Bring a Board: Holiday Party Fun with a Veggie Twist
This year, my book club hosted our annual holiday party, and we followed the tradition of "bringing a board." I know-does it sound a bit cliché for The Sugar Dietitian to volunteer for a snowman veggie board? Maybe! But when I came across some adorable ideas on Pinterest, I couldn't resist giving one a try.
A Snowman Veggie Board That Stole the Show
The highlight of my board was a snowman design that turned out to be a huge hit! It was as festive as it was healthy, and there are so many other creative holiday veggie board designs out there for inspiration.
Here's how I made it:
- Three Dips, Three Bowls: I used bowls of different sizes to stack and form the snowman shape.
- Top Bowl (Head): French onion dip
- Middle Bowl (Body): Roasted red pepper hummus
- Bottom Bowl (Base): Country ranch veggie dip from my local Harmons grocery store (so good!).
- Decorations:
- Eyes & Buttons: Raisins
- Smile: Dried black beans (you could also use raisins for a consistent look, but I liked the variety).
- Carrot Nose: I snipped the tip of a baby carrot for Frosty's nose.
- Optional Flair:
- Add a hat using blueberries or a scarf made of veggies like strips of red pepper or kale for extra charm.
- You can also explore variations, like using three same-sized bowls or creating a single snowman face paired with a reindeer dip design (peanut butter dip is a great base for this!).
Other Creative Holiday Boards at the Party
I wasn't the only one who brought my A-game to the board tradition! The other ladies outdid themselves with an incredible variety of boards:
- A Christmas tree shaped pull-apart bread board
- A hot cocoa board
- A mimosa board featuring the viral candied cranberries
- A fruit board
- A meat and cheese or traditional charcuterie
- A candy and donut board
- A baked potato board
- A taco board
What's Your Favorite Holiday Board?
The creativity and variety at our party were truly inspiring-and delicious! Whether you're a snowman veggie board enthusiast like me or love a sweet and savory combo, there's a board idea for everyone. I'd love to hear-what's your go-to holiday board?
Happy holidays and happy board-making!
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