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Fudgy Fruit

Photo of prepared Fudgy Fruit

Photo of prepared Fudgy Fruit

Photo attribution: Caeli Willard

Ready In: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

Gluten-free

Vegetarian

Low Sodium

A great way to get the whole family involved by decorating fruit with chocolate and nuts!

What you'll need

Spatula or spoon

Small tray

Waxed paper

Sharp knife

Ingredients

Serves 4

2 tablespoons Chocolate Chips semi-sweet

2 Bananas peeled and cut into quarters

8 Strawberries

¹/₄ cup Peanuts unsalted and chopped

Directions

1.

Step 1 picture

Step 1 picture

Place chocolate chips in a small microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for 10 seconds and stir. Repeat until chocolate is melted, about 30 seconds.

2.

Step 2 picture

Step 2 picture

Place fruit on a small tray covered with a piece of waxed paper. Use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the fruit.

3.

Step 3 picture

Step 3 picture

Sprinkle the fruit with chopped nuts or coconut. Cover and place in fridge for a few minutes until chocolate is set. Serve Chilled.

Chef's Tips

Another type of nuts or crushed low-fat granola can be substituted for the peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 4.00 piece

Serving Per Container 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2 g		3%
	Saturated Fat 1 g	5%
Sodium 2.5 mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 25 g		9%
	Dietary Fiber 4.7 g	17%
Protein 1.6 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Publication: Kids Get Cookin'!

Authors: Nutrition Education And Obesity Prevention Branch Neopb

Cooking Environment: Limited Kitchen, 20 minutes or less

Source: Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch (California Department of Public Health)
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