Children's Recipes: Healthy Recipes for Children: Tropical Fruit Snacking Cup

The distinct flavors of the tropics are intense in this refreshing, healthy snack.

Author: Fruits & Veggies More Matters: Produce for Better Health Foundation - www.fruitsandveggiesmoremattters.org
Date: December 20, 2012

Suggestions: * Please carefully check the ingredients of these products to ensure they contain no gluten, if a gluten-free recipe required.

Serves: 6 person(s)
Yield: 6 x approx. 1-1/3 cup servings

Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Extra Time: 30 mins (for refrigeration)

Ingredients:

1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into cubes
1 mango, peeled, pit removed, and cut into cubes
2 bananas, cut into large cubes
3 kiwifruit, peeled and cut into large dice-sized pieces
1 1/2 cup seedless purple grapes, stemmed
1 Tbsp grated gingerroot
1 Tbsp lime juice
3/4 cup unsweetened mango nectar *

Directions:

Combine all ingredients and chill for 30 minutes.

To serve, spoon into chilled or frosty glasses, serve cold and enjoy!

Variations:

Top with a dollop of nonfat plain yogurt, light whipped cream, Cashew Cream, or Ricotta Cream (see recipe links below).*

Serving suggestions are not included in the nutritional analysis.

Related Recipes:

Cashew Cream
Ricotta Cream