| These simple and fresh berry recipes are perfect | | | | greens along with warm bread sticks or |
| for a light and easy breakfast meal, quick snack, | | | | whole-grain rolls. |
| or a flavorful dessert to finish off a meal any | | | | ____________ |
| time. Made with just a few simple ingredients, | | | | Creamy Berry Dessert |
| these healthy fruit recipes can be assembled in | | | | Serves 2 |
| minutes and can be used whenever you want | | | | 1 cup blackberries |
| something quick, fresh and healthy to make with | | | | 1 cup raspberries |
| delicious seasonal produce. | | | | 1 cup vanilla yogurt |
| * * * * * * * * * * * * * * | | | | 1 tbsp fresh mint - minced |
| Strawberries and Bananas with Cinnamon Yogurt | | | | 2 peaches - pit removed and cut in halfhoney - as |
| Serves 1 | | | | desired |
| 1 cup strawberries - cut into chunks | | | | - Place the berries in a bowl and drizzle with some |
| 1/2 banana - cut into small chunks | | | | honey and toss gently to combine. |
| 1 cup low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt | | | | - In a smaller bowl combine the yogurt and the |
| 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon | | | | fresh mint and mix well. |
| 1 tbsp chopped pecans | | | | To Serve: Place the peach halves on serving |
| - In a bowl, stir the yogurt and cinnamon | | | | plates. Then scoop the berries over the peach |
| together. Add the fruit and nuts and combine well. | | | | halves, reserving a few for garnish. Then top the |
| To Serve: Serve in prepared puff pastry shells | | | | berries with the yogurt mixture, garnish each |
| and drizzle with a little warm chocolate sauce for | | | | serving with the reserved berries and drizzle a |
| a quick and easy dessert. | | | | little honey over the top. |
| ____________ | | | | ___________ |
| Blueberries with Creamy Goat Cheese | | | | Raspberry Pear Parfait |
| Serves 2 | | | | Serves 2 |
| 2 cups blueberries | | | | 1 cup raspberries |
| 1 cup cantaloupe - cut into cubes | | | | 1 cup pears - cut into chunks |
| 1/2 cup chayote squash - diced | | | | 3/4 cup - ricotta cheese |
| 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese | | | | 1/2 tsp - vanilla extract |
| 1 tsp lemon zest | | | | 1/4 tsp - ground cinnamon |
| Mixed salad greens | | | | 1/2 cup cinnamon graham crackers - broken |
| - In a bowl, combine the fruit, squash, cheese, and | | | | 1 tbsp - sliced almonds |
| lemon zest. Toss well. | | | | - In a small bowl, stir the ricotta, vanilla extract, |
| To Serve: Serve fruit recipe over mixed salad | | | | and cinnamon until well combined. |