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Chocolate Dipped Fruit

Wkids Serves: 12 pieces
Prep Time: 10 min

½ banana
4 strawberries
1 cantaloupe melon wedge
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 Tbsp solid vegetable shortening

1. Wash berries and pat dry with paper towel.

2. Peel banana and cut rind from melon. Cut banana and cantaloupe into large (about 1-inch chunks).

3. Place chocolate chips and shortening in microwave-safe dish; cook for 30 sec on HIGH. Stir; cook another 30 sec. The chips should have melted and the mixture should be smooth.

4. Stick a toothpick or skewer into each piece of fruit. Dip 2/3 of the fruit into the chocolate; allow excess to drip off; place fruit on a plate. Chill until chocolate has hardened.


Nutrition Info: Each serving (2 pieces) contains 120 calories, 18g carbohydrate (2g fiber), 2g protein, 7 g fat (3g saturated fat), 0mg cholesterol and 0mg sodium.