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