HealthyDinner
Build a HealthyDinner board with apples, pb, cashews, berries, veggies, cheese, chicken, and cream cheese seasoning.
This HealthyDinner board is a big platter of things you can eat as is. Apples, peanut butter, cashews, strawberries, grapes, carrots, peppers, cheese, and sliced chicken. It's all laid out so everyone picks what they want.
You don't cook anything. You just wash, slice, and arrange. It takes about 35 minutes, mostly because of the chopping.
It's a dinner that works for kids and adults. You can put it together while the chicken cooks, or use rotisserie chicken to skip that step.
About the Ingredients
2 cups (300g) cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
Use rotisserie chicken to save time. Or cook 2 chicken breasts at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, then slice.
2 apples (any variety), cored and sliced
Honeycrisp or Fuji hold up well. If you slice ahead, toss with lemon juice to stop browning.
1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
Use natural peanut butter if you prefer. Sunflower seed butter works for nut-free diets.
1 cup (140g) cashews
Roasted and salted cashews add crunch. Use almonds or walnuts instead.
1 cup (150g) strawberries, hulled and halved
Fresh strawberries are best. Frozen ones get mushy, so skip those.
1 cup (150g) grapes, washed
Red or green both work. Seedless are easier to eat.
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
Baby carrots save time. Cut them into sticks so they're easy to dip.
2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
Red or yellow are sweeter. Green is fine but a bit more bitter.
8 oz (225g) cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
Use sharp cheddar for more flavor. Swiss or gouda also work.
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
Full-fat spreads better. Use low-fat if you want, but it's less creamy.
2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
You can buy it or make your own with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, garlic flakes, onion flakes, and salt.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the chicken
If using rotisserie chicken, shred the meat and set aside. If cooking, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, then slice.
2. Wash and cut fruit
Wash strawberries and grapes. Hull and halve the strawberries. Core and slice the apples.
3. Cut vegetables
Peel carrots and cut into sticks. Slice bell peppers into strips.
4. Cube the cheese
Cut the cheddar into bite-sized cubes.
5. Make the cream cheese dip
Put the softened cream cheese in a small bowl. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and stir gently.
6. Arrange the board
Place the cream cheese dip and peanut butter in small bowls. Arrange all the other ingredients on a large cutting board or platter.
7. Serve and enjoy
Set the board out and let everyone build their own plate. Eat within an hour for best freshness.
Delicious Variations
- Swap the chicken for sliced turkey or ham.
- Use hummus instead of cream cheese dip.
- Add other fruits like blueberries or orange slices.
Pro Tips
How to Store HealthyDinner
Refrigerator
Store leftovers in separate airtight containers for up to 2 days. The apples and avocado (if added) may brown.
Freezer
Freezing is not recommended because the fruits and veggies will become mushy.
Reheating
Serve leftovers cold. If you want warm chicken, reheat it in the microwave for 30 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make this board ahead of time?
Yes, you can prep all the ingredients up to a day ahead. Store them in separate containers and assemble just before serving.
Q: What can I use instead of peanut butter?
Use almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or hummus for a different flavor.
Q: How do I keep apples from turning brown?
Toss the apple slices with a little lemon juice or lime juice. That slows down the browning.
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes, skip the cheese and use a dairy-free cream cheese alternative. Or just use hummus instead.
Dinner's done. Go put your feet up.
HealthyDinner Board – Easy 35-Minute Meal
Build a HealthyDinner board with apples, pb, cashews, berries, veggies, cheese, chicken, and cream cheese seasoning.
🧂 Ingredients
- 2 cups (300g) cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
- 2 apples (any variety), cored and sliced
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (140g) cashews
- 1 cup (150g) strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup (150g) grapes, washed
- 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 8 oz (225g) cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
📋 Instructions
- 1Prep the chicken — If using rotisserie chicken, shred the meat and set aside. If cooking, season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes, then slice.
- 2Wash and cut fruit — Wash strawberries and grapes. Hull and halve the strawberries. Core and slice the apples.
- 3Cut vegetables — Peel carrots and cut into sticks. Slice bell peppers into strips.
- 4Cube the cheese — Cut the cheddar into bite-sized cubes.
- 5Make the cream cheese dip — Put the softened cream cheese in a small bowl. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and stir gently.
- 6Arrange the board — Place the cream cheese dip and peanut butter in small bowls. Arrange all the other ingredients on a large cutting board or platter.
- 7Serve and enjoy — Set the board out and let everyone build their own plate. Eat within an hour for best freshness.
