Fruit and Cheese Plate with Honey Cottage Cheese Dip
15min
5min
2
611
Chef's Note
This fruit and cheese plate is perfect for sharing with a toddler! The honey cottage cheese dip adds protein while being naturally sweet. For a make-ahead option, prepare the dip up to 2 days in advance and slice the apples just before serving to prevent browning. You can customize the fruits based on what's seasonal or what your toddler enjoys most.
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Ingredients
1 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 medium apple
1 medium banana
1 cup strawberries
1/2 cup grapes
2 ounces cheddar cheese
2 sticks mozzarella cheese sticks
16 crackers whole grain crackers
1 ounce pretzel sticks
1/4 cup almonds
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of cottage cheese with 1 tablespoon of honey, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- 2
Transfer the honey cottage cheese mixture to a small serving bowl and place in the center of a large serving plate or board.
- 3
Wash all fruit thoroughly. Core and slice 1 medium apple into thin wedges. Peel and slice 1 medium banana into rounds. Hull and halve 1 cup of strawberries. Rinse 1/2 cup of grapes.
- 4
Arrange the prepared fruit around one side of the serving plate.
- 5
Cut 2 ounces of cheddar cheese into small cubes and place on the plate. Cut 2 mozzarella cheese sticks into bite-sized pieces and add to the arrangement.
- 6
Add 16 whole grain crackers and 1 ounce of pretzel sticks to the plate, arranging them in small piles.
- 7
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of almonds in small clusters around the plate.
- 8
For a toddler-friendly portion, set aside smaller pieces of each component on a separate small plate, making sure to cut fruit and cheese into appropriate sizes to prevent choking hazards.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
611
38g
69g
20g
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