Food and fluid are fuel for your body and brain, but they can also be fun to eat, share and enjoy! A wide array of fresh fruits and vegetables are available throughout the summer, offering a plethora of fun, health-promoting and vitamin-packed recipes to share. Farmer’s Markets are a great way to support local farmers and test out new fruits and vegetables. To find a market near you, visit: http://www.localharvest.org/
A few fun recipes…
FUN FRUITY SKEWERS
Ingredients
- 5 large strawberries, halved
- 1/4 cantaloupe, cut into balls or cubes
- 2 bananas, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 apple, cut into chunks
- 20 skewers
Directions
- Thread the strawberries, cantaloupe, banana and apple pieces alternately onto skewers, placing at least 2 pieces of fruit on each skewer. Arrange the fruit skewers decoratively on a serving platter.
HONEY-WHIPPED COTTAGE CHEESE WITH MELON
Ingredients
- 8 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 cup chopped cantaloupe
- 1/2 cup honeydew melon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
Directions
In a blender, combine cottage cheese and honey until smooth. Top with melon and mint.
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