This is something that I like to have available as much as possible, in some variation. My brothers are uncharacteristically more inclined to go more for fruit than chips when such an easy option with no work required is available. Basically any fruit works together but melon does tend to be digested faster so it is more ideal to eat it on its own. Technically, fruit is best for us when we eat it on its own most of the time, otherwise its digestion can be slowed down by other foods that take longer and it can start to ferment in our digestive tract, which leads to discomfort and bloating. However I do find that a bit of a yogurt dressing makes it more enjoyable, especially before we get into the really sweet local summer fruit harvests. Plus it adds some protein and fat which helps balance out the raised insulin levels from the sugar in the fruit, making blood sugar levels a bit more stable and leads me to feel fuller and for longer.
- 2 lb strawberries, quartered
- 6 cups red grapes, halved
- 2 large navel oranges, peeled and chopped
- 4 kiwis, peeled and chopped
- 4 nectarines, chopped
- 4 apricots, chopped
- 1 pineapple, cored, peeled and chopped
- Yogurt
- 3 cups plain yogurt (Greek or almond/coconut for vegans/paleo)
- ¾ cup hazelnut butter
- ¼ cup raw honey (or maple syrup for vegans)
- Serving option: top with 1 dash each of cinnamon and nutmeg
- Combine all the fruit in a very large bowl. Combine the yogurt, hazelnut butter and honey and stir until fully mixed. Both can be kept covered in the fridge for a few days and served as needed with around ¼ cup of the yogurt over each bowl of fruit.