This post is sponsored by Arla. All comments and opinions are my own.

I call my boys my snack-a-holics! They are constantly raiding the kitchen looking for something to eat. They also inherited my sweet tooth so I have to be diligent and keep good stuff on hand so that when they do go hunting for a snack, they make a good choice.

I even try to add some goodness to our desserts as often as possible. With options like my Strawberry Banana Cream Cheese Bites, a simple fruit dessert can become extraordinary with very little effort. These little gems taste great and are incredibly easy to put together. At this point, my boys can make these all by themselves which makes my life even better!

A little bit of fruit, some delicious Arla Cream Cheese, chocolate and nuts make for a quick and tasty dessert that’s ready in just minutes. The added sprinkles make them a bit more fun and exciting…especially for the kids!

Grab a melon baller or strawberry huller and hollow out some strawberries. That’s followed by a quick dip in melted chocolate and nuts. Once the chocolate has hardened you simply squeeze Arla Cream Cheese into the hollowed out strawberry and top with a banana slice that has been dipped in chocolate and sprinkles. You can have a whole carton of berries done in under 10 minutes. Now that’s what I call an easy dessert!

Thanks to the easy-to-use Arla Cream Cheese squeeze tube, the berries are quickly and easily filled with no mess at all! I keep the squeeze tube on hand for the boys to use for all their various snacks. The squeeze tube is convenient and easy to use and contains the same great-tasting Arla Cream Cheese without artificial flavors or preservatives. My guys can easily add tasty cream cheese to crackers, bagels, fruit and more with ease and WITHOUT a big mess!

Strawberry Banana Cream Cheese Bites
Author: Michelle
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Ingredients
  • 6.2 oz squeeze tube of Original Arla Cream Cheese
  • 16 oz strawberries, hulled
  • 1 – 2 bananas, sliced
  • 4 oz almond bark or melting chocolate, melted according to package instructions
  • chopped nuts
  • colored sprinkles
Instructions
  1. Hollow out the center of the strawberries and cut the tip off each berry so that it will sit flat.
  2. Dip the bottom of each strawberry into the melted chocolate and then into the chopped nuts and place on wax paper to allow the chocolate to harden, 2 – 4 minutes.
  3. Dip each banana slice halfway into the chocolate and then into the sprinkles and place on wax paper to allow the chocolate to harden, 2 – 4 minutes.
  4. Fill the hollowed out strawberry with the Arla Cream Cheese and top with a banana slice.
  5. Repeat with each berry.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

You’ll love how easy the squeeze tube is to use for recipes and snacking . Plus, the squeeze tube contains the same great-tasting Arla Cream Cheese without artificial flavors or preservatives. It’s simply cream cheese that’s natural, nutritious and delicious in a convenient format that’s perfect for the whole family!

Look for an in-store event happening at your local Publix from 6/28 – 7/1 and 7/6 – 7/8. You’ll be able to learn more about deliciously simple cream cheese. Stop by and try Arla Cream Cheese for yourself and grab a coupon to get savings on your next purchase. Look for a coupon to save $1.50 on any one Arla® Cream Cheese squeeze tube or tub. Then pick up a few more ingredients and whip up some of my tasty Strawberry Banana Cream Cheese Bites. They are sure to be a hit with your family too!