Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls) Recipe

Fruit Salad with Creamy Topping

This refreshing fruit salad is a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, topped with a creamy yogurt-based dressing. It's a delightful dish to serve on a hot day or as a light dessert.

Ingredients

Topping:

• cup plain yogurt
• cup sweetened condensed milk
• cup Mexican crema
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fruit Salad:

• 1 cup diced cantaloupe
• 1 cup diced papaya
• 1 cup diced red apple
• 1 cup sliced banana
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• cup granola
• cup raisins
• cup shredded coconut

Directions

Step 1: In a medium-sized bowl, mix the plain yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, Mexican crema, and vanilla extract together until smooth and well combined. Set aside to prepare the fruit salad.

Step 2: Divide the diced cantaloupe, papaya, red apple, and sliced banana evenly among 4 individual bowls, placing each fruit in its own section for a colorful presentation.

Step 3: Arrange sliced strawberries in the center of each bowl, creating a vibrant focal point for the salad.

Step 4: Sprinkle granola, raisins, and shredded coconut over the fruit in each bowl. These ingredients add a delightful crunch and extra sweetness to the dish.

Step 5: Drizzle the creamy yogurt topping over the assembled fruit salad in each bowl. Ensure each serving gets a generous amount of the creamy dressing for added flavor.

Step 6: Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, nutritious treat!

Cooks Note

You can substitute crme frache for the Mexican crema, and feel free to experiment with any seasonal fresh fruit available to make this dish your own.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 426
• Total Fat: 17g (22% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 10g (48% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 37mg (12% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 94mg (4% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 66g (24% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 6g (23% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 48g
• Protein: 8g (16% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 65mg (72% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 154mg (12% Daily Value)
• Iron: 2mg (9% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 816mg (17% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.