Find fun fruit recipes to make your life happier and healthier

Any fruit, or 100% fruit juice, could be considered part of the fruit food group. Fruit is a healthy snack and can also be incorporated in many different recipes, from starters to desserts. Experiment with fresh, dried, dehydrated, canned, or frozen fruit. Use it whole or as a puree, cut it up, slice it and dice it.

Different fruit recipes you can try

Fruit pies

Learn how to make a simple fruit pie filling and then experiment with different fruits. Pies, like apple pie, are a traditional North American family favorite.

Fruit smoothie recipes

Smoothies are great to make sure that you’re getting several servings of fruit, vegetables and healthy fats in a single meal. Fruit smoothies are perfect for a healthy breakfast or a quick on-the-go meal. There are so many great combinations to choose from.

Kid’s birthday party snack ideas

It’s easy to make fruit fun for kid’s parties. Fruit kebabs and edible art are just some of the ways to entice children into eating a healthy snack rather than some products with refined sugars.

Canapes

Cheese, fruits and nuts combine well for canapes – like cream cheese, figs and walnuts. Olives also combine well with cheeses.

Dessert recipes

You can also consider including fruit in these desserts:

• Fruit pastries.
• Stuffed or baked fruit – like apples and peaches – with a touch of ice cream on the side.
• Chocolate covered fruit: strawberries are always a winner.
• Fruit salad.
• Fruit toppings for pancakes or waffles.

The internet has made it possible, and easy, to discover a great recipe when in need.

References

Gold, B. & Holland, K. (2020). 21 Healthy Breakfast Smoothies for When You Need a Quick Meal on the Go. Retrieved from here.

La Corte, M. (2020). 53 Quick and Easy Fruity Desserts. Retrieved from here.