Making a platter of bite-sized food is not just “girl dinner,” it’s also perfect for toddlers and kids. A kids’ charcuterie board allows you to offer them the snacks they love alongside healthy fare like fruits and veggies.
According to the CDC, presenting kids with new foods in addition to what they already know, as well as letting them choose what they eat, encourages them to try something new. So, think strawberries next to sweet mini peppers, carrots with hummus, and pita bread with tzatziki dip.
The next time your tot gets hungry, set one of these charcuterie boards for kids on the table and watch how quickly the food disappears. Note that all boards should be taken purely as pairing inspiration; you’ll want to cut foods like grapes to the appropriate size(s) to avoid choking hazards. (We love this guide, in particular.)
The Perfect Charcuterie Board for Toddlers
No one is more on the go than a toddler, so grabable foods are a must! This cute array tosses in all the goodies, from sliced cheese and puffs to dips like hummus and yogurt for fruit and veggies. There’s bound to be something for everyone!
Disney Kids’ Charcuterie Board
Pretty much any toddler who loves a good Disney sesh will go gaga for this whimsical spread. Grab Disney cookie cutters, then use bread, cheese, and bologna to make this pink-themed board. Pair with peanut butter, apples, strawberries, and chocolate-covered pretzels. Don’t forget to pop on your fave Disney flick!
The Ultimate Charcuterie Board for Kids
We’ll be honest, there’s not a whole lot on this one that’s healthy, but sometimes, kids deserve a treat. And what better way to treat them than with their favorite air fryer snacks like pizza rolls, baked snacks like pigs in a blanket, fries, and goldfish? Don’t forget the dipping sauce!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Platter
Won’t you feel like a superstar parent when you set out this kid-approved snack board designed by The Baker Mama. With PB&J as the centerpiece, you can’t go wrong, but you can always get creative with different jam and butter sandwich combos. (p.s. Leave out the popcorn if you have extra little ones.)
Beachy Board
How cute is this beach-themed charcuterie board? Your toddler will be thrilled to see one of their primary food groups—Goldfish—well represented, and there’s so much more you can do to lean into the theme. Shell-shaped chocolates, yogurt bark, fishy gummies, and cookie sandwiches are sand-sational, and we love the letter cookies spelling out “BEACH DAYS.” If this looks daunting, work with what you have—your kiddo will be thrilled either way.
Cheese & Cracker Crowd-Pleaser
A simple kid favorite—cheese and crackers—are the building blocks of this adorable charcuterie board designed by Sarah at Taming Twins. Assemble it for snack time or as a dinner precursor to hold off the witching-hour hangries.
The Snackle Charcuterie Board
If you haven’t heard of the Snackle box, you’re missing out. These handy little boxes have individual compartments that are deep enough to hold things like fruit, crackers, and even cubes of cheese. It’s the perfect way to take a charcuterie board on the go.
Kid-Friendly Dessert Board
Parents can always count on toddlers to love dips. Whether it’s fresh veggies paired with Ranch or apples alongside peanut butter, if they can dunk it, they’ll eat it. But they won’t need much convincing to chomp on fruits and crackers that are part of this sweet board by Kate at A Hundred Affections.
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Holiday-Themed Charcuterie Boards for Kids
Kids’ Charcuterie Board for Back to School
Surprise your preschooler with a fun BTS-themed board loaded with all of their favorites: some fruits and veggies, snack bars and crackers, a few boxes of raisins or craisins, a little chocolate treat, and some school-themed cookies. You’re sure to get an A+ for this one! (It’s best to skip the whole nuts for kids under 4 or 5 to avoid any choking risk.)
Christmas
If dino nuggies taught us anything, it’s that you can’t go wrong with food that’s shaped like other things. Enter the Christmas tree kids’ charcuterie board. This one is great because it looks striking and festive, but is super simple to make. Let your tot put the star on top of the tree and watch them dig into the fruits, veggies, cheese, and pretzel trunk (Remember to serve grapes in an appropriate size for your kiddo’s age.).
Halloween Charcuterie Board for Kids
Boo! This not-so-scary Halloween charcuterie board will have your little ghosts chomping for snacks. As soon as Trader Joe’s Halloween products hit the shelves, grab the grocer’s chocolate mousse pumpkins, fall leaves chips, ghosts and bats chips, and pumpkin cookies to whip up this boo-tiful board of snacks (Again, no popcorn for toddlers.).
Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board for Toddlers
Equal parts sweet and savory, this Valentine’s Day kids’ charcuterie board is filled with tons of flavor in the form of fruit, cheese, pretzels, salami, gummies, and chocolate-covered goodies. Up the ante and serve in a sweet baking dish with heart-shaped openings!
St. Patrick’s Day
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style! This verdant snack tray is jammed with green apples, waffles, cucumbers, spinach chips, and more. Normally, kiddos might be turned off by such a healthy-looking array, but make it all about the Leprechauns and watch the magic happen!
Easter
A genius way to use your leftover egg cartons and plastic eggs, this toddler charcuterie “board” is beyond sweet for Easter! Just split your eggs in half and fill them with nibbles like small mandarin orange slices, cut-up melon, blueberries, animal crackers, and any other favorite for a festive snack time.
