Putting it all together: Here is our list of fruits from earlier, but now paired with other foods (high in protein / fat) to help balance them out for a healthy snack!

This will help avoid a sugar rush! Challenge: Come up with your own!

1. Raspberries: Low in sugar, with just 5 grams per cup.

   • Pair with: Greek yogurt or a slice of cheese.

2. Strawberries: Moderately low, containing about 7 grams per cup.

   • Pair with: Hazelnut spread or almond butter.

3. Blackberries: Approximately 7 grams of sugar per cup.

   • Pair with: Cottage cheese or a few slices of avocado.

4. Kiwi: Contains around 13 grams of sugar per fruit.

   • Pair with: A small handful of walnuts or macadamia nuts.

5. Oranges: About 12 grams of sugar in a medium-sized orange.

   • Pair with: A hard-boiled egg or a few slices of turkey breast.

6. Apples: A medium apple has about 19 grams of sugar.

   • Pair with: peanut butter or a serving of brie.

7. Pears: Around 17 grams of sugar in a medium pear.

   • Pair with: Cheddar cheese or a scoop of ricotta.

8. Bananas: Higher on the scale, with about 14 grams of sugar in a medium banana.

   • Pair with: A serving of almond butter or a protein shake.