New Year’s resolutions to make healthy changes are in full swing, and everyone’s motivation is probably starting to waver a bit! It’s not always easy to make changes in your diet (or physical activity), but it’s so worth it. As a household we have been embracing a “real food challenge,” and have definitely had our own struggles making changes, especially creating healthy snacks the boys get excited about!
One thing I have been doing to keep everyone excited and motivated (especially the kids) is working on our food presentation and making healthier versions of their favorite treats. They love ice cream, so I have been making “sundaes” (really a healthy snack!) with plain greek yogurt and fun toppings that they have been loving. They get so excited about their “healthy dessert!”
Today I am sharing a recipe for Plum Perfect Sundaes. Sunsweet Plum Amazins make the perfect “sundae” topping and they provide a great dose of fiber for everyone! The Plum Amazins have a low glycemic index and less sugar than their craisin and raisin counterparts. They provide a good dose of potassium and may play a role in building healthier bones.
Dr. Bahram H. Arjmandi of Florida State University says, “Dried plums (prunes) are the most bone-friendly fruit that I have seen in decades. They are nature’s solution to maintaining good bone health.” Dr. Arjmandi hypothesizes that the many compounds and nutrients contained in prunes, such as vitamin K, potassium, copper and boron, likely work synergistically to have this positive effect. Additional research is currently being conducted to learn more about prunes and bone health.
We have enjoyed the Plum Amazins and prunes as toppings on yogurt and cereal and as a great addition to our homemade trail mix. The Light Plum Smart juice is also a nice addition to a healthy morning breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 quarts yogurt
- 12 ounces granola
- 2 quarts strawberries (fresh)
- 1 pint blueberries
- 1 pint blackberries
Instructions
- Spread a layer of granola on the bottom of the trifle dish.
- Layer berries and yogurt, alternating until you reach the top of the trifle bowl.
- Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and a berry and enjoy!
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What a great idea! I think my boys would love a sundae bar for breakfast with this recipe.
I am not sure I could get prunes into my children’s mouths. I can always try.
This looks like a wholesome, nutritious snack that would fill me up! I’ve never had Sunsweet Amazin Prunes before either. Might have to try this!
I’ve never heard of a treat like this, but it sounds good! Definitely going to try it.
A great tip – these plums sound like a great alternative to raisins and apricots – something to jazz up snack time – thanks for the suggestion!
I love that you’ve made prunes look delicious. They get such a bad rap when they’re actually so yummy. I’m interested to give this a try and let my kids give it a taste before telling them what they’re eating!
Ii love this idea for breakfast! My kids are all big dry fruit fans so I think would be a win.
I have some prunes sitting in my pantry from baby food making days! I need to add them to some yogurt and make a parfait! yum!
I wonder if I could trick my little one with this! The yogurt looks just like ice cream!