The Simple Joy of Snack Plates

Today is Day 13 of The July Ultimate Blog Challenge. I wasn't sure what I was going to post. After a very stressful first half of the day, I felt like making my afternoon snack plate. This one has a sliced apple, roasted red pepper hummus, and some seed crackers. Every afternoon I usually make myself some kind of snack plate, with mostly healthy items on it. Sometimes I will add a little chocolate for a little added sweet treat, to curb my cravings.

Snack plates have been a form of comfort since I can remember. My mom used to make them for me when I was little. I remember watching TV nibbling away on a plate of assorted cut up fruit, crackers, and celery with peanut butter. Having a plate with assorted items on it always feels satisfying to me. We also eat with our eyes. Seeing a variety of colorful items on our plate can help us feel like we are eating something exciting. I also like to feel like I am eating a lot of something. Slicing up an apple and other fruit, helps me fulfill that.

When my son was in elementary school, we had a Friday night tradition of making snack plates and watching movies. I would buy paper plates that were shaped like animals that would be used special for the occasion. We still like to throw together snack plates before watching a movie.

Sometimes I like to treat myself and get some vegan cheese. A couple of week's ago I treated myself to some creamy scallion cheese from Treeline Cheesemakers. I looooooove Treeline! Some of their cheese products are oil free too! I also purchased some Unreal Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems. I added some grapes and Mary's Gone Crackers and had myself a tasty plate during a Zoom meeting at work (off camera haha). See the photo below.

What are your favorite snacks? Do you make snack plates?

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Jennifer Shlomovich is a Plant-Powered Lifestyle-Educator on a mission to help others improve their health by eating more plants. Jennifer is also passionate about educating others about the realities of animal agriculture and how embodying a vegan lifestyle is a beautiful experience. As the only vegan in her household, she knows firsthand how challenging it can be to stay true to your values when the people around you aren’t on the same path. For years, she put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own, but through her journey, she discovered the power of setting boundaries, living by her values, and confidently prioritizing her well-being. On her YouTube channel, The Confident Vegan, she shares inspiring interviews, practical tips, and empowering conversations about what it really means to live in alignment with your values. She is also the co-host of That Vegan Morning Show with Kimberly Winters of the Did You Bring The Hummus podcast.