Level up your fruit platters with these delightful Parrot Dragon Fruit Snacks! Bright, simple, and eye-catching, they make a playful centerpiece for any gathering.
Made from dragon fruit and mango, these parrot-shaped snacks are quick to assemble and look beautiful surrounded by other fresh fruit. They’re perfect for parties, kid-friendly events, or a colorful addition to a summer buffet.
Recipe Tip
Swap the mango for apple, strawberry, kiwi, or melon slices to vary the colors and textures. Mix and match fruits to create a vibrant display that suits your taste and seasonal availability.
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Servings: 2 people
Parrot Dragon Fruit Snacks
Fun dragon fruit parrots made with mango.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
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Equipment
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leaf cookie cutter (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 dragonfruit
- 1 slice mango
- 4 candy eyes
- 4 sesame seeds
Instructions
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Halve the dragonfruit. If needed, trim a small slice from the back so each half sits flat on the platter.
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Slice a thin piece of mango for the head feathers, beak, and tail accents.
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Use a leaf cutter or a small knife to cut feather shapes for the head and tail from the mango slices.
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Form a small beak and simple feet from additional mango pieces, arranging them on the dragonfruit halves.
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Assemble the parrots by layering the mango feathers, beak, and feet on the dragonfruit. Add candy eyes and a couple of sesame seeds for nostrils to finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Sodium: 30mg, Potassium: 10mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 6IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 20mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should be used only as an approximation.
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