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Hello, hello! We have a fun recipe for you today! On our series KIDS MAKE!, we show you the simple steps for the kids follow (with adult supervision). My kids eat this by the spoonfuls for a snack and it is always a family favorite at our house. A great way to use of tart fruits or use up the leftover fruits in the freezer. Use whatever you like and enjoy making it your own.

Here is a coloring sheet to go along with this video and recipe for the kiddos.

I will be honest that I am not the best at getting my own kids in the kitchen because time and mess, but I will say, they are extremely proud to tell the rest of the family, “I made this!” as we eat at the dinner table – warms my heart. These little instances of building up their confidence in the kitchen and getting them to fall in love with good-for-you foods is an extra bonus. I share this recipe with you all so you may have a similar experience at your dinner table.

My favorite tip in this video is using a bench scrapper as a safe and easy cutting tool for kids. I added a link on Amazon. I got this for a wedding gift thirteen and half years ago and will always use my bench scrapper for this recipe. It is a must! I don’t use it to bake bread, I use it to chop fruit for the kids, ha!

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KIDS MAKE! Fruit Salsa + Cinnamon & Sugar Chips

Let the kids help with this super simple but amazingly tasty recipe. They will be so proud of this delicious side that is packed with bold, nutritious fruits. Pair this fruity salsa with some easy homemade cinnamon and sugar chips that is perfect for any age.

Ingredients

2 cups berries, chopped
1 cup pineapple, chopped
2 kiwi, chopped
2 nectarines, chopped (peaches are great, too)
2 tbsps. agave nectar

Cinnamon & Sugar Chips

10 (6-inch) corn tortillas (flour tortillas will work)
2 tbsps. canola oil
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tbsps. cinnamon

Instructions

Place chopped fruit in a bowl and add agave nectar. Mix well and set aside.
Cinnamon & Sugar Chips:
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Cut tortillas into four parts using a pizza cutter. Place pieces of tortillas on a greased or lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Brush tortillas with oil and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake until lightly golden brown and crisp, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve with fruit salsa.

Notes

The beauty of this recipe is that you may use any fruits you like or have on hand. I use this recipe so many times when fruits are a little tart and I need to use them up. Fresh or frozen fruits also work. Make this recipe your own!

Enjoy friends!