I should actually have called it Lazy Girl’s Fruity Bonbons…
It doesn’t get any easier than this, my friends.
It’s one that the whole family can get in the kitchen to make together.
And isn’t that what this holiday is all about?
Even your littlest ones whose fine motor skills are up to rolling meatball shaped sweet treats, can join in on this exciting holiday endeavor.
I’ve taken a couple of my favorite dried fruits…
…cantaloupe, which I rolled in coconut…
…and dates, which I rolled in crushed pistachios.
Done.
You could pretty much stop reading now but I hope you don’t…
I had a sense that since I was looking for some nibbles that were both healthy and didn’t require a second pot of coffee to get through prepping…that you might be, too!
For each flavor, simply chop the dried fruit up into small bits, chill for a spell, scoop out a heaping tablespoon and roll into a ball about 1/2″ or so in diameter.
Roll the balls in fun toppings…
And place them in mini muffin cups.
See what I’m sayin’?
Easy to the point of lazy…
It’s okay…we deserve it. If we can fit at least one recipe in that’s pretty to look at – simple to make – healthy to eat – and has the added benefit of making our little ones proud for having their efforts displayed on the holiday table…
Well, then, it must be done!
Buon Appetito!
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Fruity Bonbons
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped dried cantaloupe
- 2 cups finely chopped dried dates
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Chop the fruit up into tiny bits.
- Refrigerate each in separate bowls until cold to the touch.
- Scoop out by the tablespoon and roll into balls about 1/2″ thick.
- Roll the cantaloupe in coconut.
- Roll the dates in pistachio.
- Place in mini muffin cups.
- Serve.
Ciao!
I’m totally intrigued, I’ve never even heard of dried cantaloupe! These look perfect for all the holidays to come! 🙂
The cantaloupe with the coconut has a nice tropical flavor…Thanks Kari!!
So simple and beautiful! I like the pistachio ones best!
Thank you Sarah…they really are quite pretty. 🙂
what a super great idea! a nice switch from chocolate bonbons! love this 😉
They are yummy and a terrific time saver! Thanks, Michele!
I’m a Lazy Girl! So these are made for me! Fantastic!! I want to make a platter of truffles and mix up chocolate and fruit ones for an upcoming party so these are perfect! Thank you!
That sounds like a perfect platter! Enjoy!
Omg! These are GORGEOUS! They look like little gems! I don’t think I’ve ever seen dried cantaloupe – can you generally find that at the average grocery store?
Thank you Kathleen! That’s funny you say that…I’ve had it before, but it’s pretty rare that I find it. I purchased it at a Price Chopper. So good!
That’s a fun idea for a healthy but fun looking treat! My kids would LOVE making (and eating!) these!
It is fun…especially for the little ones! Thanks, Stacey!
These are so cute and very easy to make! I love fruit candies! Pinning!
I know…fruit candies are such a treat…I don’t have them enough! Thanks Mira!
so cute and easy to make! Love these Annie!
Thanks Manali… 🙂
i bet the pistachios added a wonderful flavor!
They sure did! Thanks, Caralyn!
Lazy Girl’s Fruity Bonbons…haha love it! Brilliant idea to use dried cantaloupe and dates!! great snacks to have around!! love these!
haha – I feel guilty calling it a recipe but there is a (short) list of ingredients and a wee bit of labor! 🙂 They do hit the spot! Thanks, Alice!
I love how delicious this bonbons look, Annie! It’s the perfect dessert to just pop ‘n go! I love the pistachios in here, too!
I love that…’pop ‘n go’! They’re a nice little addition to the table…Thanks, Gayle!
OH my, my girls would love to get their hands dirty and make these with me. But that’s what the holidays are all about,…right. And maybe my husband will help clean since we are snowbound in the house anyhow? Have a lovely weekend!
Yes! That’s exactly what it’s all about! And to have hubby in there too? It doesn’t get any better! Lovely weekend to you! Stay warm!