Fun with Fruit!

Here are some creative ways that I have seen in magazines and on other sites to help kids eat their fruit. Joshua, so far still loves fruit, so I really don't have that problem, but it is still fun to be creative with what he eats to change it up a little.



Fruit on A Stick:

Use kabob sticks and layer any fruit of your choice on the stick. You can find these kabob sticks at your local grocery store. I put Joshua's favorite fruit on the sticks and he loved it! Dan and I even like it as a quick snack to grab on the run.

Frozen Yogurt Popsicles:

Any fresh or frozen fruit or flavored yogurt(yoplait, dannon, etc.) will work. I used leftover frozen blueberries for the recent Popsicles I made. All measurements are approximate to taste. You are the best judge. After you blend the yogurt, fruit and a little bit of milk or soy milk, you want it to be the consistency of a smoothie. Just pour the "smoothie"mixture into plastic Popsicle containers(you can find these at Target, WalMart or the grocery store). Put in the freezer for a few hours and then enjoy. This is a great healthy alternative to regular Popsicles and you can have fun and have the kids help as well. Great for hot summer days!!

Frozen Grapes:

Any seedless grapes of your choosing. Put them in a plastic freezer bag and into the freezer and eat them as a nice frozen treat or plop some into a glass of water for a nice refreshing cool beverage.

All these ideas I have tried and have been successful with Joshua and Dan and I even enjoy them. The best part about these ideas is that you can create them your way and they are all kid friendly and a fun way to get your kids to eat fruit and involve them in the kitchen.

WHO SAYS YOU CAN'T PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD!!