Mouthwatering fruit recipes

Fruit tastes the best when it’s in season. As the weather warms up, it’s even more delicious to make fresh fruit a part of your meals and snacks. Here are three recipes to try this spring.

Strawberry spinach salad

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

Add a protein like grilled fish, chicken or cooked quinoa to make it a meal. Without an added protein, serve it as a tasty starter.

Ingredients

6 cups mixed greens

1 cup strawberries, sliced

1 medium avocado, cubed

¼ cup walnut pieces, toasted or raw

3 Tbsp olive oil

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preparation

In a large bowl, toss together the greens, strawberries, avocado and walnuts.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar.

Toss the salad with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition

(Serving size: Approximately 1¾ cups)

Calories: 234; total fat: 21 g; saturated fat: 3 g; sodium: 135 mg; cholesterol: 0 mg; total carbs: 12 g; fiber: 6 g; sugars: 4 g; protein: 3 g; potassium: 764 mg

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Apricot yogurt parfait

Makes: 1 serving

Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 0 minutes

This spring parfait is perfect for a snack. Add ¼ cup of granola for a balanced breakfast.

Ingredients

2 ripe apricots

2 Tbsp ground flaxseeds

½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt

⅛ tsp cinnamon

Preparation

Remove pits from apricots.

Chop fruit into small pieces.

Place half of the fruit into a tall glass.

Top with 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds.

In a small bowl, mix yogurt with cinnamon.

Add half of the yogurt mixture to the tall glass.

Repeat the pattern: apricots, flaxseeds, yogurt.

Nutrition

(Serving size: Approximately 1 cup)

Calories: 193; total fat: 7 g; saturated fat: 2 g; sodium: 42 mg; cholesterol: 13 mg; total carbs: 16 g; fiber: 5 g; sugars: 11 g; protein: 15 g; potassium: 456 mg

Kiwi coconut chia bowl

Makes: 1 serving

Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 0 minutes (2 hours inactive)

End your meal on a sweet note with this tropical treat. Or try it as a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp chia seeds

½ cup unsweetened almond milk

¼ tsp vanilla extract

1 kiwi, peeled and sliced

2 tsp shredded unsweetened coconut

Preparation

In a small bowl or Mason jar, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk and vanilla extract.

Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes, and then mix again to prevent clumping.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Stir again.

Top with sliced kiwi and shredded coconut.

Nutrition

(Serving size: Approximately 1 cup)

Calories: 201; total fat: 12 g; saturated fat: 2 g; sodium: 93 mg; cholesterol: 0 mg; total carbs: 23 g; fiber: 13 g; sugars: 7 g; protein: 7 g; potassium: 346 mg

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