Mouthwatering fruit recipes for spring

Fruit tastes the best when it’s in season. As the weather warms up, it’s even more delicious to make fresh fruit a part of your meals and snacks. Here are three recipes to try this spring.

Strawberry spinach salad

Add a protein like grilled fish, chicken or cooked quinoa to make it a meal. Without an added protein, serve it as a tasty starter.

Makes: 4 servings | Prep: 5 min 

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup strawberries, sliced
• 1 medium avocado, cubed
• ¼ cup walnut pieces, toasted or raw
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preparation

• In a large bowl, toss together the greens, strawberries, avocado and walnuts.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar.
• Toss the salad with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition

Per serving: approximately 1¾ cups

Calories: 234 | total fat: 21 g | saturated fat: 3 g | sodium: 135 mg | cholesterol: 0 mg | total carbs: 12 g | fiber: 6 g | sugars: 4 g | protein: 3 g | potassium: 764 mg

Apricot yogurt parfait

This spring parfait is perfect for a snack. Add ¼ cup of granola for a balanced breakfast.

Makes: 1 serving | Prep: 5 min

Ingredients

• 2 ripe apricots
• 2 Tbsp ground flaxseeds
• ½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• ⅛ tsp cinnamon

Preparation

• Remove pits from apricots.
• Chop fruit into small pieces.
• Place half of the fruit into a tall glass.
• Top with 1 Tbsp of flaxseeds.
• In a small bowl, mix yogurt with cinnamon.
• Add half of the yogurt mixture to the tall glass.
• Repeat the pattern: apricots, flaxseeds, yogurt.

Nutrition

Per serving: approximately 1 cup

Calories: 193 | total fat: 7 g | saturated fat: 2 g | sodium: 42 mg | cholesterol: 13 mg | total carbs: 16 g | fiber: 5 g | sugars: 11 g | protein: 15 g | potassium: 456 mg

Kiwi coconut chia bowl

End your meal on a sweet note with this tropical treat. Or try it as a satisfying snack.

Makes: 1 serving | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min (2 hours inactive)

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
• 2 tsp shredded unsweetened coconut

Preparation

• In a small bowl or Mason jar, whisk together chia seeds, almond milk and vanilla extract.
• Allow the mixture to sit for a few minutes, and then mix again to prevent clumping.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Stir again.
• Top with sliced kiwi and shredded coconut.

Nutrition

Per serving: approximately 1 cup

Calories: 201 | total fat: 12 g | saturated fat: 2 g | sodium: 93 mg | cholesterol: 0 mg | total carbs: 23 g | fiber: 13 g | sugars: 7 g | protein: 7 g | potassium: 346 mg