Yummy Fruit Bowl
Prep. Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
-
Servings
4-6 plates
Difficulty
Easy
Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, dairy-free, egg-free
My partner's face light up when he realizes that we are having a fruit 'salad' for dessert. He probably prefers this one over any creamy cake, and with our kids, we always encourage to focus on fruits for everyday snack.
This vibrant fruit salad is a refreshing, naturally sweet dessert that brings together a variety of seasonal fruits. With the perfect balance of juicy and tart flavors, it's an easy and delicious way to enjoy fresh produce. For the best flavor, let it chill in the fridge and allow the fruits to absorb the juices. Enjoy and stay healthy!
Ingredients
5-6 strawberries
6 oranges (optional - to make juice)
1/2 cup of craisins
2 bananas
2 apples
A handful black raspberries
2 clementines
1/2 lemon zest
1/2 lemon fresh juice
Instructions
***Some of these suggestions are of seasonal fruits, and can be replaced with a different fruit as needed/preferred***
In a serving bowl, begin by adding the following fruits:
Peel and cut 2 oranges into ½-inch pieces, discarding the peel and pith.
For the remaining 4 oranges, cut them in half and squeeze the juice directly into the bowl, being careful to remove any seeds.
Peel and slice the bananas into longitudinally (2 halves) and then again longitudinally (4 quarters) - cut them to 1/2 inch pieces.
Cut rinsed grapes in halves.
Peel and chop 1 mango into small cubes.
Thoroughly rinse strawberries, remove the leaves & white stem, then slice the strawberries to 4 pieces or more (depending on their size).
Core and dice 2 rinsed apples into bite-sized pieces. You can leave the skin on or peel them, depending on your preference.
Add a handful of fresh rinsed blueberries to the bowl.
Thoroughly wash, then add craisins.
Next, grate a small amount of lemon zest over the fruits to enhance the flavor and deepen the overall taste.
Sprinkle in 2-3 tbsps of sugar, and add 1 cup filtered/pre-boiled water to lightly soak further the fruits (blends with the previously squeezed-in orange juice). Be careful to not over-dilute the flavors.
For the best result, cover the bowl and let the fruit salad chill in the fridge for a few hours. This allows the craisins to soak up the juices and helps the overall flavors blend into a rich heavenly sweet dessert!
Notes
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I love ice-cream cakes, and it is so hard to find vegan ones in stores, so I knew at some point I'd want to try and whip a recipe up, but one thing that's always a factor for me is whether or not it'll be a time-consuming project or not. If I need to use my mixer, food processor or oven, it means I need to plan for more dishes and more time spent on this, and that's where I sometimes hold off on exploring and developing new recipes. I was not only aiming for an easy-to-make recipe here, but also one that requires very few ingredients and as allergen-friendly as possible. This makes it a store-in-the-freezer dessert for when I have unexpected guests, or when we are on the road and want an indulgent treat.
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