Late January Resolutions
On January 1, New Year’s Resolutions are easy to make and easy to keep. As the month moves on, it’s not always the case. If you’re looking for a way to keep the momentum going for a healthier lifestyle, then get to know dried fruit. Not only is it highly nutritious, but it tastes great and is affordable.
Dried Fruit is Versatile and Flavorful
How do you enjoy dried fruit? What are your favorites? I like raisins and dried cranberries (aka craisins) on cooked oatmeal for breakfast, mixed up with walnuts as a munching snack and added to muffin batter before baking. My favorite dried fruits are raisins, craisins and apricots. One great thing about them is their intense, natural sweetness. They actually make a satisfying dessert!
Shopping List for Dried Fruit – Look in the canned fruit aisle of your grocery store
Dried apples, apricots, cherries, cranberries, figs, mango, papaya, peaches, pineapple, plums (also called prunes), raisins.
I love using dried fruit to punch up salads too!
So true, Lindsay! Thank you for pointing out that adding a small handful of dried fruit to any salad makes it taste even better. Plus, it adds to the total nutrition. I love tossing raisins into tuna salad or a leafy green salad. What’s one of your favorites?
When apples and pears get a little old, I slice them, skins left on, sprinkle them with cinnamon and nutmeg then bake them is a slow roast oven. They are a great side for dinner. They also make a health dessert.
Thanks, Susan, for reminding me (and everyone) that doing homemade dried fruits is easy and the results are very satisfying!