11 Tasty (and Healthy) Ways to Eat More Fruit
Even the pickiest eaters will love these recipes. (Cocktails included!)
We all know we need to eat fruit daily for optimal health — the USDA's MyPlate guidelines recommend filling half of your plate with fruits and veggies at every meal. It's best to eat a variety of colors — from red to green — but sometimes that's easier said than done. (Does wine count?) Kayla showed us 16 ways to enjoy summer's favorite fruit, but here are 11 more recipes that'll make fruit your summer go-to.
FIRE UP THE GRILL
Grilled Avocado With Ceviche
Yes, avocado is a fruit! Stuff it with cool, fresh ceviche for the perfect summer dinner.
Make This: Grilled Avocado With Ceviche
Grilled Fruit Skewers
Grilled Fruit Skewers
Spice things up with cumin and chili powder, and pair with ricotta or yogurt dip.
Make This: Grilled Fruit Skewers
ON THE GO
Parfaits
Jessica Downey
Alternate layers of Greek yogurt and your favorite fruits for a healthy, gorgeous treat you can eat for breakfast, lunch or as a snack.
Fruit and Nut Bars
Make these ahead of time and enjoy on your commute.
Make This: Fruit and Nut Bars
SUMMER PARTY MENU
Fruit Cones
Fruit Cones
Give kids a healthy alternative to ice cream by letting them serve themselves fruit inside of waffle cones. For a no mess approach, protect your table surface with a table cloth or runner, then set the waffle cones into plastic ice cream cone stands. Let the kids fill up their cones with their favorite fruits, then enjoy their creations at the table.
These colorful party cones will be a hit with kids and adults alike. To make, fill waffle cones with your favorite fruits in a variety colors, placing bigger fruits at the bottom.
Fruit Salsa
Swap tomatoes and onions for your favorite fruits. Substitute the sugar for local honey, and serve with baked pita bread for a healthier version.
Make This: Fruit Salsa
Miniature Fruit Tarts
Use Champagne from the night before to add flavor to this delectable dessert.
Make This: Miniature Fruit Tarts
Cool Cucumber Cocktail
Combine gin with cucumber, cranberry juice and apple cider for the perfect summertime beverage.
Make This: Cool Cucumber Cocktail
FROZEN TREATS
Frozen Clementine Sorbet
Frozen Clementine Sorbet
This recipe uses the entire fruit — including the peel.
Make This: Frozen Clementine Sorbet
Snow Cones With Fruit Topping
DIY Coconut Snow Cones
Make your own snow cones at home! Blend up ice cubes to make DIY shaved ice, then top with coconut-lime syrup and your favorite fruits.
Photo by: Andrew McGary ©© 2015 HGTV/Scripps Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved
Andrew McGary, © 2015 HGTV/Scripps Networks, LLC. All Rights Reserved
To make, blend ice cubes or use a shaved ice machine. Top with coconut-lime syrup, coconut chips and your favorite fruits.
Waterberry Batida Cocktail
Combine Brazilian white rum with fresh strawberries and watermelon for a tasty summer cocktail.
Make This: Watermelon Batida Cocktail
Strawberry Ice Cubes
Strawberry Ice
Add a sweet element of surprise to water or lemonade by freezing strawberry halves in water. Once frozen, the cubes’ flavor adds a kick to your drinks and also brings another decorative layer to your tablescape.
Flavor water, lemonade or your favorite cocktail with fruit ice cubes. To make, fill an ice cube tray with water and place half a strawberry in each cube. Freeze until completely solid.
