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.
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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.
Late Night Snacking
Snacking after dinner is one of the most difficult behaviors to change for many people looking improve their eating habits. Except for those who require a bedtime snack for medical reasons, most people eat more than enough calories at their dinner meal to carry them through until breakfast.
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.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Homemade peanut butter cups are fun to make with kids. If there are peanut allergies in your family, try this recipe with other nut butters.
Homemade Trail Mix
Homemade trail mix is superior to store bought for many reasons. You control the individual ingredients (no more picking out only what you like from expensive store bought mixes). Use this recipe as a basis for individualizing your trail mix. And get your kids involved too!