This Whipped Ricotta with Greek Yogurt Board is a healthy and delicious twist on the TikTok Butter Board trend, be sure to serve it with apples to impress your friends and family! Ready in just 5 minutes this is an easy to make snack board. While this post is sponsored by JAZZ Apples, the recipe and our love for a yummy snack board are our own.

Healthy Whipped Ricotta Board with Apples

Do you want to join the trend of creating delicious, eye-catching snack boards for your friends and family? Then you have to try our Whipped Ricotta with Thyme and Tangerine Board! TikTok has been abuzz with viral butter boards, but our take on this trend is substitutes butter for a healthy mix or part-skim ricotta and low fat Greek yogurt.

Whipped Ricotta Board

What exactly is the butter board trend on TikTok?

The phrase ‘butter board’ may seem like an odd one, but the viral butter board trend on TikTok has been really popular. This fun and creative challenge requires users to spread butter of all flavors and types across a board, and then fill it out with different things to dip into the butter – similar to a charcuterie board, but with butter!

For those who have yet to try their hand at the butter board trend, there are plenty of fun options out there that serve as inspiration! Like our healthy version of the butter board that is made with part-skim ricotta, low fat Greek yogurt and served with JAZZ apples for dipping.

Whipped Ricotta and Greek Yogurt Board

The TikTok butter board trend has been buzzing around the internet for a few months now. It all started when one user posted a video of themselves cutting up a stick of butter and then spreading it on a plate with their finger. From there, many other users followed suit and began creating their own unique versions of this simple snack idea.

It’s not hard to see why this trend took off so quickly – it’s easy to make, unique, delicious, and only requires minimal ingredients that most people likely already have in their kitchen. Plus, you can put your own twist on it by adding different toppings and flavors. As the videos continued to spread across social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, more people were inspired to try out the trend for themselves.

Healthy Whipped Ricotta and Greek Yogurt Board

Why We Love Ricotta Cheese

Our take on this fun TikTok trend was to use a blend of ricotta cheese and Greek Yogurt in lieu of butter for a healthier, yet just as delicious snack. Ricotta cheese is a soft and creamy Italian cheese that is perfect for stuffing into dishes like lasagna, rollatini, and cannelloni. It has a mild flavor that compliments many different types of food. Ricotta cheese is made from whey, which is the liquid left over from the production of other cheeses.

Ricotta cheese can be used in both savory and sweet dishes. For example, it can be mixed with herbs and freshly squeezed juice to make a delicious spread or stirred into oatmeal or pancakes to add some richness and texture. When baking, ricotta cheese can be substituted for cream cheese in recipes such as cheesecake or pound cake. It’s also great when combined with tomatoes and basil in sauces or casseroles.

Healthy Version of Butter Boards

Why We Love Greek Yogurt

At its core, Greek yogurt is simply regular yogurt that has been strained and had some of the whey removed. This results in a thicker and creamier consistency than traditional varieties that contains more protein, less sugar and less lactose.  

Greek yogurt contains healthy bacteria which can help keep your gut flora balanced it also has calcium and vitamin B12.

Whipped Ricotta Snack Board

Why We Used Tangerine Juice

Tangerines typically hit their peak season from September through April. During these months you can find them fresh at your local grocery store or farmers market. You can substitute an orange when making this whipped ricotta board if you can’t find in-season tangerines.

Whipped Ricotta with thyme

Why We Love Charcuterie Boards

Have you ever been to a friend’s house and noticed an amazing looking charcuterie board? Charcuterie boards have become the centerpiece of any gathering, from snacking to casual family dinners to holidays spreads.

Charcuterie boards are so amazing because they offer something for everyone. From cured meats and cheeses, to olives and nuts, there is something for all taste buds – even vegetarians! Not only do they provide friends and family with a variety of snacks, but they also look great. With the right presentation, charcuterie boards are works of art that serve as the perfect conversation starter at any gathering.  Need some tips on building the perfect charcuterie board, we got ya covered! Grab this eBook on how to build a charcuterie board.

The best part about charcuterie boards is that anyone can make them with minimal effort!

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Why We Love Apples

Apples are one of the world’s most popular fruits and for good reason. Not only do they taste great, are delicious to add into your favorite recipes, but they have numerous health benefits that make them a perfect snack option. Apples also contain a range of important nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and vitamins B6 and K.

Tasty Whipped Ricotta Board

What To Serve With Your Whipped Ricotta Board

JAZZ Apples

I also cut up some french bread and topped it with cheddar cheese and prosciutto for a salty addition to the snack board.

How To Make Whipped Ricotta Board

Why We Like Apples with Cheese

This classic pairing is one of the oldest and most beloved combinations in history, and for good reason! From savory to sweet, the two ingredients bring out the best in each other.

The creamy texture of the cheese contrasts nicely with the crunchy texture of the apples. Plus, their flavors pair well together—the sweet taste of apples complements the saltiness of aged cheeses perfectly. That’s why I added those little bite-size bread-bites on our Whipped Ricotta Board! Oh, and be sure to try our Chicken and Apple Grilled Cheese. It’s delish!

Tasty Whipped Ricotta and Greek Yogurt Board

Once you’ve figured out the basics of whipping ricotta cheese all you need are some herbs, spices or juices to create your own custom flavor combinations….but be sure to try this one with thyme and tangerine juice first 😉

How to make a Whipped Ricotta and Greek Yogurt Board

Speaking of, let’s make ours shall we? I know I’m getting hungry!

Whipped Ricotta Board

Healthy Whipped Ricotta Board with Apples

Tracy Shaw
Ready in just 5 minutes, this healthy and delicious snack board served with apples is perfect for any day of the week!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course 30 Minutes or Less, Appetizer, Appetizers, Snack, Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 JAZZ apples cored and sliced thin
  • ¼ cup pecans chopped
  • 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta
  • ¼ cup less sugar vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 tangerine zested and juiced
  • 3 sprigs of thyme
  • Optional: french bread cheddar cheese and prosciutto

Instructions
 

  • In a blender or food processor, add ricotta, Greek yogurt, zest, juice from the tangerine, thyme and honey. Pulse/blend until smooth, this will only take a second or two! You can also do this with a fork.
  • Spread on your favorite board.
  • Garnish with pecans and thyme.
  • Serve with sliced JAZZ apples and bread, cheese and prosciutto.

Notes

The nutritional values are based on six servings, but you may have more depending on how much everyone is munching!

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 283IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 0.4mg
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