Combine tropical fruit with a spiced syrup, nutritious oils, and refreshing mint for a truly healthy sweet snack. Don’t worry if the fruits listed aren’t all available—just use whichever fruits you can find.
Staff Favorite, Gluten Free, Quick, Vegan
Fruit Skewers with Cardamom and Mint
Ingredients
- 1 1/2-2 cups (about one-fourth of a pineapple) pineapple cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 kiwifruit cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 mango cut into bite-size pieces
- 8 strawberries halved lengthwise
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
- 2 tablespoons dark agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons freshly crushed cardamom seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 4 sprigs fresh mint stems removed
Instructions
- Skewer fruit with short bamboo skewers, alternating to create an attractive pattern. Place skewers on a large plate.
- Whisk oil and agave nectar together in a small bowl until emulsified. Add cardamom and chia seeds and whisk well. Let mixture rest at least 5 minutes. Whisk again and check consistency. It should be quite thick.
- Stack mint leaves and cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-wide strips. Fluff to separate.
- Just before serving, brush agave mixture over both sides of skewered fruit. Sprinkle mint strips over both sides and serve at once.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Fruit Skewers with Cardamom and Mint
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Sodium 2mg
0%
Total Carbohydrates 34g
11%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Protein 2g
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 199 cal, 8g fat (2g mono, 5g poly, 1g sat), 0mg chol, 2g protein, 34g carb, 5g fiber, 2mg sodium