Why settle for ordinary, when you can create the ultimate organic party platter using a vibrant assortment organic and natural ingredients friends and family will love!
Here’s our top tips to creating an Insta-worthy healthy snack platter!
- Variety is key: Combine cheeses, meats, olives, breads, nuts, seeds, fruits, breads, fresh fruits and vegetables for diverse flavours, colours and textures.
- Choose quality fresh fruits: Opt for fresh, high-quality products to elevate your platter – think fresh ripe in-season fruit.
- Invest in organic and natural nuts and seeds: From crunchy original and activated nuts to delicious organic seeds, place in small bowls on your platter for instant appeal.
- Consider colour and presentation: Arrange items in an eye-catching, appealing layout.
- Offer bread and crackers: Provide a selection of mini-crusty bread and organic crackers for guests to enjoy as healthy snacks.
- Add garnishes: Sprinkle fresh herbs, nuts, and dried fruit garnishes to enhance visual appeal and add unique flavours.
PLAN IT OUT
Before you start looking at what platter or bread board you’re going to use to arrange your selection of organic dried fruits, nuts and seeds on, plan out the theme off your platter – sweet, savoury, nutty, fruity or a combination of all. Head online to look for inspiration, especially for colour selection and final presentation so your finished platter looks too good not to indulge in!
CHOOSE YOUR INGREDIENTS
Go for quality over quantity when choosing healthy snacks to add to your platter. Start with in-season fruits that won’t brown quickly and start to build your platter.
Fresh fruit options include:
- Thinly sliced pears
- Watermelon or rockmelon
- Oranges
- Blueberries
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Coconut
- Grapes
Dried fruit options:
- Organic Apricots
- Australian Dried Fruit Salad
- Organic Dried Strawberries
- Organic Goji Berries
- Organic Dried Papaya
Next, add a selection of raw & marinated vegetables such as:
- Carrot sticks
- Celery
- Cucumber slices
- Sliced or stuffed / roasted peppers
- Marinated artichoke
- Mini tomatoes
Pair them with a delicious organic hummus or dip for a tasty treat.
Introduce organic and natural nuts and seeds for a protein-packed punch.
- Almonds
- Cashews
- Walnuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Macadamias
Add a touch of sweetness with organic dark chocolate drops or chocolate-covered fruit as healthy snacks. This rich treat contains antioxidants and provides satisfying additions to your platter.
Finish with a selection of cheeses (traditional/vegan), dips and spreads, wholegrain crackers, pita chips and a few dried fruit garnishes to complete your arrangement.