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Fruit Recipes for Kids

Updated May 18, 2010
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Blueberry and Maple-Pecan Granola Parfaits
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

These kid-approved fruit recipes take everyday produce and transform it into unique treats your little ones will love.

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Kid-Approved Fruit

Kid-Approved Fruit
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Kid-Approved Fruit Tout

Even the pickiest eaters will have a blast tasting fruit when it appears on a sandwich, in a smoothie, or even as sushi! Find out which recipes ranked at the top of the charts when we had kid judges taste our recipes.

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Coconut Frushi

Coconut Frushi
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Jan Gautro

Coconut Frushi Recipe

Fruit sushi, or frushi, is an Asian-inspired finger food that makes eating fruit fun! Instead of the traditional soy sauce, use honey or melted jelly for dipping. Our kid judges suggested topping this recipe with grapes, peaches, strawberries, or mango.

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Lemony Fruit Dip

Lemony Fruit Dip
Credit: Karry Hosford

Lemony Fruit Dip Recipe

Our kid judges gave this lightened fruit dip recipe the highest ranking. It's easy enough for weekday snacking, and impressive enough to serve to a crowd at neighborhood cookouts or when friends come for a sleepover.

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Berry Breakfast Pizzas

Berry Breakfast Pizzas

Berry Breakfast Pizzas Recipe

Refrigerated biscuits take the place of pizza crust for this fruit-tabulous take on the kid-friendly favorite. "It would be good if Mom did the bread, and I added my own toppings," said Emma.

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Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Split Sandwich

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Split Sandwich
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Cindy Barr

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Split Sandwich Recipe

This sandwich recipe proves you can put just about anything between two slices of bread. Strawberries, bananas, and pineapple jam are the stars of this show, and kids of any age will be pleasantly surprised by the gooey chocolate-peanut butter goodness inside.

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Three-Fruit Yogurt Shake

Three-Fruit Yogurt Shake
Credit: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Cindy Manning Barr

Three-Fruit Yogurt Shake Recipe

If your kids find new foods intimidating, mix up fresh fruits in a shake or smoothie and add a fun swirly straw for slurping. With a base of low-fat yogurt, you can add any flavorful fruit to this versatile (and healthy!) recipe.

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Banana Fluffer Nutters

Banana Fluffer Nutters
Credit: Grant Cornett; Styling: Alistair Turnbull

Banana Fluffer Nutters Recipe

For a lightly sweetened late-night treat, bite into Banana Fluffer Nutters.

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Creamy Frozen Fruit Pops

Creamy Frozen Fruit Pops
Credit: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Creamy Frozen Fruit Pops Recipe

For a smarter kid-friendly snack, serve them Creamy Frozen Fruit Cups made with frozen raspberries, fresh strawberries, and Greek yogurt.

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Banana-Berry Buttermilk Smoothie

Banana-Berry Buttermilk Smoothie
Credit: Stephen Devries; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Banana-Berry Buttermilk Smoothie Recipe

This quick smoothie comes together in a flash. Simply combine ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

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Blueberry and Maple-Pecan Granola Parfaits

Blueberry and Maple-Pecan Granola Parfaits
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Blueberry and Maple-Pecan Granola Parfaits Recipe

Kids will love to assemble their own parfaits.

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    1 of 10 Kid-Approved Fruit
    2 of 10 Coconut Frushi
    3 of 10 Lemony Fruit Dip
    4 of 10 Berry Breakfast Pizzas
    5 of 10 Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Split Sandwich
    6 of 10 Three-Fruit Yogurt Shake
    7 of 10 Banana Fluffer Nutters
    8 of 10 Creamy Frozen Fruit Pops
    9 of 10 Banana-Berry Buttermilk Smoothie
    10 of 10 Blueberry and Maple-Pecan Granola Parfaits

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