Chocolate-Dipped Fruit Skewers with Cocoa-Nib Topping

Name: Chocolate-Dipped Fruit Skewers with Cocoa-Nib Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup (hulled) strawberries; 1 cup (sliced 1/2-inch thick) bananas; 1/2 cup (70% cacao) dark chocolate chips; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 1/4 cup cocoa nibs

A refreshing dessert where fresh fruit is coated in melted dark chocolate and finished with crunchy cocoa nibs for a delightful textural contrast.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 1 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 cup (hulled) strawberries
1 cup (sliced 1/2-inch thick) bananas
1/2 cup (70% cacao) dark chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 cup cocoa nibs

Instructions

Step 1: Thread 1 cup hulled strawberries and 1 cup banana slices (1/2-inch thick) onto skewers, alternating pieces.
Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips and 1 tbsp coconut oil. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. If not fully melted, microwave in 15-second intervals until smooth.
Step 3: Dip each fruit skewer into the melted chocolate, coating completely, then immediately sprinkle with 1/4 cup cocoa nibs.
Step 4: Place skewers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let chocolate set at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.