Category: Fruits

Apple Pie Surprise Smoothie

admin January 25, 2013 16 Comments
What if I told you that you could have apple pie for breakfast?  And not feel guilty about it?  Or for lunch or a midafternoon snack?   Well, you can, sort of.  See, this smoothie tastes like apple pie.  But it is simply fruit and surprisingly….a vegetable.  No added sugar, no dairy products.  No guilt smoothie.  At least for me.   If you read my Savory Butternut Squash Soup post, you...

Creamy Dreamy Chocolate Peppermint Mousse

admin December 31, 2012 12 Comments
Avocados.  Nature’s creamy fruit.  Have you heard that?  I never had an avocado until I gave up milk.  And boy was I missing something!  Everyone should be enjoying this fruit.  I started out eating it as guacamole and loved it so much I made it nearly weekly at first. But I have since tapered off.  I guess there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. But here is a super cool way...

Berry Cherry Slush

admin December 18, 2012 2 Comments
Here is a festive beverage for the holiday season.  Actually this would work for any occasion, any season.  But given its red color, it seems to be suited for Christmas.   This beverage is easy to put together and can be made in advance freeing up the days closer to your celebration for the other foods on your to make list.  An added bonus is that it uses no added sugar with the exception of...

How To Cut A Pineapple-Photo Tutorial

admin December 17, 2012 0 Comments
Pineapples have been on sale lately.  I never used to buy them whole because cutting one up seemed daunting.  But I have been buying fresh pineapples (only when on sale)  for about two years now.  Here are some pictures on how to cut a pineapple. It's that simple.  Buy fresh pineapple and you will never go back to canned!

Winter Fruit Salad

admin December 10, 2012 7 Comments
I usually like to keep my fruit in its natural state.  But sometimes it is fun to dress it up; especially around the holidays.  You could make this fruit salad for your Christmas dinner, New Year’s Eve party or anytime in the winter when oranges and grapefruit are in season.  It is easy to put together and adds a special twist to your dinner. Apples, pears, oranges, some grapefruit, and...

Fruity Cranberry Chutney

admin November 11, 2012 5 Comments
I love cranberries.  I could eat them year around.  Growing up, the grade school I attended always had a turkey supper fundraiser.  Each table would be set with about 2 ounces of cranberry sauce for a table of six or eight.  Even as a child, I thought that was ridiculous.  I could eat more than 2 ounces myself!    Cranberries are good for your urinary tract system, can help prevent plaque...

Pineapple Peach Smoothie

admin October 19, 2012 0 Comments
Since smoothies are big hit around my house I thought it would be time to share another one.  This one is so yummy you will want to guzzle it.    It’s creamy, thick, delicious and best of all, it is milk free! And even better, it has spinach in it.  What a better way to get that great leafy green in your diet than through a smoothie!  I have already written about the benefits of...

Frozen Chocolate Bananas

admin September 28, 2012 0 Comments
Fall might be here, but that does not mean that frozen treats have to go by the wayside.   And they can be healthy too!  These frozen bananas covered in chocolate and crushed cereal are a perfect after school snack or even morning breakfast treat.   I have seen a version of these pre-made in a store, but making them yourself would be so much more affordable.  And it is so easy.  It only...

How to Make Homemade Applesauce-A Picture Tutorial

admin September 26, 2012 7 Comments
Homemade applesauce is delicious. In fact, it far outweighs the taste of store bought applesauce.  And nutrition wise, homemade applesauce doesn’t even compare to store bought.  I grew up making our own applesauce, so it was only natural to continue that tradition. So, why should you make your own homemade applesauce?  Let us count the ways.  It is nutritionally sound.  Homemade...

Apple “Teeth” Snack

admin September 20, 2012 7 Comments
Cute or creepy?  Whatever you think of this apple “teeth” snack, they will be a hit with your children.  And maybe even the kid at heart of yourself or someone else. Simple to prepare, this snack will go over well.  And it is always a good idea to have a healthy snack midafternoon or as an after school snack. Not only does the apple provide you with great fiber and vitamins, the sunflower...