SALTY & SWEET CREAMY SNACKS
Yummy Salty & Sweet Creamy snack ideas are perfect for game days, holiday parties, and movie nights. Nothing’s more satisfying than a sweet and salty snack.
Sometimes you crave something salty, and sometimes you crave something sweet and some other times you crave for a sweet and salty snack.
Fun Fact: Combining sweet and savory foods is pure bliss for your brain because consuming the two improves brain function, lowers stress, and results in the human body receiving the necessary minerals to survive.
Here are a couple of recipes that offer the best of both worlds making them perfect for a light snack or easy entertaining. They are easy to prepare ahead and are greatly enjoyed with a cold glass of wine or champagne.
Ingredients:
Salty and Savory Spread
- 1/2 c. Cream cheese
- 1/2 c. Sour cream
- 1 English cucumber, grated
- 5-6 leaves fresh mint, chopped
- 3-4 leaves fresh basil, chopped
- Sea salt, to taste
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Sweet Treat Spread
- 1/2 c. Cream cheese
- 1/2 c. Sour cream
- 1T. Chia Seed
- 1/2 c. Strawberry, chopped
- 1 T. Honey or maple syrup for drizzling
Avocado Lime Dip
- 1 medium avocado, seed and peel removed, chopped into chunks
- 1/4 c. Plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 c. Parsley, rough chopped
- 1 glove garlic, minced
- 2 T. Lime juice
- Sea salt, to taste
For Serving: An assortment of sourdough toasts, crackers, graham crackers and additional berries as desired
Directions:
1. Prepare Salty and Savory Spread. In a small deep bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream.
2.Add grated cucumber, mint, and basil. Season with salt to taste, Combine well.
3. Spread on the desired base. Drizzle with olive oil just before serving.
4. Prepare Sweet Treat Spread. In a small deep bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream.
5. Add chopped strawberries and chia seeds. Combine well.
6. Spread on graham crackers. Drizzle with honey just before serving.
7. Prepare Avocado Lime Dip. Add ingredients in the order listed.
8. Process until smooth.
9. Place in a serving bowl. Serve alongside spreads with assorted crackers and berries for noshing.
Note: Serve the Salty and Savory spread and the Avocado Lime Dip with crispy sourdough toasts, bruschetta crisps, or salty crackers. Serve the Sweet Treat Spread with Graham Crackers, sourdough bread and fruit.
