Updated: April 19, 2024
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Canned Fruit 5 Ways
Smoothies
Adding canned pineapples, peaches and pears can add more variety to smoothies in the winter months. Add both the canned fruit and the juice with ice and milk or yogurt to boost calcium and protein.
Salads
Canned pears or mandarin oranges are a great way to add some color and sweetness to your salad. The juice from the canned fruit can be used as the base for a salad vinaigrette dressing to bring out more flavor.
Stir Fry
Canned pineapple and mandarin oranges make a delicious addition to a stir fry. Simmer the juice with some low sodium soy sauce for a flavorful sauce. Try it with chicken, turkey, or tofu and brown rice. Add your favorite canned vegetables for a quick, weeknight meal.
Baked and Broiled
Canned fruits like pineapple, peaches, and pears taste great when baked or broiled in the oven. Drain the juice and pat the fruit dry with a paper towel. Spray a baking pan with non cooking oil spray. Bake or broil until fruit is warmed through or until edges of fruit begin to turn golden brown. Serve as a healthy dessert.
Parfaits
Make a parfait with canned fruit as the star! Layer low fat yogurt, crunchy cereal, and drained, canned fruit. Let kids help make this for breakfast or snack. Save the juice from the can and add it to sparkling water for a refreshing low-calorie drink.
