Tropical Surprise Pineapple, aka “Fairy Food”

Tropical Surprise Pineapple, aka "Fairy Food"

Like many parents, getting my kids to eat fruit can be a chore. The recipe for this snack “appeared” on my computer one day, with a note from a fairy and it got its name at our house: Fairy Food.

When this fruit mix is served in a fancy glass, my daughter will eat all the fruit to discover the surprise at the bottom. The surprise can absorb the juice and nectar, making it a yummy finale to a healthy dish. It can be used as a quick snack, desert, or side.

Now that the fruit has a magical twist, she gobbles it up… at least until she turns nine and stops believing in fairies maybe…

At a Glance Info
Time to Prepare: About 5 minutes, start to finish
Nutritional Info: For one cup of fruit mix – 136 calories, 3g fat, 29g carbohydrates – 3g fiber, 1g protein, 4mg sodium
Dietary Restrictions: Gluten-Free option, Low-Fat, Low-Sodium
Additional Info: Very Low Sodium – 4mg per serving

Ingredients

• 1 c Fresh Pineapple, cut into chunks*
• 1 t Agave Nectar
• 1 ½ T Grated Coconut, unsweetened
• 2 T Light Whipped topping (optional)

* To make this into an ultra-quick snack, use two fruit cups of pineapple in its own juice

Surprise Options (for the bottom of the cup)
2 T Banana Gerber Graduates Mini Fruits
3 Joseph’s Sugar-Free Coconut Cookies
½ sheet of low-fat graham cracker, crushed or broken into chunks
2 T low-sugar breakfast cereal, such as Honeycombs or Alphabits
1 T mini chocolate chips or semi-sweet M&Ms for baking

Makes 1 serving.

Dietary Options
Gluten-free option: Use gluten-free choice for surprise
Low Fat: As prepared
Very Low-Sodium: As prepared

Directions

Choose a surprise and line bottom of fancy glass or wineglass it.

In a separate bowl, mix the pineapple, nectar, and coconut. Spoon it over the surprise. If desired, top with light whipped topping. Serve with a smile.

Nutritionals

This information is for one serving of fruit mix served with 2 T Banana Gerber Graduates Mini Fruits as the surprise at the bottom.

Calories: 136
Fat: 3g
Carbs: 29g, 3g fiber
Protein: 1g
Sodium: 4mg

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