A healthy and fun snack for kids and perfect for parties too. Waffle cones dipped in chocolate and filled with lots of fresh fruit!
Some of my most popular and most requested recipes to date are snacks for kids.
It seems that a lot of you struggle to think of healthy snacks to give your children that they won’t turn their nose up at. And you’re not alone. I do too!
One of the best snacks we can give our kids is fruit. It’s fresh, healthy and convenient. But in a child’s eyes it just doesn’t compare to a tempting chocolate bar or bag of crisps!
In an attempt to make fruit a little more exciting and enticing to our picky eaters I made these Chocolate Dipped Cones and filled them with a selection of colourful fruit.
Getting the kids involved in the kitchen really helps to get them a lot more interested in the food they eat.
Older children can help chop the fruit whilst younger ones choose which berries to include.
They will all enjoy dipping the cones into the chocolate and deciding what to decorate them with!
These Fruit Cones would also make a great addition to a party. Cupcakes and sandwiches will always go down well at birthdays, but imagine your guests facing when they see these tasty treats laid out on the table!
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Chocolate Dipped Fruit Cones
Prep Time: 10 mins- Cook Time: 2 mins
- Total Time: 12 minutes
Yield: 6 1x
Category: Snacks
Cuisine: European
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A healthy and fun snack for kids and perfect for parties too. Waffle cones dipped in chocolate and filled with lots of fresh fruit!
Ingredients
- Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cones
- 6 waffle ice cream cones
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
- 50g dark chocolate
- Waffle Cone Toppings
- bee pollen
- shredded coconut
- sprinkles
- Fruit Toppings
- grapes
- mango
- strawberries
- blueberries
- pomegranate
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a saucepan over a low heat for a couple of minutes until it has melted, stirring continuously to ensure that it doesn’t burn. You can also do this in a microwave, but again, remember to keep checking it say every 30 seconds to ensure that it doesn’t burn.
- Pour the melted chocolate and coconut oil into a small but fairly deep bowl ready to dip the cones in.
- Dip each of the waffle cones into the melted chocolate and coconut mixture.
- Dip each of the waffle cones into your chosen waffle cone toppings.
- Fill each of the chocolate dipped waffle cones with fruit of your choice.
- Serve immediately.
Carol says
Is it OK to do the dipping in chocolate part a day early and then on the day of the party all you have to do is fill them with fruit? I was thinking I would just store them in the fridge so the chocolate keeps well.
Ciara Attwell says
Yes that should be fine
theguardian.com says
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Dawn says
These are so pretty! I had a Wiggles theme party and these were a nice twist on “Fruit Salad.” I featured a link to this recipe on my blog as well. 🙂
Sandra says
I noticed one of the trackbacks said what I thought. Folks may want to cut up those grapes as whole they are a choking hazard especially for young kids.
Belle says
So pretty! Can’t wait to make these for my daughters 4th Birthday Party in the summer!
Lisa says
Can I ask why the coconut oil with the chocolate? Not something I’ve got as I’ve never used it.
Thanks!
Ciara Attwell says
The oil helps the chocolate to melt without burning but you can leave it out if you like, its not essential!
Ashley says
I really like this recipe but I would have to make changes I’m allergic to coconut… My kids and everyone would love these!!!!!
Ciara Attwell says
Hope you like it!
Tanya Akpojevughe says
Hi. Just see your fruit cones. I would like your permission to use this idea for me to recreated this and sell and advertise your idea for my kids party catering business. Would this be something I could do. As these look delicious especially for kids parties.
Meagan says
Making these for my son’s birthday party tomorrow. I’m quite excited. We’re vegan, so we’re always looking to impress people with how great we eat, since many think we eat only bland, boring food. These will look great on the table! Thanks for the fun idea!
EC says
What did you use for the grease proof paper? Is it wax paper?
Ciara Attwell says
Yes wax paper or parchment paper too!
Betty says
Love this idea and can’t wait to try it with my grand daughters, but I think i’ll try a marshmallow in the cone instead of the paper that way it’s all edible. Thanks for sharing.
Ciara Attwell says
Marshmallow? That’s genius!!
ene-lyn says
i did mine whit adding chocolate moose in the cones and then added the fruit it was really tasty
every bit of fruit you take you get some chocolate moose
Ciara Attwell says
That sounds so delicious!!!
Lily says
Yup, that’ll do it. You have my apiiecratpon.
Honest mum says
Just gorgeous, I’ve pinned. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuedays
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you Vicki!
Yet Another Blogging Mummy!!! says
What a clever idea. My boys would love these #recipeoftheweek
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you. I hope they enjoy them!
Emma says
What a great simple idea, I will definitely be doing this for my boys x
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Emma. Let me know what you think of them!
Marta @petiteraisin.ca says
Soooo I know a lot of adults who would love this just as much as kids. Having a picnic this weekend so of course this needs to make the menu 😉
#TastyTuesdays
.:Marta:.
Ciara Attwell says
Ha ha Marta, so true. I think adults may be just as excited as kids for picnic food!
Grace @ Eats Amazing says
These look absolutely gorgeous, definitely going to give them a go!
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you Grace. They tasted so good!
Jenny says
I have just pinned these for my kids joint bday party this summer abroad. They look amazing and sound delicious. You are so talented. Popping over form #tastytuesdays
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you Jenny. I think they’d be fantastic for a kids birthday party!
West Essex Mums says
Oh my goodness! These look sooo good! Definitely need to give these a go as they look scrummy.
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you. Hope you enjoy them!