6 Healthy Snacks and Recipes That Feature End-of-Summer Produce
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6 Healthy Snacks and Recipes That Feature End-of-Summer Produce

While many fruits and vegetables are available year-round, it cannot be denied that they taste best when they are in season. Therefore, the end of summer is an excellent time for late summer fruits and vegetables such as ripe peaches, delicious summer squash, ripe tomatoes, eggplants, sweet corn, and so much more. With these end-of-summer fruits and vegetables, you can make healthy snacks and recipes for your older adults.

Two nutritious daily healthy snacks help balance blood sugar between meals and sustain energy levels for many seniors. Additionally, a sweet treat improves mood. Try these healthy snacks to enhance your senior loved ones' mood and energy throughout summer in Burnsville, Saint Paul, Cottage Grove, and Hastings!

6 Healthy Snacks and Recipes from Senior Helpers Burnsville

  • Strawberry Frozen Yogurt 

Instead of consuming ice cream, try creating frozen yogurt at home. As with ordinary yogurt, probiotic microorganisms are typically present in frozen yogurt. These beneficial bacteria help establish a healthy gut, decrease blood pressure, and strengthen the immune system. 

The number of probiotics present in a scoop varies. However, it is an excellent healthy alternative to cool you. For a homemade strawberry yogurt, strawberries, honey, Greek yogurt, and lime juice are all required. Mix all ingredients until smooth, place in the freezer until the desired consistency is reached, and enjoy this low-calorie dessert!

  • Fruit Salad Filled with Peach Pie

A simple orange juice sauce or a zesty lime syrup complements the fruity flavors. This fruit salad recipe is not only vivid and sweet but also highly deceptive, as the color, taste, and dressing are all derived from peach pie filling. This syrup nicely coats the remaining fruits without needing a second bowl. 

  • Fresh Corn Salad

Fresh corn is a great side dish when prepared simply with a dab of butter and a pinch of salt. However, it becomes a delectable dish when it is converted into relish, rich, creamy soup or grilled on the cob. Inspired by Ina Garten's Food Network recipe, this corn salad is the ideal combination of savory, sour, and sweet and can be prepared in less than ten minutes. 

To prepare, empty 15 ounces of fresh or canned sweet whole kernel corn into a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and microwave for one to two minutes, stirring halfway through.

Remove the dish from the microwave and drizzle with three tablespoons of red wine vinegar and one tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil. Dice half of the red onion and combine. Follow Ina Garten's recipe and julienne a few basil leaves before serving for added flavor. This meal can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days and feeds four to six individuals. 

  • Easy Watermelon Popsicles

Although watermelon is already a classic summertime treat, this recipe makes it even colder and more enjoyable. Combine lime juice and seedless watermelon, and then pour the mixture into a mold.

  • Eggplants

This violet vegetable is reserved for eggplant parmesan but offers much more. Eggplant's meaty texture can fill a meal without adding many calories. It is terrific when prepared Israeli-style (over an open flame), with creamy baba ghanoush, sandwiched or stuffed with falafel. Try these eggplant recipes for your seniors. 

  • Apple Dippers

This delicious beverage is just what the summer requires. Honeycrisp and granny smith apples perfectly complement this creamy peanut butter dip. In a small dish, combine 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt with four tablespoons of natural, creamy peanut butter. For a more cohesive flavor, drizzle with one tablespoon of honey or mix it right into the dish with the other ingredients.

Refrigerate for at least thirty minutes before serving. Meanwhile, slice the apple into quarter-inch thick slices and sprinkle them with cinnamon. Your senior adult is free to use the apple as a spoon and immerse each bite in this healthy, creamy dessert dip. Keep the leftover three or four servings in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Bottom line

Many of the end summer fruits and recipes are pleasant and nutrient-dense. They provide the extra benefit of supplying seniors with vitamins and nutrients they need to remain healthy in Burnsville, Saint Paul, Cottage Grove, and Hastings. For more caregiving tips, check our senior helper's blogs. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any inquiries.