One of the easiest ways to get your family to eat more veggies is to hide them. High fiber shredded zucchini mixed into turkey burgers adds texture and flavor to this beef burger alternative.
Category: Recipes
Minted Watermelon Popscicles
Sometimes a handful of simple ingredients make the most flavorful treat, like these refreshing watermelon popsicles.
Fig, Date and Walnut Quick Bread
Don’t forget figs and dates are fruit too. This fig-date bread is made with half whole wheat flour and loaded with fiber and heart healthy nutrients.
Mixed Fruit with Lemon Basil Dressing
As if fresh summer fruit salad isn’t delicious enough, try this interesting variation. This fresh fruit is served with a tangy salad dressing, and you can even incorporate mixed greens or a whole grain, like farro or quinoa, and make it a meal!
Strawberry Tomato Salsa
This sweet and spicy version hits all the right notes for a new twist on salsa with the incorporation of fruit into a dip.
Balsamic-Goat Cheese Grilled Plums
Grilled plums are healthy and delicious! Make this fruit-based appetizer at your next barbecue and impress everyone with this four-ingredient crowd pleaser.
Ingredients:
1 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
4 medium firm plums, halved and pitted
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
In a small saucepan, make a glaze by combining vinegar and lemon zest; bring to a boil. Cook 10-12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reduced to about 1/3 cup (do not overcook). Grill plums, covered, over medium heat 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Drizzle with glaze; top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1 plum half with 1 tablespoon cheese and 2 teaspoons glaze: 58 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 41 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate (8 g sugars, 1 g fiber), 2 g protein.
Printable recipe available at: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/balsamic-goat-cheese-grilled-plums/
Animal Toast
If you’re looking for fun and healthy snacks, toast isn’t just for breakfast. Check out these “toast” recipes you and your family can enjoy!
Avocado Toast
It’s more than just trendy, it’s nutritious and delicious. Try this super simple snack idea, avocado toast.
Corn and Black Bean Salsa
This corn and black bean salsa is even better the second and third day. It’s high in fiber, so it’s filling, but also nutritious.
Banana Energy Bites
Here is a high fiber, nutrient-packed, no bake bedtime treat made with bananas and oats.