Ambrosia
This colorful fruit salad may be made up to a day in advance if you add the banana just before serving. Fruit-sweetened desserts not only satisfy a sweet tooth, they’re full of health-promoting antioxidants. In this case, you’re better off opting for dessert!
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Serves 4
2 oranges, peeled and chopped
2 cups pineapple chunks
1 banana, sliced
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut
2-4 T dried cranberries
1 T orange juice concentrate
1 T water
1/2 tsp almond extract (optional)
Methods/steps
Combine the oranges, pineapple, banana, coconut, and cranberries in a medium bowl.
Combine the orange juice concentrate, water, and optional almond extract in a small bowl. Pour over the fruit and toss until evenly distributed.
Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, leftover Ambrosia (without the banana) will keep for up to 2 days.
PER SERVING: 188 calories; 2.4 g fat; 1.9 g saturated fat; 11.5% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.8 g protein; 43.3 g carbohydrate; 35.3 g sugar; 3.9 g fiber; 17 mg sodium; 49 mg calcium; 0.7 mg iron; 61.5 mg vitamin C; 88 mcg beta-carotene; 0.3 mg vitamin E
Combine the orange juice concentrate, water, and optional almond extract in a small bowl. Pour over the fruit and toss until evenly distributed.
Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, leftover Ambrosia (without the banana) will keep for up to 2 days.
PER SERVING: 188 calories; 2.4 g fat; 1.9 g saturated fat; 11.5% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.8 g protein; 43.3 g carbohydrate; 35.3 g sugar; 3.9 g fiber; 17 mg sodium; 49 mg calcium; 0.7 mg iron; 61.5 mg vitamin C; 88 mcg beta-carotene; 0.3 mg vitamin E
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Created by KatherineL
Although this compote is perfect during summer when peaches and strawberries are in season, it is actually delicious any time of year if frozen fruit is used.
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