Coconuts for Kebabs

As winter takes hold, do you find yourself dreaming of sun-bathed beaches and the perfume of colorful blossoms wafting through the air? When you feel yourself longing for a more equatorial venue, wip up these Fruit Kebabs with Chef Meg's special coconut yogurt and bring the Tropics to you. Guilt free, relaxingly easy, and so healthy you may feel like you've been on vacation, these Kebabs are the perfect winter escape! Close your eyes and let the luxuriant flavors of fresh fruits and creamy coconut transport you to the world of warm breezes and lush landscapes.

Fruit Kebabs with Coconut Yogurt

by Sparkpeople's Chef Meg

-makes 20 servings-

Tools

20 (6-inch) wooden Bamboo or Wood Skewers (you can find these at almost any grocery store)

Knife and Cutting board (don't have these? Buy pre-cut fruit!)

Small bowl for mixing

Spoon

Ingredients

1 1/2 c low-fat vanilla yogurt 

1 1/2 T flaked coconut 

1 1/2 T reduced-sugar orange marmalade 

various fruits: melon, pineapple, apples, pears, blackberries, strawberries, kiwis, etc.

NOTE: If using pear or apple, toss the cut fruit with a teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent them from turning all brown and icky.

Directions

Combine the yogurt, coconut and marmalade in a small bowl mixing well; cover and chill. 

Thread fruits alternately onto skewers. 

Serve kebabs with coconut dip on the side.

Ladies and Gentlemen, please put your seat backs in the Upright position and prepare for landing...

Nutritional Info

Serves 20: 1 skewer with 1 tablespoon of yogurt

Per Serving:

Calories 42.0

    Total Fat 0.5 g

    Saturated Fat 0.1 g

    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g

   Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g

Cholesterol 0.8 mg

Sodium 13.2 mg

Potassium 70.4 mg

Total Carbohydrate 9.7 g

    Dietary Fiber 1.2 g

    Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 0.9 g

Photo and Recipe Credit: Sparkpeople's Chef Meg via http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=770564