Fresh Dr Seuss Rainbow Stack Fruit Cups Easy Healthy Snack Recipe
A colorful and refreshing layered fruit cup recipe that is quick, easy, and perfect for kids and adults alike. This healthy snack features vibrant fresh fruit stacked by color to create a playful rainbow effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Strawberries, hulled and sliced
- Mandarin orange segments, peeled and pith removed
- Pineapple chunks, fresh or canned in juice
- Green grapes, halved
- Blueberries, fresh and firm
- Blackberries or purple grapes, halved
- Fresh lime juice, about 1 tablespoon
- Fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse all fruit under cold water and pat dry gently. Hull and slice strawberries into thin pieces about ¼-inch thick. Peel mandarin segments carefully, removing any white pith. Cut pineapple into bite-sized chunks. Halve grapes and blackberries if large. Place each fruit type in separate bowls.
- Squeeze about 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice over all the fruit except blueberries and blackberries. Toss gently to coat, avoiding soaking too long to prevent sogginess.
- Take clear cups and add the red layer first — about 1/3 cup of sliced strawberries. Press lightly to make an even layer. Follow with the orange layer (mandarin segments), then yellow (pineapple), green (grapes), blue (blueberries), and purple (blackberries). Each layer should be about the same thickness for the best rainbow effect.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh mint on top if using. Cover cups with plastic wrap or lids and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and fruit chill perfectly.
- Serve cold as a refreshing snack or dessert. Drain any excess liquid gently before serving if needed.
Notes
Use a sharp knife to slice fruit evenly to keep layers neat. Toss fruit gently with lime juice right before assembling to keep fruit fresh and prevent browning. Avoid juicy fruits like watermelon to prevent sogginess. Assemble cups close to serving time for best freshness. Frozen fruit can be used if thawed and drained well. Rotate the cup slightly after each layer to keep layers tight but not squished.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One 8-ounce fruit cu
- Calories: 90120
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 1
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