Summer Snacking can be FUN, EASY & Healthy! ? Elaine Hastings ...

Frozen Grape and Banana Skewers with Chocolate Drizzle

Created by Ellie Krieger, M.S., R.D. for the California Table Grape Commission

Craving a sweet, frozen treat this summer?? This recipe will satisfy the sweet tooth and provide an excellent source of vitamin C. ?Both kids and adults are sure to love it.?

Ingredients

• 2 firm ripe bananas
• 2 Tablespoon?orange juice
• 1/2 Cup?red grapes (about 16)
• 1/2 Cup?green grapes (about 16)
• 8 10-inch wooden skewers
• 1 1/2?Ounces dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa solids), finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1:

Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Cut the banana into ?-inch thick rounds. Place in a small bowl and toss gently with the orange juice.

Step 2:

Skewer the fruit, alternating two grapes for each piece of banana and place the fruit skewers onto the lined tray.

Step 3:

Place the chocolate in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, then stir well, and microwave another 10 seconds if necessary to melt the chocolate. Using a spoon drizzle the melted chocolate onto the fruit skewers.

Step 4:

Place the tray in the freezer for at least 2 hours. Once frozen, skewers may be transferred to a sealable plastic bag where they will keep in the freezer for up to a week. Allow to soften at room temperature for 5 minutes before eating.

Note:

Calories 140; Total Fat 4.5 g; (Sat Fat 2.5 g, Mono Fat 1.3 g, Poly Fat 0.2 g); Protein 2 g; Carb 27 g; Fiber 3 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 0 mg

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Thanks Ellie Krieger and the the California Table Grape Commission

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About Elaine Hastings, RD, LD/N, CSSD. Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles Expert

Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Elaine Hastings, RD, LD/N, CSSD is the founder of Associates in Nutrition and Sports Specialty, a leader in the health, wellness, fitness and sports nutrition industries. Elaine is an engaging and informed Sports Nutrition Authority and Healthy Lifestyles Expert. Author. Speaker. Consultant. Athlete. Mom. Advisor. Elaine is a go-to media source both nationally and internationally, with extensive knowledge in every aspect of nutrition. She has been a weekly columnist, her column "Nutrition Notes" column for Gannett Co. Inc., including content contributor and media resource. She counsels clients and teams on diet and nutrition in regard to: high school athletics, collegiate athletes and teams, professional athletes, Olympic and elite athletics, energy, endurance, recovery, weight loss, weight gain, muscle gain, children?s' diets, youth athletes, teens' diets, athletic goals, body building, senior diets, masters athletes, family meal plans, wellness, weight management, eating disorders, and more. Elaine specializes in healthy lifestyles, wellness, nutrition, eating disorders, fitness, sports and team nutrition. She is a highly sought after educator, author and speaker with excellent cross-cultural awareness.

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