Friday, April 19, 2013

Our Favorite Tasty Healthy Recipes this Week!


This week's Blossom Blogpost is all about delicious food that is healthy! We looked around the internet for great healthy recipes. Here are a few that we LOVED:





Waffle PBJ-Wich:
This quick "sandwich" will be a great way to start your day! The fiber and protein in the peanut butter will leave you feeling full for longer.

Directions:
  • Prepare 1 whole-grain toaster waffle and slice in half.
  • Spread with 2 tablespoons nut butter and layer 2-3 sliced strawberries on top in place of the traditional jelly (to cut down on sugar).





Grapefruite Sorbet:
We thought this would be a perfect low calorie summer treat now that the weather is getting warmer! Use your

Directions:
  • Note: Requires ice cream maker and 5 1/2 cups of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice (about 6 large grapefruits)
  • Combine 1 cup of grapefruit juice and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk until sugar dissolves, cooking for about 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and pour in a large bowl, mixing it with the remaining grapefruit juice. Refrigerate for 25 minutes, or until chilled.
  • Once chilled, pour the mixture in your ice cream and churn according to the directions.
  • After churning, pour in a container and freeze for 6-8 hours until frozen.





Fruit and Yogurt Parfait:
Parfaits are an easy, healthy and tasty snack for the morning, afternoon or for dessert! It's so easy that you don't even need a recipe. Just put your favorite non-fat yogurt in a cup then top it with your favorite seasonal fruit with some low-fat granola. Delicious and nutricious!





Sunny Summer "Fruit" Salad with Sunny Citrus Dressing:
Who doesn't like a nice big salad? We looked at a bunch of different sandwiches and decided on this one because of the brivant colors from the fruits in it!

Directions:
Makes one big bowl - serves four salad lovers
  • Leafy Green Base:
    • 5 cups baby romaine
  • Fruit Mixture:
    • 1 pint fresh raspberries
    • 1 avocado, diced
    • 1 1/2 cups fresh chopped pineapple
    • 1 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup chopped radicchio
    • 2-3 Tbsp sunflower seeds
    • 2 Tbsp capers (optional)
  • Sunny Citrus Dressing:
    • 1/2 cup fresh squeezed OJ
    • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
    • 1/4 tsp coriander
    • 1/4 tsp pepper
    • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • To finish:

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