These coconut- and lime-infused fruit bites are a fabulous appetizer, snack, or dessert. Threading the fruit onto skewers makes for a fun presentation and keeps the flavors of each fruit distinct, but if you don’t have skewers, a bowl or plate will work fine. If fresh fruit is not at its peak, you can use frozen for this recipe.
By Nancy Macklin, RDN ,
Ingredients
- ½ cup refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk beverage
- 1 Tbsp. lime zest
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
- 2 fresh kiwifruits, peeled and quartered (1 cup)
- 8 1½-inch pieces fresh peeled pineapple (1 cup)
- 8 1 ½-inch pieces fresh peeled papaya (1 cup)
- 8 1½-inch pieces fresh peeled mango (1 cup)
- ¼ cup snipped fresh mint or Thai basil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine coconut milk, lime zest, and cayenne pepper. Add fruits and toss to coat. Cover and chill 1 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Drain fruit, discarding coconut milk mixture. Thread fruit pieces alternately on eight 6-inch skewers. Sprinkle with fresh mint.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 skewer), 94 calories, 22 g carbohydrates, 1.3 g protein, 1.1 g total fat, 0.6 g saturated fat, 8 mg sodium, 3.3 g fiber, 17 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
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This was easy to make and really good too! I especially loved the pineapple with the coconut, lime, and cayenne.
Made this with Pad Thai as a side dish on a bed if lettuce. It was beautiful and a wonderfully fresh burst of flavors. You will not be disappointed.
Sounds delicious!
This sounds delicious!
Rather than saying “Discard the coconut milk…” I would recommend saying “Reserve the coconut milk mixture for a different recipe”. This would encourage resourcefulness and thrift.
I will make a mini version of this recipe on toothpicks for a cocktail eats style occasion. Thank you!