23 Recipes For Eating More Fruit This Summer
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If you’re trying to eat more fruit as part of a healthier diet this summer, there are great ways to do that beyond just eating it by itself. Whether you enjoy fruit as a fresh fruit salad, or bake it into dessert, using fresh fruit is a great way to get some extra nutrition this summer. These twenty-three recipes will give you some new ways to enjoy fruit this season.
1. Grape Salad
This fresh and tasty grape salad is a wonderful way to enjoy these delicious summer fruits. Mixed with fresh vegetables, this refreshing salad is full of fiber and fills you up while delivering on sweet, delicious flavor.
2. Mango Salad
This sweet and spicy mango salad offers fresh Thai flavors you’ll really appreciate this summer. Enjoy it as a light lunch, or serve it as a side dish to other courses. It’s a great way to cool down on a hot afternoon.
3. Raspberry Pie
This German-style raspberry pie is light, refreshing, and incredibly delicious. It has the perfect mix of tartness and sweetness, which makes it great as a snack or dessert. You don’t have to feel any guilt for eating this tasty dish.
4. Berry Trifle
This berry trifle recipe is perfect for a healthy dessert or for any special occasion when dessert must be enjoyed by all. It’s fresh and satisfying, and you can add any fruits you like best. Pick your favorites and enjoy.
5. From Scratch Apple Pie
Few things will make your house smell better than an apple pie baking in the oven. This all-natural pie is so good you’ll need a second slice. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream or top it with some whipped cream.
6. Plum Tart
This delicious plum tart is a great dessert to have this season. Plums are in stores, so it’s a perfect dessert to share with friends and family. Serve with some whipped cream or ice cream. It’s delicious warm or cold, so serve this as you like.
7. Strawberry Salsa
Strawberry salsa is a versatile condiment. While you can certainly enjoy it with corn chips like any other salsa, it also goes great on things like tacos, burritos, burgers, hot dogs, and more. It adds some spicy sweetness to any meal you’d care to add it to. It goes really well on grilled chicken, beef, or pork as well.
8. Plum Butter
Plumb butter is a delicious toast topper for summer. Start your morning off on a sweet note with this wonderful spread. Add a little butter to your warm toast first and then top it with this. It’s an incredible spread you’ll enjoy all summer long.
9. Strawberry Apple Sauce
Strawberry apple sauce is a simple, rustic, and old-world way to enjoy fruit this season. A bowl of chilled sauce is refreshing by itself and is great over ice cream, and you can use frozen strawberries when fresh ones aren’t available.
10. Amish Apple Butter
Amish apple butter is a great dessert all by itself. Sweeten it to your liking and enjoy whenever you need a healthy snack or dessert. You can also enjoy it with some vanilla ice cream on a hot summer evening.
11. Fig Butter
Fig butter is wonderful stuff. It’s great on your morning toast and even pairs well with a scoop or two of vanilla ice cream. Smear it on a bagel with cream cheese for a delicious breakfast. Make a big batch, because you’ll love this simple spread.
12. Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apples
These delicious slow cooker cinnamon apples are a delicious, all-natural dessert. You can even turn them into a healthy snack by mixing them with cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt. Try stirring in some granola for a dessert with some chew.
13. Cherry N’ice Cream
This all-fruit cherry n’ice cream is the perfect excuse for dessert. It’s a delicious, dairy-free option for that nagging sweet tooth. You use frozen cherries for this. Top it with whatever fresh toppings you like for a delicious dessert.
14. Raspberry Coconut Smoothie
This raspberry coconut smoothie is as refreshing and delicious as it looks. You get all the wonderful benefits of fresh (or frozen) raspberries in a delicious smoothie. It’s a great way to start your morning or top it with some fresh whipped cream for a healthier dessert.
15. Stuffed Dates
If you like dried fruits, you have to try these stuffed dates this season. Stuffed with delicious ingredients like nuts or nut butter, and dipped in chocolate, these are fantastic straight from the freezer on a hot day. They make a great snack or dessert.
16. Fig Galette Recipe With Apples
A fig galette is a wonderful way to enjoy the fruits of the season. Made with all-natural ingredients, it’s a dessert that’s sure to please. Serve with some vanilla ice cream, or top with some fresh whipped cream for some extra sweetness.
17. Pear And Apple Tart
This pear and apple tart is an amazing all-fruit dessert you can enjoy from summer through fall. As with many desserts, you can serve this with whipped cream or some vanilla ice cream for a refreshing dessert you’ll make again and again.
18. Mango Blueberry Salad
Mango and blueberries come together to make a deliciously fresh salad you don’t want to miss out on this summer. Mixed with fresh greens and blue cheese crumbles, this is a salad combination not to be passed by.
19. Blueberry BBQ Sauce
This summer, try a little something new. This blueberry BBQ sauce recipe is perfect for grilled chicken. It will even work for beef. Slather it on and enjoy because this sauce will add flavor you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
20. Banana Pops
These banana pops are a simple, tasty dessert and a fast way to impress your friends, family, and kids while still keeping things healthy. You can roll bananas in any number of toppings and freeze them with popsicle sticks for a tasty, healthy treat.
21. Pineapple Popsicles
Frozen pineapple makes great pineapple popsicles. Grab a bag and make a batch to keep in the freezer for whenever you want a cool treat. Kids and adults alike will enjoy a fresh, cold popsicle on a hot summer evening.
22. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Bark
If you need something cool and refreshing that you can snack on any time of day this summer, this strawberry frozen yogurt bark is definitely a recipe to try. You can prep it in minutes, pop it in the freezer, then cut up the sheet of frozen yogurt into any size pieces you like and enjoy them straight from the freezer.
23. Blueberry Mango Salsa
The most epic fruit salsa you can make this summer is this incredible blueberry mango salsa. It’s sweet with a bit of bite from the onions, and it will pair perfectly with anything from corn chips to grilled meats, burgers, or tacos.
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