Healthy Fruit Recipes for Weight Loss

Here are some healthy fruit recipes that can help with weight loss:

  1. Banana Smoothie:
  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1 cup milk (preferably almond milk)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup ice

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. You can sprinkle some chopped almonds or walnuts on top of the smoothie if you like.

  1. Strawberry Yogurt Parfait:
  • 1 cup low-fat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Mix the yogurt, oats, honey, and vanilla extract together. Then, in a glass, layer half of the mixture, followed by a layer of strawberries. Add the remaining mixture on top and finish with more strawberries.

  1. Apple Quinoa Salad:
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 1/2 cup seedless grapes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • Salt and pepper

Cook the quinoa and let it cool. Mix the quinoa with the diced apple, grapes, and basil. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together.

  1. Orange Broccoli Salad:
  • 1 bunch broccoli
  • 1 orange, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated carrot
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper

Cut the broccoli into small florets and steam until tender. Let it cool. In a large bowl, mix the broccoli, orange slices, parsley, and grated carrot. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together.

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