Enjoy almost any summer fruit hot off the grill. Use firm fruits, as softer fruits can turn mushy. Serve the fruit kabobs with this creamy, low-sugar dip, or on top of frozen vanilla yogurt.
Standing Time (soaking skewers): 30 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Grilling Time: 2-3 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients:
Dippers
8 4-inch bamboo skewers
8 medium strawberries
8 1-inch cubes fresh pineapple
8 1-inch wedges nectarine
8 1-inch chunks peeled kiwi fruit
Creamy Vanilla Dip
1 8-ounce container vanilla-flavored light yogurt
1 snack-size vanilla-flavored, sugar-free refrigerated pudding (about 106 g or 3¾ ounces)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Preparation:
Dippers
- At least 30 minutes before grilling, soak bamboo skewers in water.
- Preheat gas grill to medium for direct grilling. Alternately thread different fruits on bamboo skewers, leaving 1⁄4 inch between pieces.
- Grill fruit, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through, turning occasionally. Serve with small individual cups of Creamy Vanilla Dip.
Creamy Vanilla Dip
- Combine all ingredients in small bowl. If desired, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Makes about 1 cup.
Per Serving (1 skewer; one piece of each fruit w/ 2 tablespoons dip):
calories: 70; 15 calories from fat
total fat: 1.5 g; 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat
cholesterol: 0 mg
sodium: 25 mg
total carbohydrates: 13 g
fiber: 1 g
sugars: 8 g
protein: 2 g
vitamins: vitamin A (4% DV), vitamin C (45% DV)
minerals: calcium (6% DV), iron (2% DV)
exchanges: 0.5 fruit, 0.5 starch
