Sweetheart Fruit Skewers Yogurt (Printer-friendly)
Fresh heart-shaped fruit paired with a creamy honey-yogurt dip, perfect for a healthy sweet snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 cup seedless watermelon, sliced
03 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, sliced
04 - 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)
05 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 small apple, cored and sliced
→ Yogurt Dip
07 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
# How to Prepare:
01 - Press a small heart-shaped cookie cutter into watermelon, pineapple, apple, and kiwi slices to create uniform heart shapes. Work carefully to preserve the fruit's structure and minimize waste.
02 - Thread heart-shaped fruit pieces and whole grapes onto wooden skewers, alternating colors and shapes to create an attractive pattern. Leave enough space at the bottom for easy handling.
03 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until completely smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
04 - Arrange completed fruit skewers on a serving platter. Place yogurt dip in a small bowl alongside the skewers. Sprinkle fresh mint over the dip as a finishing touch, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These skewers make everyone smile before they even take a bite, turning ordinary fruit into something that feels like a celebration
- The creamy honey-vanilla dip transforms fresh fruit into a proper dessert without any guilt or post-sugar crash
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- The cookie cutter trick works best with fruits that are firm but not rock-hard—watermelon and pineapple are forgiving, while mushy fruits like mango might frustrate you
- Soak your wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes if you're worried about them splintering, though honestly I rarely remember to do this and nobody's ever complained
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- If your honey is thick and stubborn, set the jar in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes and it'll pour like a dream into your yogurt
- Buy extra fruit for snacking while you work—I always end up eating as many hearts as I actually skewer