Heyyyy guys! Hope your week is going well! Unfortunately I tripped over while running on Tuesday and banged up both my knees, so my last few days have involved a handful of painkillers, ointments, a tetanus shot & plenty of prayers that I’ll be fine to run the Pinkathon 10K for Breast Cancer on Sunday. The doctor said the inflammation will reduce by Friday, so I should be good to go. Aside from that, my week’s been great. I mentioned on Monday that I have a list of topics & delish recipes I want to blog about over the next few weeks so first up: Chocolate Dipped Fruit
While my preggo sister visited a few weeks ago, I threw her a baby shower which involved a few baby games (that we never ended up playing), good friends and plenty of food..obviously! These were one of my contributions and while I’m hardly one to toot my own horn, these Chocolate Dipped Fruit looked super pretty alongside the spread of food.
To make the most of strawberry season over here in Mumbai (wahoo!), I used a combination of strawberries & orange slices. I know strawberries aren’t really seasonal in North America/Europe right now so be assured that, orange slices taste (and look) equally fab. For the sake of variety, I alternated between pistachios, sunflower seeds and coconut…gotta keep those with nut allergies in mind ;)!
Do these colors scream Christmas or what? With the 25th right around the corner, these would be a fun festive treat to whip up as a healthy dessert or even to gift friends/family members…especially as chocolatiers like Godiva charge absurd amounts like £1.50 per strawberry. I won’t tell anyone how easy these Chocolate Dipped Fruit are to whip up, if you won’t ;)!
As for that recipe:
[yumprint-recipe id=’13’]And at least these will ensure you get in your 5-a-day during the holiday season…just sayin’!
What’s your favourite fruit to pair with chocolate?
What dessert do you plan to make this Christmas?
Oh Khushboo – so sorry to hear about your banged up knees – hoping healing happens ultra fast, for you!
Those chocolate and pistachio strawberries are such a great idea for a Christmas dessert platter – so far, I have a request for apple pie from my sis and chocolate cake from my daughter – these strawberries would go great with the latter – and I would have to throw in some bananas covered in chocolate too – they are my fav chocolate dipped fruit.
Hoping you are feeling better soon! xx
Thanks so much, Shashi :)! Hope you’ll be sharing the recipe for your apple pie- that’s one of my weaknesses!
I’m so sorry but I just laughed out loud at the baby games which never happened- My sister came back from a baby shower and said the same thing after SHE organised all the games! Those look so good ALMOST too pretty to eat.
Hahah I need to get in touch with your sis- am sure we would laugh about it together :)!
Oh no, I hope you heal up in time for Sunday! I’m seriously craving chocolate right now, and your post isn’t helping!!
Thanks Tara! Haha hope you got your hands on some chocolate!
I think the only word for this is YES. SO much yes. HEAL THOSE KNEES!
Thanks Britt!
Ahhh I wish strawberries were in season out here! Honestly, I don’t like citrus fruits all that much which is the only thing in season is the winter here. Booooo. Although adding some chocolate would make them a lot more enjoyable to me, i imagine!
Let’s be real- chocolate can make anything better ;)!
Sorry about your knee girl! I hope it heals up for Sunday.
Love the idea to dip fruit and chocolate and roll it in crushed nuts/seeds! Bananas are my favourite fruit to pair with chocolate – I bet they would taste great rolled in toasted almonds. Yummm.
Thanks so much, Chelsea! And I am kinda kicking myself for not using bananas- love them paired with chocolate and nuts!
These look so yum! Sending lots of prayers for that knee to heal fast.
Thanks so much, Megan!
Khush they were so yummy going to try the recipe this weekend!
Sorry to hear about your knee… See how you feel tomorrow n don’t push yourself if you’re still in pain!
– shubs
Thanks soo much Shubz :)! Hope you enjoy these- send me a pic after you make them!
How have I not thought to do this with oranges?! Brilliant. My favorite chocolate dipped fruit is a banana. They sell them frozen on sticks here at festivals… I can’t watch someone eat one without laughing. because I’m 12…
Oh man that sounds delish- love the ‘banana-chocolate’ combo!
Aww girl! So sorry to hear about your little accident — hope you’re back to feeling 100% soon <3 And I'm seriously loving the fact that you added nuts and seeds to the fruit — the sunflower/orange combo is super intriguing! And you know me and my love for bananas. Those paired with chocolate is just heavenly.
Thanks so much, Amanda :). Obviously I thought of you when I added in the nut-free disclaimer ;)!
These look delicious! Hope your knee heals quickly. 🙂
Thanks Lauren 🙂
sorry about the knee incident 🙁 hope you feel better before the run..i’d love to try strawberry, chocolate and maybe toasted coconuts?
Thanks Dixya! Chocolate & coconut taste heavenly together!
these look so pretty Khushboo! I love the idea especially adding seeds and coconut.
Hope your knee is healing soon and you can run tomorrow!!
Thanks so much Lucie…I’m happy to say that I did end up running the 10 km- am on such a high right now :)!
I’m so sorry to hear about the tumble. I hope you’re back on your feet in time and able to run in the race. Fingers crossed.
Any dessert which includes fruit as a base is a winner in my book. Sold!
Thanks, Meg! While my wounds are still healing, I’m pleased to say that I knocked that 10 km out the park…I’m still on a high :)!