Fruit Skewers With Yogurt Dip

Tangy fruit and sweet yogurt make a perfect taste combination

CAL/SERV :

71 PREP TIME :

15 MINS

YIELDS :

4 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

15 MINS

INGREDIENTS

1 C strawberries, rinsed, stems removed, and cut in half
1 C fresh pineapple, diced (or canned pineapple chunks in juice, drained)
½ C blackberries
1 tangerine or Clementine, peeled and cut into 8 segments
8 6-inch wooden skewer

For dip:

1 C strawberries, rinsed, stems removed, and cut in half
¼ C fat-free plain yogurt
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp honey

INSTRUCTIONS

Thread two strawberry halves, two pineapple chunks, two blackberries and one tangerine segment on each skewer.
To prepare the dip, puree strawberries in a blender or food processor. Add yogurt, vanilla, and honey, and mix well.
Serve two skewers with yogurt dip on the side.

Note: Skewers have sharp edges, so monitor younger children while eating, or take the fruit off the skewers for them.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 71, Total fat 0 g, Saturated fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Total fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, Carbohydrates 18 g, Potassium 174 mg, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 70%, Calcium 4%, Iron 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute