Healthy Sweet Penguins (Grapes and Italian Plums)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Healthy Sweet Penguins recipe made with Grapes and Italian Plums

Healthy Sweet Penguins (Grapes and Italian Plums)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

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Healthy Sweet Penguins are a fun and healthy snack that can be enjoyed any time of the day. This creative recipe is made with grapes and Italian plums and can be served as an appetizer or dessert for kids' parties or family gatherings. The cream cheese in this recipe adds a creamy texture and a slightly salty flavor to the dish, which balances perfectly with the sweetness of the fruits. This recipe is very easy to make and can be modified by using different types of fruit.

Instructions

1.	Cut the Italian plums in half and remove the pits.
2.	Spread about 1/4 teaspoon of cream cheese on the cut side of each plum half.
3.	Slice the top off each grape to form the head of the penguin.
4.	Use a toothpick to attach the grape head to the plum body.
5.	Use sunflower seeds to make the beaks and green pumpkin seeds to make the eyes.

PROS

Healthy Sweet Penguins are cute and fun to make, they are a healthy snack option for kids and adults.
Grapes and plums are high in antioxidants, vitamins and fiber while cream cheese is a good source of protein and calcium.

CONS

This recipe is very low in calories and may not satisfy hunger for very long.

It may not be suitable for people who don’t like plums or grapes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is packed with healthy benefits. Grapes are full of antioxidants, which are known to protect against heart disease and high blood pressure, while plums contain fiber, vitamins and minerals. Cream cheese is a rich source of calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth.

	2 Italian plums ( damsons )
	1 -2 teaspoon cream cheese ( light is fine )
	2 blue grapes ( not too big )
	2 sunflower seeds
	4 green pumpkin seeds
	toothpick