Name: Microwaved pear crumble mug
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 2 servings
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

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

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Serving Size Approximately 3/4 cup

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

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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

(per serving)

206 Calories
9g Total Fat
2g Saturated Fat
6mg Sodium
5mg Cholesterol
30g Total Carbs
7g Fiber
14g Sugars
4g Protein
264mg Potassium

A fresh salad in a white bowl, featuring spinach, cucumber slices, orange segments, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and almonds, arranged beautifully on a gray surface.

Orange & greens salad

Prep Time 6 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Servings 1 serving

Serving Size Approximately 1 3/4 cups

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

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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 sliced
- 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

(per serving)

371 Calories
17g Total Fat
2g Saturated Fat
103mg Sodium
1mg Cholesterol
46g Total Carbs
15g Fiber
15g Sugars
11g Protein
653mg Potassium

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