Sometimes you just need a little Pineapple Sunshine to start your day. Instead of Mickey Mouse Pancakes, which my grandchildren love and love to make, I have also introduced them to little "Miss Pineapple Sunshine", a fruity and healthy alternative to syrupy pancakes. She is fun and simple to make and starts the morning out on a cheerful note...and she's good for them when the children consume her.
I use all organic fruit because strawberries particularly are one of the most contaminated fruits if not grown organically. I can see how that would be with the pitted skin to catch every contaminant and pesticide that is sprayed on them. But organic is easy to find here in Southern California.
To make little Miss Pineapple Sunshine start with fresh, not canned or frozen, pineapple and cut it in rounds of about 3/4 inch thick (less or more if you prefer). Cut enough of the strawberries in half to make the rays for the pineapple sun. Then you can add a blueberry or another small berry for the nose and kiwi fruit for the smiling eyes. A final little slice of strawberry gives her a happy mouth.
I cut the fruit and then I let the children decorate. Little "Miss Pineapple Sunshine" makes a pretty, fun and healthy beginning to any day.
I use all organic fruit because strawberries particularly are one of the most contaminated fruits if not grown organically. I can see how that would be with the pitted skin to catch every contaminant and pesticide that is sprayed on them. But organic is easy to find here in Southern California.
To make little Miss Pineapple Sunshine start with fresh, not canned or frozen, pineapple and cut it in rounds of about 3/4 inch thick (less or more if you prefer). Cut enough of the strawberries in half to make the rays for the pineapple sun. Then you can add a blueberry or another small berry for the nose and kiwi fruit for the smiling eyes. A final little slice of strawberry gives her a happy mouth.
I cut the fruit and then I let the children decorate. Little "Miss Pineapple Sunshine" makes a pretty, fun and healthy beginning to any day.
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