AIP Friendly Carob-Coconut Fruit Salad Cups

Total time25 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

AIP Friendly Carob-Coconut Fruit Salad Cups

Bright, juicy, and genuinely refreshing, this fruit salad is the kind of dish that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. The dressing is where the magic happens — full-fat coconut milk, carob powder, honey, lime juice, and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon and ginger come together into something creamy, lightly sweet, and warmly spiced without relying on any of the ingredients that make so many dessert-style recipes off-limits during an elimination phase. Carob does a lot of heavy lifting here, delivering that rich, chocolatey depth that feels indulgent while staying completely compliant. Strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, and green grapes get tossed in the dressing and left to rest just long enough for the flavors to meld and the fruit to release a little of its natural juice. Serving everything in butter lettuce cups keeps it elegant and totally grain-free, with zero need for a bowl or a fork if you want to eat it out of hand. A scatter of unsweetened shredded coconut on top adds a subtle chew and makes the whole plate look like something from a restaurant. This one serves four and comes together in minutes, making it an easy win for a light lunch, a side, or a crowd-pleasing snack when you need something that feels celebratory but keeps you on track.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the dressing

¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
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1 tbsp carob powder
1 tbsp honey
Ingredient note
AIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
¼ tsp ground ginger
⅛ tsp ceylon cinnamon
1 pinch salt

For the fruit

1 cup strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into ½-inch chunks
1 cup blueberries
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved

For serving

2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
8 large butter lettuce leaves, for serving

Instructions

1
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, carob powder, honey, lime juice, ground ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and salt until the carob powder is fully dissolved and the dressing is smooth and uniform in color, about 1 minute.
2
Combine the strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, and green grapes in a large mixing bowl.

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