Breakfast Charcuterie Board
It is said that all good things in life are meant to be shared, so should a meal be any different? Eating together is so much more than getting food on the table and feeding hungry stomachs, it is about the conversations, laughter and the lasting memories that are created around the table.
Charcuterie Boards are all the rage and rightfully so! They are such a beautiful way to bring people together and are extremely flexible. But the main reason they have become a centerpiece of social gatherings is that they require minimal culinary skills to assemble.
WHAT IS A CHARCUTERIE BOARD?
A Charcuterie Board (pronounced shahr-koo-tuh-ree) that originated in France features an assortment of cured meats and cheeses, arranged in a visually pleasing way, paired with different accompaniments like crackers, fruits, cheese, nuts and different spreads. Over the past few years, it has evolved to signify almost any sort of snack board and become a work of art.
This Breakfast Charcuterie Board is a fun twist on the well loved Charcuterie Board and is a great way to start your mornings. With such a delicious spread, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Perfect for weekend brunches, Mothers Day, Valentine's Day or Christmas Mornings.
Though assembling a beautiful, eye-catching board might seem intimidating for the uninitiated, it’s actually a whole lot easier than it looks. It’s easy to buy store-bought ingredients, but this Breakfast Board is best with fresh hot pancakes right off the griddle! It makes waking up extra special when your family tastes the homemade goodness!
Here are a few recipes that you can add to this Breakfast Charcuterie Board:
- Greek Yogurt and Fruit Parfait
- Hash Brown Egg Cups
- Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
- Healthy Morning Glory Muffins
The ideas that I came up are not where it ends! Try to add ingredients of different colors and textures to make it visually appealing and appetizing. Here a few of my favorites:
- Pancakes: Pancakes are the star of the show for this board. I love whipping these Healthy Whole Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes Or Healthy Banana Spinach Pancakes. They are a delicious source of carbs that provides the energy to start your day off on the right foot.
- Granola: I made my own granola, from this Easy & Healthy Homemade Granola recipe that has become a family favorite, but feel free to buy it.
- Fruits: Fruits always add a pop of color and freshness, and will provide a dose of nutrition. Use fruits like green grapes, sliced oranges, raspberries, blueberries and apples. If adding any juicy fruits, serve them in a bowl to keep the juice from spreading.
- Protein: Eggs are a breakfast staple and a great way to add in some protein to your diet.
- Jams and Spreads: Honey or maple syrup are a must have if serving pancakes. You can also include nutella, peanut butter, jams or jellies.
If you made this Breakfast Charcuterie Board, I would love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a comment below.
Ingredients:
- 12–16 Pancakes
- 2-3 oranges, sliced
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 ½ cups green grapes
- 1 cup raspberries
- 3 apples, sliced into wedges
- Cooked Eggs of your choice (scrambled, hard boiled, sunny side up)
- Maple syrup
- Peach Jam (you can use any other jam of your choice)
- Nutella
- Homemade Granola (you can also use store-bought ones)
Instructions:
- Compile all the ingredients before you start assembling the board.
- Add the small bowls of nutella and jam, and the bottle of maple syrup on the board.
- Then, place the cooked pancakes on the board in two wavy parallel lines, winding around the bowls.
- Lastly, add in the fresh fruits like blueberries, raspberries, green grapes the sliced oranges, apples and the eggs to fill in the extra space & create that bountiful look.
- Enjoy!
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