Get Creative with Fruit: A Fun and Healthy Snack

Fruit is a delicious and nutritious addition to your meals or snack time. Packed with fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and E—along with powerful phytochemicals—fruit can help maintain healthy blood pressure and lower the risk of heart disease. Plus, a diet rich in fiber may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Instead of reaching for a processed sweet snack loaded with extra fat and artificial ingredients, try grabbing your favorite whole fruit. Pairing it with a protein can help keep you full even longer. Think apple slices or carrot sticks with peanut butter, or your favorite fruit with a ¼ cup of nuts (just be mindful of added salt if you’re watching your blood pressure).

But healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring—have fun with your fruit! Whether you’re serving guests, kids, or just making snack time more exciting for yourself, don’t be afraid to get creative. Try mixing mild vegetables with your fruit for a colorful, edible masterpiece. For example, use red and yellow pepper slices as petals alongside orange slices to create a flower design.

Hosting a party? Turn fruit and veggie arranging into a game! Set out a variety of cut produce and let everyone design their own creative plate. Then, hold a fun voting contest and award a prize to the best design.

There are so many ways to make healthy eating fun while fueling your body with amazing nutrients that leave you feeling satisfied. So, ditch the chips and offer up a vibrant selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, ready to mix, match, and enjoy!