Name: Yogurt-Dipped Fruit Skewers
Ingredients: 2 cups Greek Yogurt, plain, full-fat or 2%: Using Greek yogurt is key for a thick, creamy coating that clings perfectly to the fruit. Its tangy flavor provides a beautiful contrast to the sweet fruit.; 2-3 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup: This is your natural sweetener. Adjust the amount based on the sweetness of your fruit and your personal preference.; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: A small amount of vanilla adds a wonderful depth of flavor, transforming the yogurt dip into a dessert-like cream.; 1 lb Strawberries: Washed, hulled, and left whole or halved if large. Their vibrant red color and classic sweetness make them a skewer superstar.; 1 cup Blueberries: Washed and patted completely dry. These little gems add a pop of deep blue color and a burst of antioxidants.; 1 cup Blackberries: Washed and carefully patted dry. They offer a tartness and a dramatic, dark color that looks stunning on the skewer.; 2 Kiwis: Peeled and cut into thick, 1-inch rounds. Their bright green flesh and tiny black seeds add an exotic and beautiful touch.; 2 Mandarin Oranges or Clementines: Peeled and separated into individual segments. Their juicy sweetness and bright orange hue are always a kid-favorite.; 1 cup Green or Red Grapes: Washed, dried, and removed from the stem. Grapes provide a wonderful, firm texture and a satisfyingly sweet crunch.; Wooden or Bamboo Skewers (approx. 12-15): Standard 6 to 8-inch skewers work perfectly for creating individual-sized portions.

Ingredients

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2 cups Greek Yogurt, plain, full-fat or 2%: Using Greek yogurt is key for a thick, creamy coating that clings perfectly to the fruit. Its tangy flavor provides a beautiful contrast to the sweet fruit.
2-3 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup: This is your natural sweetener. Adjust the amount based on the sweetness of your fruit and your personal preference.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract: A small amount of vanilla adds a wonderful depth of flavor, transforming the yogurt dip into a dessert-like cream.
1 lb Strawberries: Washed, hulled, and left whole or halved if large. Their vibrant red color and classic sweetness make them a skewer superstar.
1 cup Blueberries: Washed and patted completely dry. These little gems add a pop of deep blue color and a burst of antioxidants.
1 cup Blackberries: Washed and carefully patted dry. They offer a tartness and a dramatic, dark color that looks stunning on the skewer.
2 Kiwis: Peeled and cut into thick, 1-inch rounds. Their bright green flesh and tiny black seeds add an exotic and beautiful touch.
2 Mandarin Oranges or Clementines: Peeled and separated into individual segments. Their juicy sweetness and bright orange hue are always a kid-favorite.
1 cup Green or Red Grapes: Washed, dried, and removed from the stem. Grapes provide a wonderful, firm texture and a satisfyingly sweet crunch.
Wooden or Bamboo Skewers (approx. 12-15): Standard 6 to 8-inch skewers work perfectly for creating individual-sized portions.

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Instructions

Prepare Your Workstation: Line a large baking sheet or tray with parchment paper or wax paper. This is a crucial step to prevent the yogurt-dipped skewers from sticking after freezing. Make sure the baking sheet will fit flat in your freezer.
Wash and Dry the Fruit: Gently wash all your fruit under cool running water. The most important part of this step is to dry the fruit thoroughly. Use paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to pat every piece of fruit dry. If the fruit is wet, the yogurt dip will slide right off and won’t form a proper coating.
Prepare the Yogurt Dip: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk everything together until the mixture is completely smooth, creamy, and well-incorporated. Taste the dip and add more sweetener if desired. The ideal consistency is thick but still fluid enough for dipping.
Assemble the Fruit Skewers: Begin threading the prepared fruit onto the wooden skewers. Get creative with your patterns! Alternate colors and shapes to make them visually appealing. A pattern like strawberry, orange segment, grape, kiwi, and blueberry creates a beautiful rainbow effect. Be sure to leave about an inch of space at both the top and bottom of the skewer to make them easier to handle during the dipping and eating process.
Dip the Skewers: Hold a fruit skewer by the empty end and dip it into the bowl of sweetened yogurt. You can use a spoon to help coat the fruit evenly. Rotate the skewer to cover all sides of the fruit. You can choose to submerge the entire skewer for full coverage, dip only half for a stylish look, or simply drizzle the yogurt over the top for a lighter coating.
Place on Baking Sheet: As you finish dipping each skewer, gently shake off any excess yogurt and place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Ensure the skewers are arranged in a single layer and are not touching each other. This prevents them from freezing together into one large clump.
First Freeze (The Flash Freeze): Place the baking sheet with the skewers flat in the freezer. Freeze for at least 1-2 hours, or until the yogurt is completely firm to the touch. This initial “flash freeze” sets the yogurt coating perfectly.
Final Storage (Optional): Once the yogurt coating is solid, you can transfer the skewers from the baking sheet into a freezer-safe airtight container or a large zip-top freezer bag. Place layers of parchment paper between the skewers to prevent them from sticking together. They can be stored in the freezer for a longer period this way.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 90