Kiwi-Colada Sippers

I'm drunk on sunshine

streaming through the green forest ceiling.

Stuft to the gills on ocean

with it's intoxicating green waves.

Drowning in grass clippings

that ooze with the heavy breath of

summer.

Ahhhhhhh.

*Don't you just loooove green, green, green summer?

Then, keep soaking it in with this super-simple recipe & craft...

Crafty AND delicious?
Yea. And ready to eat in just seconds.
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Kiwi-Colada Sippers

This simple recipe will make your mouth--and your kitchen--feel like it's on vacation. It's easy to make and even easier to clean-up since the kiddies can't wait to swipe the palm-sized cups and start sucking in their fruity goodness. My kids loved sipping the yogurt through the straw, but don't forget to serve these with spoons! You'll need 'em to help you finish of the sweet kiwi fruit awaiting your arrival to the bottom of your sipper.

Jes' put the kiwi in the coconut and drink it all up...

*4 Zespri Kiwi Fruit

1/2 c. crushed pineapple, drained

1/2 tsp. coconut flavoring

1 cup vanilla Greek-style yogurt

*Prepare by slicing off a small piece at the base of each kiwi to keep the fruit sturdy while standing up. Slice another, larger piece off the top, using a spoon to scoop out half of the fruit (eat this quickly, else little fingers are likely to sneak it from the kitchen counter and pop it into their own mouths). Place a teaspoon of the pineapple in the bottom of each kiwi. In a small bowl, combine coconut flavoring and yogurt then spoon atop the pineapple in each kiwi. Accessorize with a small straw and mini handmade umbrella for an islandic effect.

*Contrary to my personal resistence, it seems summer will surely pass. But, that doesn't have to mean the fun of summer treats does! To pack this high-nutrient treat in your kiddies school lunch, use the top part of the kiwifruit as a "lid" to keep the yogurt in place until lunchtime. Don't forget to include straw, spoon, and--of course--the cute little umbrella's before securing in an small, air-tight container.
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I discovered the secret behind mini umbrella-making from
Glitter Soup
Have you yet discovered this website?
If not, prepare to use the fullness of your heart.
You're going to love.love.love what the crafty Jana is doing over there.
Her umbrella instructions are here.