Fruit Skewers with Key Lime Dip

When hosting a BBQ or a party, it is nice to have healthy options that everyone can enjoy.  Of course things like self serve salads are nice, but I love when fruit is served.  A bowl of fruit is good, but skewers are much prettier, and something a little nicer for guests.  I love them with a sweet lime dipping sauce that tastes like key lime pie, but it is made from avocado.  It contains no dairy or gluten, so it is suitable for those on special diets.  It is healthy too, but no need to tell anyone that, just let them enjoy it!

Author: Amy Lyons O’Neil

Amy has worked for Fresh and Natural Foods since 2006 contributing to the variety of healthful foods we offer. She graduated with a degree in studio art from Bethel University in 2007, but in her senior year of college, found that her passion was with the art of food. She later used her photography and culinary skills to create a vegan food and recipe blog, Fragrant Vanilla Cake. She has also written 3 cookbooks. She specializes in vegan and vegetarian recipes. Local, fresh and organic food has always been her focus in whatever she creates.

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Servings: 16 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 0 min | Ready in: 20 min

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz pkg organic strawberries, hulled
• 1 8 oz pkg organic raspberries
• 3 organic peaches or nectarines, sliced into thicker wedges
• 3-4 organic kiwis, peeled and sliced
• 2 just ripe organic avocadoes
• 2 Tbsp raw local honey, maple syrup or agave nectar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp coconut butter, warmed to liquid
• 1/4 cup organic lime juice plus 1 Tbsp lime zest
• Pinch sea salt

Instructions

Place the fruits on wooden skewers, alternating them so they look pretty.  For the dip, combine the avocadoes, honey, vanilla, coconut butter, lime juice, and sea salt in a food processor and process until smooth.  Serve the dip with the fruit.