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Healthy Dried Fruit Sprinkles Recipe

Spice up your breakfast with these healthy and delicious homemade sprinkles! A vibrant blend of crunchy nuts and sweet dried fruit, this sugar-free topping is perfect for cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, toast, and more. A healthier alternative to sugary sprinkles, this recipe is quick, easy, and kid-approved! Adapted from the 3abn program, 'Helping Your Child Eat Well'.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 946.8 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
Healthy Dried Fruit Sprinkles

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Healthy Dried Fruit Sprinkles

  • Unsweetened Coconut
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, chopped apricots, etc. - choose firm varieties)

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How to Make Healthy Dried Fruit Sprinkles

  1. Combine 1/2 cup almonds and 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut in a food processor.
  2. Process until finely ground, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of your favorite dried fruit (choose firm, not sticky varieties like cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots).
  4. Pulse until the fruit is finely chopped but still retains some texture. Do not over-process.
  5. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container or zip-top bag.
  6. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

225g

Carbs

24g

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