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 min Cook: 0 min
Add protein like grilled fish or chicken to make it a meal or serve it as a tasty starter.
Ingredients
6 cups mixed greens
1 cup sliced strawberries
½ avocado, cubed
¼ cup toasted walnut pieces
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
Preparation
Toss the greens, strawberries, avocado, and walnuts together in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar. Toss the salad with dressing just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: Approximately 1 ¾ cups
Per serving
Calories: 208; Total fat: 20 g; Saturated fat: 3 g; Sodium: 10 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 10 g; Fibre: 3 g; Sugars: 2 g; Protein: 3 g; Potassium: 218 mg
Apricot Yogurt Parfait
Makes 1 serving
Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min
This spring parfait is perfect for a snack; bump up the serving size a bit for a refreshing 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 ½ of the fruit into a tall glass. Top with 1 tablespoon of flaxseeds. Mix yogurt with cinnamon. Add ½ of the yogurt mixture to the glass. Repeat the pattern: apricots, flaxseeds, yogurt.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: Approximately 1 cup
Per serving
Calories: 193; Total fat: 7 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 42 mg; Cholesterol: 13 mg; Total carbs: 16 g; Fibre: 5 g; Sugars: 11 g; Protein: 15 g; Potassium: 456 mg
Kiwi Coconut Chia Bowl
Makes 1 serving
Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min (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 Information
Serving size: Approximately 1 cup
Per serving
Calories: 201; Total fat: 12 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 93 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Total carbs: 23 g; Fibre: 13 g; Sugars: 7 g; Protein: 7 g; Potassium: 346 mg