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Healthy High-Protein Patriotic Fruit Skewers with Easy Vanilla Dip Recipe

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These festive fruit skewers combine red, white, and blue fruits with a creamy high-protein vanilla Greek yogurt dip, perfect for healthy snacking at summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • Strawberries (hulled and halved)
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Watermelon cubes (bite-sized)
  • Pineapple chunks (fresh)
  • Banana slices (firm, not overripe)
  • Peeled apple pieces (tossed in lemon juice to prevent browning)
  • Blueberries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
  • Blackberries
  • Purple grapes (halved)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (thick and creamy, e.g., Fage or Chobani)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest
  • Wooden or bamboo skewers (6-8 inches long)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to keep white fruits fresh)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit (10 minutes): Wash all fruit thoroughly. Hull and halve strawberries, chunk pineapple into bite-sized pieces, slice bananas, and rinse blueberries. Toss apples or bananas lightly in lemon juice to prevent browning.
  2. Make the Vanilla Dip (5 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness if needed. Optionally add a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest.
  3. Assemble the Skewers (10-15 minutes): Thread fruit pieces onto skewers in a red, white, and blue pattern (e.g., strawberry half, pineapple chunk, blueberries). Leave space at each end for handling.
  4. Chill and Serve: Lay skewers on a serving platter, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill wooden skewers before use to prevent sogginess. Assemble skewers up to 2 hours ahead and keep refrigerated. Add bananas last to avoid mushiness. For dairy-free dip, substitute Greek yogurt with unsweetened coconut or almond yogurt. Avoid overcrowding skewers for easier eating.

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