This summer forget the sugary sweets; here is a fun and fresh idea for serving fruit at your next event. These Ice Cream Cone Fruit Cups are great for pool parties, backyard BBQs and make the perfect afternoon snack.
I’ve learned that my kids will usually gobble up anything when it’s served in a fun and creative way and this treat is no exception. This summer serve fresh fruit in ice cream vessels for a creative and healthy alternative to all those sweets. The kids will love eating their fruit from a crunchy waffle cone or bowl; so much that they may even come back for seconds!
Not only are these snacks fun, they are great for little hands to hold and you can eliminate the need for lots of plates and silverware. Kids can grab a cone and enjoy their fresh and fruity treat on the go.
These treats are so easy to make, and you can even prepare and make them ahead of time, just make sure your fruit is dry before putting it into the cones. Here is what you’ll need to make ice cream cone fruit cups:
- Fresh Fruit (strawberries, mango, pineapple, blueberries, kiwi and grapes)
- Whipped Topping
- Waffle Ice Cream Bowls, Waffle Ice Cream Cones
Directions
Cut your fruit in bite size pieces. Fill the Waffle Ice Cream Bowls with the fresh fruit, add a dollop of whipped topping and garnish with a strawberry. Or for another creative idea serve the fruit in Waffle Ice Cream Cones, even the pickiest kid won’t be able to refuse this sweet treat!
I originally shared this fresh and fruity snack idea on Chinet, June 2014.
What are your kids favorite summertime snacks? Here are a few of our favorites:
Dipped Sprinkle Cones + Dairy Free Ice Cream
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Kristan Kremer says
July 15, 2016 at 11:04 pmThese look so good!!
Anita says
July 21, 2016 at 7:12 pmThese looks so good and refreshing!
melanie - the party suite says
July 22, 2016 at 12:08 pmWhat a colorful mix of fruits! Love this healthy dessert option!
Mariah says
July 31, 2016 at 11:26 pmThank you Melanie, it is one of my kids favorite ways to enjoy fresh summer fruits!
Christine says
July 22, 2016 at 4:56 pmSo yummy it’ll make you think you’re cheating your diet but it’s all fruit! Thanks for sharing.
Mariah says
July 31, 2016 at 11:23 pmExactly Christine, you’ll feel like your having a yummy summer treat without all the guilt! Thanks for stopping by!
Nici says
July 27, 2016 at 4:07 pmLove this idea! It sounds like such a refreshing treat for summer! Thanks for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party!
Blessings,
Nici
Mariah says
July 31, 2016 at 11:19 pmThank you Nici, it is a crowd favorite at our house!
anthony says
December 17, 2017 at 8:06 amVery creative.
I am thinking about using your idea of the waffle bowls for serving at a rehearsal dinner; does the juice from the fruit cause the waffle to become soggy and fall apart?
Thanks
Mariah says
December 26, 2017 at 5:44 pmHi! We used slotted spoons to drain most of the juice before putting them in the bowls. I wouldn’t recommend putting them in there until you are fairly close to being ready to serve them (about an hour prior)