better than candy…a quick board for even the pickiest of eaters

this board came together quickly + i threw it together while my middle schooler was on her way home. in this season, she needs a solid snack after school to fuel her trail-running, so in an ideal world this is exactly the kind of thing i dream of having ready for her really, everyday. i so want to teach our girls the benefits of healthy eating so one day they will reach for this on their own—instead of candy!

building blocks:
(serves 1-2)

dark chocolate raisins
mini marshmallows
washed strawberries
favorite nut-butter/seed spread
graham crackers (store-brand is fine…but the brand name you know is factually better!)

a few additions that would be right at home on this board:
pistachios
roasted pepitas
sunflower seeds
her favorite trail mix
semi-sweet or dark chocolate morsels

directions: 
(5-10 minutes or less)

scoop a serving size of each topping into a small dish
remove a serving size of graham crackers from the sleeve + break in half
place strawberries in a bowl or directly on board
add nut-butter jar + a knife or spreader

serve it up: once everything is on the board, it’s ready! give kids a small dish of their own or let them know it’s a serving just for them. if your kiddo isn’t convinced to dive right in, show them how yummy it is to spread nut-butter on a graham + add any number of the toppings. this snack can be enjoyed open-faced or sandwich style. the creativity + autonomy that comes with a snack board makes all the difference so let them embrace the flavors they want + try a different combo next time!

i love seeing what’s left when they walk away…