# Healthy Fruit Sushi This Japanese Themed Recipe Combines Tasty Fruit Combos with Shredded Coconut By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-sushi References: [blog.freepeople](http://blog.freepeople.com/2015/09/fruit-sushi/) Traditionally, sushi consists of rice, seaweed, vegetables and raw fish, but this fruit sushi is a slightly sweeter take on the Japanese cuisine. Created by Monica at the Free People blog, the recipe combines [various fruits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dole-fruit-bowls) and sushi in one yummy dish. There is also a lot of room for experimentation and different fruit combinations. You will definitely need rice spring roll wrappers, plus unsweetened shredded coconut instead of rice. Monica used fruit including strawberries, [mango](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-riot-spicy-mango), peaches, grapes and apples in the fruit sushi, but you can change this up to include your favorites. Instead of a sweet and sour or spicy dipping sauce, you can make a more complimentary version with pomegranate juice, freshly squeezed lime juice and freshly squeezed orange juice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fruit-based Recipes:** There is potential to create unique and innovative fruit-based recipes that draw inspiration from traditional dishes and flavors, just like this fruit sushi recipe. - **Alternative Food Presentation:** Alternatives to traditional food presentation, such as using rice wrappers and shredded coconut instead of rice, offers an opportunity for the creation of unique and aesthetically pleasing dishes. - **Customizable Recipes:** The popularity of this fruit sushi recipe highlights a trend towards customizable recipes that can be easily adapted to include different fruit combinations or ingredient substitutes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** In the food and beverage industry, there is an opportunity to explore creative and healthy fruit-based dishes that align with consumer demand for healthier and more unique cuisine. - **Culinary Arts:** Culinary arts professionals can experiment with alternative ingredients and methods of food preparation to create new and innovative dishes that appeal to diverse tastes. - **Health and Wellness:** With the growing trend towards healthier food options, there is an opportunity for the health and wellness industry to explore and promote fruit-based dishes that offer alternative nutritional benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bread-Based Sushi Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughmakase.md) - [Cajun-Asian Fusion Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempura-shrimp-sushi-roll.md) - [Plant-Based Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sushi-rolls.md) - [Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi.md) - [Chili Crisp California Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-sushi-roll.md) - [Convenient Sushi Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-bakes.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-maple-smoked-salmon-roll.md) - [Pink Plant-Based Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sushi-roll.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md)