Fresh Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Crisps

Fresh Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Crisps
fresh fruit salsa with cinnamon crisps on blue plate
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 strawberries
  • ½ banana
  • 1 apple
  • 1 kiwi
  • 2 Tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
  • 2 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas
  • Cooking spray

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. Cut each tortilla into 8 pieces. Arrange on a baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
  3. Combine ¾ teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle over tortillas slices.
  4. Bake 6 to 8 minutes until slightly browned.
  5. Gently rub produce under cold running water. Peel and core the kiwi. Core the apple. Dice the strawberry, apple, banana, and kiwi into ¼ inch pieces. Mix orange juice, 1 tablespoon sugar, nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Toss with fruit. Chill.
  6. Serve cinnamon crisps with fruit salsa.
  7. Store leftover salsa in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes: 

Snack Crediting for Ages 3-5 in CACFP - Fruit, Grains

Nutrition Information:

  • Calories 170
  • Total Fat 1.5g
  • Saturated Fat 1g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 105mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 38g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Total Sugars 23g, includes 12g Added Sugars
  • Protein 2g
  • Vitamin D 0%
  • Calcium 2%
  • Iron 6%
  • Potassium 6%
Nutrition Software Used: 
ESHA Food Processor

Source:

Recipe adapted from Fast Foods, Nebraska Extension 4-H Curriculum, 4H5000.