Fun Fruit Sushi

Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Fun Fruit Sushi
15 min.
20
45kcal

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Looking for a fun and delicious way to enjoy fruits and snacks? Look no further than this delightful Fun Fruit Sushi recipe! Perfect for gatherings, parties, or even a casual snack, this fruit sushi is not only delicious but also gluten-free and low FODMAP, making it suitable for various dietary needs. Best of all, it's ready in just 15 minutes, so you can quickly whip up a batch for your next event.

With a caloric breakdown that leans heavily towards carbs for that satisfying bite, this fruit sushi offers a balanced mix of proteins and fats to keep you going. The star of the show is the banana, thinly sliced and nestled into the base of each sushi piece, complemented by a colorful medley of strawberries, pineapple, kiwi, and cantaloupe. The sushi is then wrapped in a blanket of cooked rice, made sticky and sweet with a secret marshmallow and butter sauce.

For an extra touch of flair, top your fruit sushi with mini chocolate chips and toasted shredded coconut. It's the perfect finishing touch that elevates this dish from simple snack to a conversation starter. Whether you're serving it as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer, your guests are sure to be intrigued and delighted by this playful take on sushi. So grab your nigiri sushi mold or a plastic ice cube tray, and let's get rolling!

Ingredients

  •  banana thinly sliced
  • 20 servings chocolate chips shredded mini toasted thinly sliced for topping sushi, optional
  • cups rice cooked (any)
  • 0.5 pint strawberries 
  • 0.7 cup marshmallows 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • ice cube tray

Directions

  1. Special equipment: Nigiri sushi mold or plastic ice cube tray
  2. To make sweet sticky "sushi" rice: In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and marshmallows until completely soft.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in the cooked rice until well blended. Spray the nigiri mold or ice cube tray lightly with nonstick spray. Take slices of the fruit medley and place in the bottom of the mold or ice cube tray. Spoon in rice and press gently into the fruit. Unmold the "sushi" and top with mini chocolate chips and toasted coconut, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories45kcal
Protein5.71%
Fat17.79%
Carbs76.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.21
Glycemic Load
6.52
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.4656521883672%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg
Petunidin
0.01mg
Delphinidin
0.04mg
Pelargonidin
2.94mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.73mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:44.92kcal
2.25%
Fat:0.9g
1.39%
Saturated Fat:0.53g
3.29%
Carbohydrates:8.74g
2.91%
Net Carbohydrates:8.26g
3%
Sugar:2.89g
3.21%
Cholesterol:1.65mg
0.55%
Sodium:2.43mg
0.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.65g
1.3%
Vitamin C:7.47mg
9.06%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.82%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.1%
Fiber:0.48g
1.93%
Selenium:1.33µg
1.9%
Potassium:45mg
1.29%
Magnesium:5.07mg
1.27%
Copper:0.02mg
1.15%
Folate:4.53µg
1.13%
Phosphorus:11.23mg
1.12%