How To Make Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

Who doesn’t love chips and dip? Here is a refreshing salsa dip using fruit and homemade cinnamon chips. This would be perfect for a baby shower, bridal shower, barbecue, pool party or a afternoon with the family. Christy at The Girl Who Ate Everything shares how to create the salsa and cinnamon chips.

Click here on The Girl Who Ate Everything for the recipe and directions.

Don’t have time to make your own chips? Check out these readymade cinnamon chips.

Cinnamon is more than just a cozy spice for your lattes and baking—it’s actually packed with health benefits too! Here are a few science-backed reasons why cinnamon is good for you:

1. Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Cinnamon contains powerful antioxidants like polyphenols that help reduce inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation is linked to many health issues, so adding cinnamon to your diet can be a flavorful way to help fight it.

2. Helps Regulate Blood Sugar
Cinnamon has been shown to help lower blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity. This can be especially helpful for people with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.

3. Rich in Antioxidants
Cinnamon ranks high among spices for antioxidant content. These antioxidants help protect your cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.

4. Heart-Healthy Effects
Some studies suggest cinnamon may help reduce risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.

5. Antibacterial and Antifungal
Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, which gives it its flavor and also has antimicrobial properties. It can help fight off certain bacteria, fungi, and even bad breath!

6. Supports Brain Health
Preliminary research suggests cinnamon may protect neurons and improve motor function, showing potential in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Just remember, a little goes a long way—especially with the more common Cassia cinnamon, which contains a compound called coumarin that can be harmful in high doses. Ceylon cinnamon (“true” cinnamon) is a safer, lower-coumarin option.

A quick, creamy breakfast with fresh fruit added on top

Smoothie bowls are one of those beautiful breakfasts that feel healthy and a little indulgent at the same time. Thick, cold, creamy, and pretty enough that you almost don’t want to eat them… almost.

The Ninja Slushie Maker takes all the effort out of it.
Instead of dealing with frozen fruit bricks or blenders that complain loudly, you simply mix your yoghurt base, chill it, and let the Ninja turn it into the perfect thick smoothie-bowl texture — no ice required.

If you are like me and come addicted to these smoothie bowls then you will want to invest in these double walled bowls, this is my favorite brand and these have been great.

Then you top it with your fresh fruit afterwards so the bowl stays thick, cold, and spoon-worthy.

It’s easy, quick, and a lovely way to start the day.

Why Yoghurt Works So Well in the Ninja Slushie Maker

Yoghurt freezes into a silky, firm slush — similar to soft-serve but healthier and lighter. Because the machine creates the icy texture itself (instead of relying on ice cubes), the mixture never becomes watery or gritty.

Just smooth, cold, creamy perfection you can decorate to your heart’s content.

The Basic Yoghurt Slush Base

Once you learn this base recipe, you can create endless flavour combinations.

Ingredients

2 cups plain or Greek yoghurt, chilled
½–1 cup milk of your choice (just enough to loosen the mixture)
1–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Method

Stir all ingredients together until smooth.
Chill the mixture in the fridge until very cold.
Pour the chilled mixture into the Ninja Slushie Maker.
Blend on the slush setting until thick, creamy, and icy.
Spoon into a bowl and add your fruit and toppings.

This base has enough body to hold granola, berries, and nut butter without sinking.

Topping Ideas (Add These After Blending)

Fresh Fruit

Strawberries
Blueberries
Banana slices
Mango
Kiwi
Peaches

Crunchy Toppers

Granola
Toasted coconut
Chopped nuts
Cacao nibs

Extras

Honey drizzle
Peanut butter
Chia seeds
Freeze-dried fruit crumbs

Easy Flavour Variations

Berries & Cream Smoothie Bowl

Use vanilla yoghurt as your base. Top with raspberries, strawberries, and a sprinkle of granola.

Tropical Coconut Bowl

Add a splash of coconut milk to the base. Top with mango, pineapple, kiwi, and toasted coconut flakes.

Chocolate Yoghurt Bowl

Mix 1 tablespoon cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder into the base. Top with banana slices and a peanut-butter drizzle.

Meal-Prep Tip

Prepare the yoghurt base the night before and store it in small jars.
In the morning, just pour one jar directly into the Ninja Slushie Maker and you’ve got a thick, cold, ready-to-top breakfast in minutes.

How To Make Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

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