charcuterie for the winter.
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Why You'll Love Making Snack Boards
- No cooking required.
- Easy to customize with favorite foods, so it's perfect for picky eaters.
- Great for parties, holidays and after-school snacking.
- Budget-friendly and made with simple ingredients.
What To Put On A Kid-Friendly Snack Board
The key to a great kids charcuterie board is variety! Aim for a mix of flavors, textures and colors to keep it fun and appealing.
Protein Options
- Deli meats (turkey, ham, salami)
- Chicken nuggets or popcorn chicken
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Chocolate energy bites or no-bake Nutella balls
Cheese
- Cheese slices cut into fun shapes
- Cubed cheddar
- Mozzarella pearls
- String cheese
- Cheese slices cut into fun shapes
Fruits
- Grapes (cut for younger kids)
- Strawberries
- Apple slices
- Blueberries
- Pear slices
- Kiwi fruit
- Banana rounds
- Watermelon cut into fun shapes
Vegetables
- Baby carrots
- Cucumber slices
- Cherry tomatoes
- Bell pepper strips
- Pickles
Dips
- Nutella
- Peanut butter
- S'mores dip
- Salsa
- Hummus
- Coconut cream cheese dip
Crackers & Grains
- Crackers
- Pretzels
- Mini bagels
- Pita chips
- Tortilla chips
Sweet Treats
- Mini muffins
- Cookies
- Chocolate candies
- Yogurt-covered raisins
How To Make A Kid-Friendly Snack Board
- Choose your board or tray. Use a large cutting board, charcuterie tray or even a baking sheet.
- Start with larger items and bowls. Place bowls, dip and large foods first to anchor the board.
- Fill in with meats, cheeses, fruits, crackers, and all other ingredients, creating color and balance by spreading apart bright foods.
- Fill in gaps with small foods, like berries, pretzels, goldfish, etc.
Kristina's Tips
- Cut foods into bite-sized pieces for easy eating
- Keep it colorful to make it more exciting
- Avoid choking hazards, like uncut grapes, for younger children
- Use small cups for dips like ranch, salsa or hummus
Recipe
15-Minute Kid Friendly Snack Board
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1 cup grapes
- 8 ounces genoa salami
- 8 ounces pepperoni slices
- 8 ounces ham
- 8 oz mozzarella slices
- 1 cup cheddar cubes
- 1 cup olives
- 1 cup pickles
- 12 ounces goldfish crackers
- 8 ounces crackers
- 8 ounces pretzels
- 20 mini hot dogs
- 20 toasted bread slices
Instructions
- Arrange serving bowls on your board. Place in opposite corners so they are separated by diagonal lines.
- Arrange foods around the bowls first, then fill in the remaining empty spaces.
- Fill the serving bowls with small foods or condiments.
- Serve immediately, with condiments on the side if not included in bowls.
Notes
Nutrition
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