Looking for a quick snack for kids or adults on St. Patrick's Day? Go no further than the fresh fruit aisle. Here are several options with green fruit such as honeydew, kiwi and green grapes!
Green Fruit Kabobs with Dip
Ingredients:
- ½ cup diced green fruit, washed
- ¼ cup low-fat yogurt
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Place small pieces of fruit on skewers.
- Place yogurt in a small cup for dipping.
Use plastic straws or drink stirrers for young children instead of wooden or metal skewers to avoid sharp ends. Dip could be your favorite flavor of yogurt or even pistachio pudding.
Nutrition Information:
Green Fruit Parfait
Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup diced green fruit, washed
- 1 (6 ounce) container low-fat key lime yogurt, divided
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Place half the yogurt on the bottom of a glass or paper cup and then layer with half the fruit.
- Add the rest of the yogurt and then the remainder of the fruit.
Consider topping with the parfait with your favorite dry cereal or some crunchy chopped nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or peanuts.
Nutrition Information:
Green Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup chopped kiwi, gently rubbed under cold running water
- ⅓ cup diced honeydew, scrubbed with clean vegetable brush under running water
- ⅓ cup quartered grapes, gently rubbed under cold running water
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Place cut-up fruit in fun cups or bowls.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information:
This newsletter has been peer-reviewed. It was reviewed and updated in 2023.
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