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Healthy After-School Snack Board with Protein Dips and Fresh Fruit

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A quick and easy snack board featuring protein-rich dips and fresh fruit, perfect for after-school snacks or light lunches. This nutritious and flexible recipe balances creamy dips with crisp fruits and veggies for a satisfying and wholesome treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (preferably Fage for thick texture)
  • ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese
  • ¼ cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
  • ½ cup hummus (store-bought or homemade, classic or roasted red pepper)
  • 2 tbsp fresh herbs, chopped (parsley or chives)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 large apple, cored and sliced (Granny Smith or Fuji)
  • 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)
  • 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
  • 1 cup carrot sticks, peeled and cut
  • 1 cup cucumber slices (thin rounds or half-moons)
  • Whole-grain crackers or pita chips (optional)
  • A small handful of almonds or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the herb cottage cheese dip by combining ½ cup small-curd cottage cheese, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and ½ tsp garlic powder in a bowl. Blend with a fork or food processor until smooth but textured. Set aside.
  2. Make the peanut butter dip by mixing ¼ cup natural peanut butter, ¼ cup Greek yogurt, and 1 tsp honey or maple syrup in another bowl until creamy and well combined. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  3. Spoon ½ cup hummus into a small serving bowl. Optionally drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Wash and prepare the fruit and veggies: rinse apples, grapes, strawberries, carrots, and cucumbers thoroughly. Core and slice the apple thinly (dip in lemon water to prevent browning if prepping ahead). Hull and halve strawberries. Peel and cut carrots into sticks. Slice cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.
  5. Arrange the serving board by placing small bowls with each dip spaced apart. Surround with clusters of fruit and veggie sticks. Add whole-grain crackers or pita chips and sprinkle nuts if using.
  6. Garnish the herb dip with fresh herbs or a lemon wedge.
  7. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Prep dips the night before and cut fruit just before serving to keep it fresh. Toss apple slices in lemon water to prevent browning. Use a food processor for creamier cottage cheese dip if available. Adjust dips and fruits seasonally or for dietary needs. Store dips covered in fridge up to 3 days; keep fruit separate to avoid sogginess.

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