These four easy fall-inspired snack plates are simple, flexible, and made with nutrition in mind. Each one includes a satisfying balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats for an easy snack, lunch, or light dinner when you do not feel like cooking.
I am a huge believer that snack plates for dinner are not lazy. In fact, I think it’s genius. A well-planned snack plate for dinner can make the busiest of nights feel less overwhelming.
As a dietitian and busy mom of 2, I have put together these 4+ ideas for inspiration. Feel free to customize or use as is! Hope it helps you this fall.
Why I Love These Ideas
The Flexible Plates
If you love these snack plates, also check out more ideas here: Snack Plates Are Not Lazy with 5 Recipes. Each of these plates is one serving.
1. Pumpkin Yogurt Dip Plate
A creamy yogurt pumpkin dip brings the protein to this plate while the graham crackers and fruit add some micronutrients and fiber! The dip takes less than 5 minutes to throw together and then you cut up an apple and you have a cozy, delicious macro-friendly meal.
- Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Dip
- ¾ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
- Splash of vanilla, optional
- Tiny pinch of salt
- Graham crackers (1-2 sheets or graham cracker sticks)
- Apple slices or pears (calculated with one apple, sliced)
- Pecans (about 1 ounce)
Directions
Combine ingredients for the Greek yogurt dip and mix with a spoon until smooth. Top the yogurt with pecans for that crunch. Slice apples and assemble the plate!
Customize
For a more balanced light meal: reduce the pecans slightly and add cheddar cubes for another savory protein source.
To limit added sugar: use plain Greek yogurt rather than vanilla and control the maple yourself.
Nut-free option: Replace the pecans with roasted pepitas, sunflower seeds or a nut-free granola. For a seed-free option, add small cubes of cheddar for extra protein and staying power.
Nutrition
458 calories, 23.8 grams of protein, 22 grams of fat, 45 grams of carbs, 8 grams of fiber.
2. Harvest Hummus Plate
A savory snack plate that is especially satisfying. Creamy hummus, seasoned chicken, whole-wheat pita, roasted carrots, and cucumbers come together for an easy, satisfying mix of protein, fiber, and crunch.
- Hummus (about 1/4 cup)
- Pita wedges (5 naan dippers)
- Roasted carrots
- Diced cucumbers
- Applegate Chicken Sausage (1 link), diced, or salami. Could swap with 3 ounces sliced chicken breast or chicken kebab pieces or falafel!
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the carrots into thin sticks and arrange them on a baking sheet. Toss with a small amount of olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and a drizzle of honey. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and lightly browned.
Arrange the roasted carrots, sliced chicken, cucumbers, hummus, and whole-wheat pita wedges on a plate. Serve immediately or refrigerate the components separately until ready to assemble.
Customize
- Swap the chicken sausage for turkey pepperoni, hard-boiled egg halves, or falafel.
- Use a convenient protein: Try rotisserie chicken, leftover grilled chicken, chicken kebab pieces, or deli turkey roll-ups.
- Make it gluten-free: Replace the pita with gluten-free crackers or add extra roasted chickpeas and vegetables.
- Switch up the vegetables: Try bell peppers, snap peas, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, or cauliflower.
Nutrition
494 calories, 20.2 grams of protein, 23 grams of fat, 49 grams of carbs, 9 grams of fiber.
3. Apple Cheddar or Pear Gouda Plate
This sweet-and-savory snack plate combines crisp fruit, creamy cheese, turkey, seeded crackers, and a maple-Dijon dip for an easy option with plenty of protein, fiber, and satisfying flavor.
Choose apple with sharp cheddar for a classic combination or pear with Gouda for a slightly more elevated fall-inspired plate.
It’s so simple but there is something about that dip paired with these components that really hits the spot.
- Apple Slices (1 medium apple) or one medium pear
- Cheddar Cheese Cubes (1 ounce) or gouda
- Seeded Crackers (about 1 serving)
- Rolled Up Turkey (3 ounces)
- Maple Dijon Dip
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- Tiny pinch salt optional black pepper
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Slice the apple or pear and cut the cheese into cubes or thin slices. Roll or fold the turkey, then arrange it on a plate with the fruit, cheese, seeded crackers, and maple-Dijon dip. Serve immediately.
Customize
- Switch up the fruit: Replace with grapes, or fresh berries.
- Try a different cheese: Use pepper jack, Colby Jack, or white cheddar.
- Change the protein: Substitute sliced chicken, ham, roast beef, or leftover cooked chicken for the turkey. Aim for about 3 ounces to keep the plate high in protein.
- Make it gluten-free: Use your favorite gluten-free seeded crackers.
Nutrition
516 calories, 29 grams of protein, 23.7 grams of fat, 51 grams of carbs, 9 grams of fiber.
4. Pear Cottage Cheese Plate
This sweet and creamy snack plate pairs cottage cheese with juicy pear, crunchy granola, walnuts, cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey. It is an easy fall-inspired option with plenty of protein, fiber, and satisfying crunch and texture from the granola and the walnuts!
- Cottage cheese (calculated with 3/4 cup of 2% milkfat cottage cheese)
- Pear, one medium, sliced.
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Granola, about 1 ounce. Read the nutrition labels and find one with a good amount of protein and fiber.
- Walnuts, about 2 tablespoons.
- Drizzle of honey.
Directions
Spoon the cottage cheese into a bowl or onto one side of a plate. Slice the pear and arrange it alongside the cottage cheese.
Top the cottage cheese with granola, chopped walnuts, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Drizzle lightly with honey and serve immediately.
Customize
- Switch up the fruit: Replace the pear with apple slices, berries, peaches, or sliced figs.
- Add more fiber: Sprinkle chia seeds or ground flaxseed over the cottage cheese, or choose a higher-fiber granola.
- Change the crunch: Use pecans, almonds, pumpkin seeds, or toasted oats instead of walnuts.
- Use Greek yogurt if you are not a fan of cottage cheese.
Nutrition
481 calories, 24.6 grams of protein, 18 grams of fat, 60 grams of carbs, 8.5 grams of fiber.
More Flexible Ideas
- Cranberry Chicken Salad Plate. Chicken salad with Greek yogurt, dried cranberries, celery, whole wheat crackers, cucumber slices. Try this Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad from Fit Foodie Finds.
- Sweet + Salty Fall Plate. Apple slices, peanut butter or almond butter, pretzels, Greek yogurt, pumpkin seeds.
- Mini Fall Lunch Plate. Hard-boiled egg, roasted sweet potato cubes, cheese, grapes, crackers, baby carrots.
- Cozy Movie Night Snack Plate. Popcorn, roasted chickpeas, apple slices, cheese cubes, dark chocolate chips. Add nutritional yeast to the popcorn for added protein and fiber.
- Fig and Goat Cheese Plate. Sliced turkey, goat cheese, fresh figs, high fiber crackers (like Triscuits), pistachios, and balsamic glaze for drizzling.
I hope these recipes give you some inspiration for meal prepping some fun and easy meals! Feel free to follow along for infrequent updates and check out my FREE e-books: 5-Day High Protein and Fiber Meal Plan and 33-Page E-Book to Prioritize Your Health.