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Whole30 snacks are colorful, delicious, and, of course, nutritious!  This Whole30 appetizer board idea is the perfect hack for hosting without breaking your Whole 30 healthy lifestyle! 

I anchored the board with a protein, in this case, I used cocktail shrimp. I added tons of fruits, veggies, and nuts (note: peanuts are not compliant!) and delicious dips. It’s a WHOLE lotta fun!

I’ve done lots of healthy boards, including this Elevated Veggie Board and Vegan Cheese Board. For more, try my salad boards, Fresh Fruit Board, and Rainbow Board.

Savory Whole30 Snack Ideas

• Prosciutto and melon
• Veggies and Wole30-approved ranch
• Mixed nuts
• Olives
• Pickles
• Veggies and guac
• Soft-boiled or hard-boiled eggs
• Ants on a log with almond butter

Sweet Whole30 Snacks

• Apples with almond butter
• Fresh fruit salad
• Dried fruits
• Grilled fruit
• Coconut yogurt
• Fruit popsicles (no sugar added!)
• Nice Cream (you can make it with pretty much any fruit!) 
• Frozen bananas drizzled with nut butter

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Whole 30 Snack Dips

Dips are the true Whole30 heroes. Your guests are more inclined to gobble the veggies with a few delicious dips (make sure you don’t run out!). Honestly, the biggest challenge on a Whole 30 Board is finding sauces that are Whole30-approved, but thankfully there are plenty of Whole30-compliant recipes all over the web. 

• Whole30-approved ranch is a compliant take on the most classic veggie dipper!
• Traditional hummus with chickpeas is a no-no, so I used an artichoke hummus to avoid legumes. Try making it with other veggies too, like cauliflower hummus!
• Green goddess dressing is another great compliant dip that tastes particularly great with carrots and celery.
• Guacamole is a delicious and versatile dip! Go the classic route (tomatoes and onion!) or add something a little extra, like roasted veggies.
• Most store-bought salsa is not Whole30-approved, so make your own homemade compliant salsa!
• Whole30 7-Layer Dip… need I say more?

• Alex Snograss of The Defined Dish cracked the code on a Whole30-compliant Cocktail Sauce Recipe.

Whole30 Appetizer Board Recipe

Protein

• Cocktail Shrimp

Dips

• Whole30 cocktail sauce
• Artichoke Hummus
• Green Goddess Dressing

Produce

• Apple sliced
• Blood orange sliced into ¼-inch rounds
• Carrots sliced lengthwise
• Celery
• Snap peas
• Mini bell peppers halved lengthwise
• Watermelon radishes halved
• Cherry tomatoes halved
• Raspberries
• Broccoli florets
• Cauliflower florets
• Dates halved
• Blueberries
• Blackberries

Accoutrement

• Olives
• Pistachios
• Pecans
• Mixed Nuts (without peanuts)

Garnish

• Fresh cilantro leaves removed
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Fresh lemon juice

How To Make a Whole30 Snack Board 

Colorful produce is key to making this board look inviting. As always, spread out similar colors on alternating sides of the boards. Note how the green broccoli is separate from the snap peas and the green goddess dressing to keep the board layout balanced. Same with the red raspberry, radishes, and cocktail sauce. It’s not an exact science, but splitting them up helps make the board look more inviting. 

• First, blanch the broccoli and cauliflower to make them more tender and less bitter (check out this post for more on blanching).
• Like always, I like to start with bowls or ramekins, so add the dips and shrimp (or grilled chicken) to the board first to anchor it.
• Next, add your large produce items, like carrots, celery, peppers, broccoli, and cauliflower, then add the smaller veggies and berries. Keep in mind that separating similar colors and fanning out produce (or anything else you use) around the ramekins will help make your board look extra polished.
• Add the accoutrements next, making sure to fill any holes on the board.
• Finish the board by garnishing the shrimp with lemon and the hummus with cilantro and olive oil.

A couple tips:

• Not a fan of shrimp or just want to add more protein? Add chicken skewers, hard-boiled eggs, or mini grass-fed beef patties. 
• Put out a sparkling water bar with a variety of toppings—fresh citrus or berries, it’ll make your beverage game that much more fun.

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Cutting Veggies for this Whole 30 Appetizer

Cutting your veggies just right will also help make them disappear faster. No one wants thin flimsy carrot sticks that don’t hold any dip. Here’s how to maximize dipping capacity…When I dip, you dip, we dip!

• Go for the adorable mini bell peppers (cut lengthwise) to give a proper scoop. Plus they usually come in all colors! 
• Use my favorite snap pea trick. Cut off a sliver of the tops of a few of the snap peas and place on the top of your pile, showing off the pretty individual peas. It adds texture and dimension to the board. Is it necessary? No! But I can’t help myself.

How to Keep Whole30 Snacks Fresh

For snacks that aren’t shelf-stable, knowing how to store fresh fruits and veggies is key for keeping compliant snacks at the ready! Here are some tips:

• Make sure produce is dry before storing
• Keep fruits and veggies whole when possible (if you have to pre-cut them, store them in an airtight container with a damp paper towel)
• Keep them separate (produce, like bananas and apples, that release ethylene can ripen or rot faster than their neighbors)
• Make sure to check whether your produce belongs in the fridge or in the pantry

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Whole30-Approved Drinks

You may not be drinking alcohol, sugary drinks, or lattes, but you can still have fun! Mocktails are totally fair game as long as there is no added sugar! Mix and match some of these to whip up Whole30-approved cocktails:

• Kombucha (make sure there is no added sugar!)
• Unsweetened iced tea
• Flavored seltzer
• Fruit juice (as long as it’s 100% fruit juice with no added sugar!)
• Coconut water

Show Me Your Whole30 Snacks

I hope this post inspires you to make this board. Nothing makes me happier than seeing the beautiful snacks and spreads you create from my tips. If you make something inspired by this post, please tag me at @ainttooproudtomeg so I can see and share! 

And, If you liked this recipe, please rate and review.

Photos by Haley Hunt Davis of Salt Worth Creative.