Here are some quick berry recipes that are perfect for breakfast, snacks, and even dessert. Berries come in so many varieties and are such a versatile fruit that can be made into quick and delicious dishes in just a few moments. These simple and fresh berry recipes are the perfect beginning meal of the day or a flavorful ending to a meal any time. Made with just a few simple ingredients these healthy fruit recipes can be assembled in just a few minutes and can be used whenever you need something quick, fresh and simple to make with wonderful seasonal produce. Give these easy berry recipes a try when you need something quick and easy.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * Strawberries and Bananas with Cinnamon Yogurt Serves 1 to 2 1 cup strawberries – cut into chunks - In a bowl, stir the yogurt and cinnamon together. Add the fruit and nuts and combine well. To Serve: Serve in prepared puff pastry shells and drizzle with a little warm chocolate sauce for a quick and easy dessert.
_____________________________________________ Blueberries with Creamy Goat Cheese Serves 2 2 cups blueberries - In a bowl, combine the fruit, squash, cheese and lemon zest. Toss well. To Serve: Serve fruit recipe over mixed salad greens along with warm bread sticks or whole-grain rolls.
_____________________________________________ Creamy Berry Dessert 1 cup raspberries 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1 tbsp fresh mint - minced 2 peaches - pit removed and cut in half honey - as desired - Place the berries in a bowl and drizzle with some honey and toss gently to combine. - In a smaller bowl combine the yogurt and the fresh mint and mix well. To serve: Place the peach halves on serving plates. Then scoop the berries over the peach halves, reserving a few for garnish. Then top the berries with the yogurt mixture, garnish each serving with the reserved berries and drizzle a little honey over the top.
____________________________________________ Serves 2 1 cup raspberries - In a small bowl, stir the ricotta, vanilla extract and cinnamon until well combined. To Serve: Take 2 tall glasses (parfait, wine or whatever you may have) and layer ingredients.Place some raspberries and pear chunks in the bottom of the glasses, then some ricotta mixture then some of the broken graham crackers. Keep layering in this manner until ingredients are all used. - Top each parfait with the sliced almonds and enjoy. Ingredient Exchange: Instead of vanilla extract, try lemon extract or almond extract.
_____________________________________________ Serves 2 to 3 1 cup raspberries 1 cup strawberries - cut into small chunks 1 1/2 cups (or to desired creaminess) lemon yogurt 1/4 to 1/2 cup low-fat granola - In a mixing bowl combine the berries with the yogurt and toss well. To Serve: Fun Dessert: scoop berry mixture into ice cream cones and top each cone with a sprinkling of granola.
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Serves 2 to 3 2 cups blueberries - Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss well. To Serve: Serve recipe over vanilla ice cream for a fast and easy dessert anytime. - This quick fruit recipe also makes a great topping for warm waffles or pancakes.
_____________________________________________ Serves 2 2 cups raspberries - In a bowl, combine the fruit with the mint and ginger. To Serve: Place the lettuce on serving plates. Scoop the fruit salad onto the lettuce and drizzle the vinaigrette over each serving to taste. Top with a little fresh ground black pepper if desired.
_____________________________________________ Serves 3 to 4 1 banana - quarter the banana lengthwise and then slice into cubes 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 cup mini-chocolate chips 2 cups vanilla pudding - In a bowl, combine the strawberry and banana pieces with the cinnamon and toss gently to coat. Reserve a little fruit for garnish. To Serve: Serve dessert in glass bowls, layering ingredients in this order: vanilla pudding, fruit, chocolate chips, a dollop of pudding on the top and then garnish with the reserved fruit. If desired you can sprinkle a little cinnamon over each serving. Some cinnamon graham crackers on the side is a nice addition to this quick fruit recipe. Take advantage of these terrific seasonal fruits with these simple berry recipes that are easy to make and a quick and flavorful way to add these healthy fruits into your diet. _________________________________________________________ Information on Berries Fruit Salad Recipes Spring Salad Recipe Strawberry Salad Recipe _________________________________________________________ Articles:
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