Healthy Sweet Penguins Grapes and Italian Plums
Transform your snack time into an adorable and healthy delight with this recipe for Healthy Sweet Penguins made with juicy black grapes and tart Italian plums. Perfectly combining fun and nutrition, these bite-sized snacks feature fresh fruit, a hint of rich dark chocolate, and a creamy low-fat cream cheese filling to balance flavor and texture. Each "penguin" is carefully crafted with grape bodies dipped in chocolate, cream cheese bellies, and plum flippers and feet, making them as eye-catching as they are delicious. Ideal for kids’ parties, holiday gatherings, or just a playful treat, this no-cook recipe is easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and can be served fresh or lightly chilled. Wholesome, creative, and irresistibly sweet, these healthy penguins are sure to be a hit!
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Ingredients
- 20 pieces Black grapes
- 4 pieces Italian plums
- 100 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 50 grams Low-fat cream cheese
- 20 pieces Toothpicks
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the black grapes and Italian plums thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 2
Cut each Italian plum in half lengthwise and remove the pit. Slice each half into quarters to create small triangular pieces for the penguins’ flippers and feet.
Step 3
Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl using a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring each time until smooth.
Step 4
Take a grape and dip one side lightly into the melted dark chocolate to create the penguin’s 'back'. Hold the grape carefully until the chocolate sets slightly. Repeat with all the grapes and set aside to fully cool on a parchment-lined tray.
Step 5
Using a small, sharp knife, create a small slit in the front of each grape. Pipe or carefully spoon a tiny amount of low-fat cream cheese into the slit to form the penguin’s 'belly'.
Step 6
Attach two plum slices at the base of each grape using a dab of cream cheese to create the penguin’s 'feet'. Use two additional slices on either side of the grape to resemble the penguin’s 'flippers'.
Step 7
Secure everything together by gently inserting a toothpick through the center of the grape and into the plum pieces at the bottom. Be careful not to squish the grape.
Step 8
Repeat the process for all the grapes to create 20 healthy sweet penguins.
Step 9
Arrange the penguins on a serving platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (380g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 847.1 |
| Total Fat 52.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 17.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 236.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 81.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 53.2g | |
| Protein 12.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 160.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1183.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories