Tasty winter fruit recipes

Vitamin-packed fruit can be a nutritious part of your meals and snacks any time of year. Even during the colder months, there are plenty of in-season fruits to choose from. Below are three fruit-forward recipes that are perfect for enjoying in the winter.

Microwaved pear crumble mug

Makes 1 servings | Prep: 3 min | Cook: 4 min

Top with a scoop of yogurt for a sweet breakfast or even dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 pear, chopped
• 2 Tbsp water
• ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp rolled oats
• 1 tsp ground flaxseeds
• 1 tsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts

Preparation

• In a microwave-safe mug, combine pear, water, cinnamon, and vanilla. 
• Microwave on high for about 2 minutes, until pear is softened. 
• While the pear is cooking, mix the oats, flaxseeds, butter, and walnuts until it resembles granola. 
• Mix the pear in the mug, and top with oat mixture. Place in microwave and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving size: Approximately ¾ cup

Calories: 206 | total fat: 9 g | saturated fat: 2 g | sodium: 6 mg | cholesterol: 5 mg | total carbs: 30 g | fiber: 7 g | sugars: 14 g | protein: 4 g | potassium: 264 mg

Orange & greens salad

Makes 4 servings | Prep: 6 min | Cook: 0 min

Eat by itself, or add a protein like canned salmon or grilled chicken to make it a more filling meal.

Ingredients

• 6 cups mixed greens
• 2 medium oranges, sliced and cut into thin rounds, then quartered
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
• ⅓ cup sliced almonds
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tsp champagne vinegar

Preparation

• Toss the greens, oranges, onion, goat cheese, and almonds together in a large bowl. 
• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar. 
• Toss the salad with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition 

Serving size: Approximately 1 ¾ cups

Calories: 371 | total fat: 17 g | saturated fat: 2 g | sodium: 103 mg | cholesterol: 1 mg | total carbs: 46 g | fiber: 15 g | sugars: 15 g | protein: 11 g | potassium: 653 mg

Pomegranate salsa

Makes 4 servings | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 0 min

Spoon on top of plain grilled fish or chicken to turn a standard meal into something special.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pomegranate arils
• ⅓ cup finely chopped cucumber
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped onion
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tsp lime juice

Preparation

• Toss all ingredients together in a bowl. 
• Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving size: Approximately 1/3 cup

Calories: 33 | total fat: 1 g | saturated fat: 0 g | sodium: 1 mg | cholesterol: 0 mg | total carbs: 7 g | fiber: 2 g | sugars: 5 g | protein: 1 g | potassium: 105 mg