Forget that fruit makes you fat, that you don't have to drink too much or that it's not good to take it after meals because they are all myths and we have our beloved Carlos Ríos to prove it. You can eat as much fruit as you want and for that, nothing better than always having it on hand, frozen! You can directly or freeze it yourself, always better peeled and chopped.
Frozen fruit has the same properties and benefits as fresh fruit , with the advantage that it lasts much longer in perfect conditions and that we can use it for many types of elaborations. Can't think of any besides the typical smoothies? Well pay attention because we bring you no less than 7 ways to get the most out of frozen fruit beyond smoothies.
7 ideas of what you can make with frozen fruit
- Make your own fruit compote
The jams that we buy in the supermarket are usually full of sugar so they are not the healthiest option to sweeten yogurt, fresh cheese or smoothie or add them to some pancakes. Using frozen fruits you can make your own compote in a matter of minutes. You just have to cook your favorite red fruits in a pan over medium heat, stirring from time to time. Add a splash of orange juice for a sweeter flavor.
- Have them on hand to take them between meals
Like this, frozen? In summer it can be perfect to alleviate the heat a bit and not end up succumbing to other types of fresh preparations such as industrial ice cream. If you want, you can pour a little 90% melted chocolate on top and you are going to get addicted to the fruit. If you can't stand the cold on your teeth, you can always defrost them before, just like you do with other foods.
- Have fruit pancakes for breakfast
You can put frozen blueberries, raspberries, or banana slices directly into the batter for your breakfast pancakes. As they are fruits or small pieces, cooking the dough in the pan will thaw them. The best thing is that you can enjoy some delicious red fruits even if it is not in season. Advantages of frozen.
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- Make your own ice cream
It is best to use fruits that are creamy such as banana or avocado because the final texture will be quite similar to that of the ice creams we are used to, although you can make them from all kinds of fruits . And the best thing is that it doesn't take long to make them because you just have to crush the frozen fruit with a little milk of your choice. The more you add the more liquid will remain. You don't even have to put it back in the freezer thanks to the already frozen fruit, although if you prefer to take it in a polo format you can put the mixture in a mold and leave it until the next day.
- Make natural flavored waters
This is a very healthy way to drink more water if you or your family have a hard time staying hydrated without resorting to juices and soft drinks, or if water alone bores you. You can make any mixes you can think of (the chef Jamie Oliver has great recipes): watermelon with mint, various red berries with a little orange juice, lemon and mint … everything goes well.
- Use them for your vinaigrettes
Your salads will never be boring again if you learn to dress them well. A great way to add extra flavor is to use frozen lemon or raspberries in your vinaigrettes . You can do the same with aromatic herbs but freeze them in oil filled ice cubes.
- Give yourself a sweet treat
Occasionally, we can also use frozen fruit to make a super dessert . For example, using frozen fruit for a cheesecake for example.
If you want to indulge yourself without going overboard, try making this dessert : mix two cups of frozen strawberries with half the butter, a third of coconut oil, and two teaspoons of a sweetener like maple syrup. You can do this with a food processor or a food processor. Add a few pieces of dried coconut and put it in the freezer in a glass container. Let it sit overnight, take it out the next day and enjoy!
