Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 4 kiwis, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 6 large strawberries, sliced into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 large or 2 small banana, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch slices (the less ripe the better, so they don't brown too fast)
  • 1/2 cup (70g) raw, unsalted sunflower kernels
  • 1/2 cup (120g) unsweetened apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons dark balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup (70g) raw, unsalted sunflower kernels
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Do not use too ripe of bananas since they will brown faster. Firm ones work best. Since bananas turn brown so quickly, I would go ahead and prep the other fruit and slice it ahead of time, but wait til closer to the party to cut the bananas. Then just put them on the skewers shortly before. It doesn’t take but a few minutes to put them on the skewers if they are already sliced. Also, when you slice the bananas, with a spray bottle, spritz some fruit juice or brush some on the bananas on each side. I would stick to apple juice, so the flavor doesn't change too much.Wrap them tightly with plastic wrap, since it is the exposure to air that causes the browning. Don’t put the bananas in the fridge because they will brown even faster!
  • I use this scale.
  • I use this food processor.

Instruction

  • Slide the fruit onto skewers beginning with banana and ending with banana. I placed 13 pieces of fruit on each skewer, which gave me four skewers. I used metal skewers in the photos, but they slid around too much, so I would recommend just using the wood ones. I did that later and they held much better for dipping.
  • To make the balsamic dip, add all of the ingredients to a high powered blender or food processor and process until completely smooth. Taste and add any additional sweetener, if you want it sweeter. Place in the fridge to chill a few moments, if desired.