When a heat wave strikes, you definitely want to eat something cold. Frozen Fruit is a versatile and nutritious option that both tastes great and can help you cool down.
Whether you want to add more fruit to your diet, find refreshing summer treats or just want to get the most out of your frozen fruit supply – here is everything you need to know about frozen fruit and fun ways to use it.
Frozen Fruit Nutrition Facts
To correct the record, Frozen fruit is just as nutritious as fresh. It remains stable for about 6 to 9 months. “Fruit is frozen at the peak of freshness, so mostly frozen and fresh fruit have a similar content of nutrients,” says Joanna Gregg, a myfitnesspal -dietician. She says that in some cases it can contain a higher vitamin content than fresh (1).
Some frozen fruit contain added sugar and other preservatives, so check the food fees of a package and avoid them with these additives. Ascorbic acid, a form of vitamin C, is often found in frozen fruit to prevent spoilage and can improve the nutritional content (2).
6 fun ways to eat frozen fruit
Frozen Fruit is a common ingredient in smoothies, but there are other creative ways to use it. If you are looking for a way to eat more fruit while staying cool during the summer, here is a list of more ways to eat frozen fruit, thanks to the registered dietitians of MyFitnessPal.
#1: Icelolly
If smoothies are the go-to, Icelollies are the underrated MVP. They are also perfect for the use of fresh fruit that is about to turn. Everything you need is:
- Fruit
- Yogurt or juice
- Ice lollipops or paper cups
Mix the ingredients into smooth and pour into ice lollipops. If you do not have Premade Icelolly shapes, you can use a paper cup covered with Saran Wrap and then an ice lolly stick in the Saran Wrap.
#2: Infused water
Do you like flavored water? “Sprop some in your water bottle to taste it on a hot day,” says GREGG. It cools your drink while it adds a subtle taste storms. Chopped strawberries work well, but you can use any fruit that you like to cheer up just water.
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#3: Breakfast toppings
Frozen fruit is a great topping for creamy, spoon breakfast. Try it in:
- Grain
- Overnight Haver
- Yogurt
- Chia pudding
If you add icy strawberries or blueberries to a breakfast that you want to eat a little later, Gregg suggests to enjoy it before it completely defrosts to minimize the spoilage and retain the taste.
About the expert
Joanna Gregg, MS, RD is a food data curator at MyfitnessPal. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in food at Georgia State University and her master’s degree at the University of Nebraska. Her focus is to help people find the right balance between food, fitness and healthy living to achieve their optimum health.
#4: Frozen fruit bites and bark
Change frozen fruit to a snackable treat with only yogurt or chocolate.
For bites:
Submit frozen or fresh fruit chunks in yogurt or melted chocolate, let the excess drip and place them on a plate with parchment. Freeze to a cool, crispy snack.
For bark:
Mix chopped fruit in yogurt or melted chocolate, spread it thin on a container with baking leaks and freezing. As soon as solid, break into pieces for an easy, satisfying treat.
#5: Shaved ice cream
Blend frozen fruit in itself in a food processor or fast blender, and you get a texture that is surprisingly close to shaved ice. It is not necessary to add liquid – make sure your equipment is completely dry to keep the mixture airy and creatable. It is an easy way to turn all frozen fruit into a refreshing treat in slushy style.
Try this with a lot of different fruits, such as:
- Strawberry
- Blueberry
- Pineapple
- Dragonfruit/Pitaya
- Bananas (creates more an ice -like texture)
You can use one fruit or make your own taste combinations!
#6: sauces
For more savory use, try to add it to salsas. Coupled in addition to tortilla chips, salsas are a water bolt (and potentially spicy) way to use frozen fruit. Gregg recommends tropical fruit such as mango and pineapple.
Additional tips
If you don’t like to spend too much time in the kitchen, there are some other easy frozen fruit tips to remember.
- Frozen bananas make the best texture in smoothies because they create a creamy consistency.
- Frozen grapes and chopped watermelon are large bite -sized snacks.
- Freeze a mandarin, cut it lengthwise and turn the skin from the inside for a crispy, icy snack.
The Bottom Line
For a sweet snack that is both nutritious and delicious, frozen fruit is a great option. Whether you want to explore the Vriezer -Gangpad in your local supermarket or leave excess fresh fruit – you can easily turn a simple ingredient into an exciting treat.
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