According to research from the Produce for Better Health Foundation, “Those who eat fruits and veggies daily are significantly more likely to report being satisfied with their life as a whole.” So what better way to improve mood than by adding a fruit-centered dessert to your day? Incorporating nature’s candy with these fun ideas is a one-two punch for better health and rounding out any meal. Need more ideas? Visit www.bigy.com/rs/recipes and search our Dessert Category for fruits you have on hand.
Frozen Fruit – Besides making sweet smoothies and smoothie pops, frozen fruits like berries can become a wonderful dessert ingredient. Defrost, lightly mash and you’ve got an instant berry topper, filling or mix in.
Canned Fruit – Applesauce is great for baking because you can use it in recipes to bump up fruit content while reducing ingredients like oil (replace 1:1) or sugar (replace 1:1 and reduce liquids by ¼ for every cup sugar replaced). But don’t stop there! Top canned peaches with a simple oat crumble topping and bake for a real warm-your-belly treat.
Dried Fruit – Incorporating raisins or chopped dried plums, mangos or apricots to desserts adds a delicious chewy surprise to recipes. Plus, they pack a powerful punch – just ¼-cup dried fruit counts as ½ -cup serving from the Fruit Food Group. For a simple sweet and salty treat, mix your favorite dried fruit with nuts, chocolate chips and pretzels.
Fresh Fruit – Whether serving biscuits with sliced strawberries, honey poached pears or sautéed apples using the delicious recipe below, making fresh fruit the star of dessert couldn’t be easier. Grilling fruit brings out natural sweetness and can be done indoors, too. Brush fruit like pineapple or peaches lightly with oil and sear on a hot grill pan for about 3 minutes each side.
Sautéed Maple Apples with Greek Yogurt
Recipe courtesy of Stemilt
Ingredients:
2 medium Stemilt Apples, such as Fuji, Gala or Pink Lady
¼ cup Full Circle Market 100% Pure Grade A Organic Maple Syrup
2 tablespoons Big Y Butter
1 ½ teaspoons Big Y Cinnamon
- Sprinkle of Big Y Nutmeg
- Pinch of Big Y Salt
- Sprinkle of Big Y Light Brown Sugar
½ cup Big Y Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Directions:
- Wash hands with soap and water. Warm large skillet over medium heat. While the pan is warming, rinse apples under cool running water and pat dry. Cut into thin slices.
- Once skillet is warm, melt butter and add in sliced apples. Sauté, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes or until apples are soft.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add in maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir until sauce thickens and begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Dish and top with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkle with brown sugar to serve.
Author’s Note: Andrea Luttrell is a registered dietitian nutritionist for Big Y’s Living Well Eating Smart program. She was recently named as a BusinessWest 40 Under Forty honoree. Have a nutrition question? E-mail livingwell@bigy.com or write to her at Big Y Living Well Eating Smart, 2145 Roosevelt Ave, Springfield, MA 01102.
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