🍎 Snack🧒 18-24 monthsvegetarianno-cookquickgluten-free

Fruit Sticks with Yogurt Dip

Name: Fruit Sticks with Yogurt Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/2 ripe pear, peeled; 1/2 banana; 3-4 strawberries; 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Soft fruit cut into stick shapes served with a creamy yogurt dip. A fun, interactive snack that encourages self-feeding and dipping skills.

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5 minutes1 servingSoft fruit with creamy dip

Ingredients(5)

1/2 ripe pear, peeled
1/2 banana
3-4 strawberries
3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions(6 steps)

1
Cut the pear into thin stick shapes.
2
Slice the banana into thick rounds or sticks.
3
Cut strawberries into halves or quarters depending on size.
4
Mix Greek yogurt with vanilla extract in a small dipping bowl.
5
Arrange fruit sticks on a plate around the yogurt dip.
6
Show your child how to dip the fruit into the yogurt.

Nutritional Highlights

-Mixed fruits provide vitamins A, C, and potassium
-Greek yogurt adds protein and calcium
-Fiber from fresh fruit aids digestion
-No added sugars

Age Appropriateness

Perfect for 18-24 month olds who enjoy dipping. All fruit should be ripe and soft enough to chew easily.

Introduction Tip

Dipping is a great fine motor skill activity. Expect mess - it is part of the learning process.

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