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Home » Recipes » Desserts » Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls) + VIDEO

Bionicos (Mexican Fruit Bowls) + VIDEO

Last Updated June 28, 2022. Originally Posted March 9, 2021 By Maggie Unzueta

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Bionicos are yummy Mexican fruit bowls smothered in a delicious cream sauce. Top it with granola and shredded coconut, and you’ve got an indulgent dessert or fantastic breakfast. 
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A glass cup filled with Mexican fruit salad sitting on top of a decorative towel.
A glass cup filled with Mexican fruit salad sitting on top of a decorative towel.

Bionicos are Mexican fruit bowls made of fresh fruit covered in a dreamy cream sauce and topped with granola. YES PLEASE!

I first saw this at a juice shop in Tijuana, but they’re originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Commonly found in street food carts.

It’s a delicious dessert, but it’s light enough to eat for breakfast.

Some places make the sauce very sweet. This recipe, though, is like Goldie Locks.

It’s just right!

How to Make the Cream Sauce

A collage showing how to make the cream sauce.
  • Add the yogurt, crema mexicana (or Mexican crema), sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla to a small bowl.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Set aside until ready to use.

Pro Tip:

If you can’t find crema mexicana, substitute for creme fraiche, sour cream, plain yogurt, even cream cheese.We are using DAIRY products here.

Be very cautious of any refrigeration that needs to happen.

Specifically, if you are making this dessert ahead of time, place it in the fridge so the cream won’t go bad.

Or swap out the cream sauce and learn how to make marshmallow fluff. It’d go great with this recipe.

How to AssembleA collage showing how to assemble the bionicos.

  • Chop up the fruit.
  • Add the fruit to individual bowls and cover with the cream sauce.
  • Top with granola and shredded coconut.

The cream sauce and granola are a must when making a bionico recipe. You might see honey or cajeta drizzled on top.

What kinds of fruit to use varies from place to place and on seasonal fresh fruit.

Use your favorite fruit. It’s totally up to you and your taste buds.

Other fruits you can use:

Pineapple
Strawberries
Mango
Watermelon
Orange
Grapes

Seriously, it’s whatever fruit your heart desires.

The Name Game:  You might also see this dish referred to as “bionico de fruta,” “bioncio bowls,” or just plain, “bionico.”

A glass cup filled with Mexican fruit salad sitting on top of a decorative towel.

More Easy Mexican Desserts:

Mexican Fried Bananas
Fresas con Crema
Ensalada Navidena
Carlota de Limon

These tasty fruit bowls are one of those Mexican healthy recipes that you’ll never get tired of.

Either for breakfast or as a light dessert, you’re going to LOVE this delicious sweet treat!

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A glass cup filled with Mexican fruit salad sitting on top of a decorative towel.

Bionicos

Bionicos are yummy Mexican fruit bowls smothered in a delicious cream sauce. Top it with granola and shredded coconut, and you’ve got an indulgent dessert or fantastic breakfast. 
5 from 19 votes
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 494kcal
Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

For the Cream Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 cup crema mexicana
  • 1 tsp vanilla

For the Fruit Salad:

  • 1 apple diced
  • 1 banana sliced
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup blueberries

Toppings:

  • 1/4 cup granola
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

For the Cream Sauce:

  • In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, crema mexicana.
  • Set aside until ready to use.

To Assemble:

  • Chop up the fruit.
  • Evenly distribute between the serving cups.
  • Top with the cream sauce, granola, and shredded coconut.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Video

Notes

If you can’t find crema mexicana, use creme fraiche or use more yogurt. 
You can use whatever fruit your heart desires. You can also use: Pineapple, Strawberries, Mango, Watermelon, Orange, or Grapes
Also try drizzling with honey. 

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 802mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 2mg
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Filed Under: Breakfast, Desserts, Mexican, Recipes

About Maggie Unzueta

Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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  1. Jere Cassidy

    May 10, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    Just that cream sauce sounds amazing and could go on so many other desserts.

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      October 11, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      The cream sauce is my favorite!

      Reply
  2. Addie

    May 10, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    5 stars
    So many great flavors!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      October 11, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      Yes. So easy to make too!

      Reply
  3. Lilly

    May 10, 2021 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to give this recipe a try!

    Reply
    • Maggie Unzueta

      October 11, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      Hope you do. It’s delicious!

      Reply
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