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Lazy Jo's "Fresh" Fruit Salads
After a weekend away where I rediscovered the delight of
fresh fruit salad for breakfast, I came up with my own cheat's
versions. The recipes combine the convenience of a carefully
chosen canned fruit with the superior taste of a few fresh
favourites, and they're all very low in fat.
You can make a bowl in under 5 minutes, pop it in the
fridge and leave it overnight to allow the flavours to infuse.
Once made, it keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days - though
since it's also delicious as an afternoon snack, evening
dessert, or refreshing juice (simply pop a serving your juicer, whizz and enjoy served
over crushed ice) - mine never lasts that long!
Oh, just because I can't decide on my favourite combination
- here's my top 3!
Each Recipe makes 4 Servings
Lazy Jo's Tart & Tangy "Fresh" Fruit Salad
I simply love the tartness of grapefruit in the morning to
kick start the stomach! (If grapefruit's not for you, swop it
for a tin of pineapple in natural juice instead).
I like to enjoy a bowl for breakfast served with a pot of low fat yoghurt
(for an additional 60 calories) - I haven't found a flavour yet that doesn't
work!
Nutrition Information Per Serving
| 77 calories
| 0.1g fat
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| 1.1g protein
| 17.8g carb
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| 1.7g fibre
| 2.6 fruit & veg
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Ingredients
- 2tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Small Apple, cored and cubed
- 1 Medium Pear, cored and cubed
- 1 Can/220g Grapefruit Segments, in Grapefruit Juice
- 1 Can/298g Mandarin Orange Segments, in Natural Juice
Method
- Pour the lemon juice into a bowl, add the apple and pear and swirl to coat.
- Add grapefruit and mandarin segments (including all
juice), gently stir to mix.
- Pop in the fridge until ready to serve.
Lazy Jo's Super Juicy "Fresh" Fruit Salad
Not only delicious as a juicy fruit salad this recipe also makes a
refreshing drink. Simply pop a serving into your juicer and
serve over crushed ice in a tall glass, with a straw (ok, the
straw's optional!)
Nutrition Information Per Serving
| 79 calories
| 0.1g fat
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| 1.1g protein
| 18.9g carb
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| 1.0g fibre
| 3.0 fruit & veg
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Ingredients
- 1 Can/298g Mandarin Orange Segments, in Natural Juice
- 1 Can/227g Pineapple Pieces, in Pineapple Juice
- 100g Red Grapes, Seedless
- 2 Slices/400g Melon, peeled and cubed
Method
- Add all the ingredients (including juice from canned fruit) to a
bowl, and gently stir to mix.
- Pop in the fridge until ready to serve.
Lazy Jo's Sweetly Sumptuous "Fresh" Fruit Salad
There's something simply indulgent about this combination
that makes you feel as though you're enjoying a real treat. I
like to serve mine with a scoop of
M&S Voluptuous
Vanilla Ice Cream, or a dollop of
Tesco's Healthy
Eating Crème Fraiche (an extra 80 calories each) for a
decadent dessert.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
| 78 calories
| 0.2g fat
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| 1.3g protein
| 17.9g carb
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| 1.5g fibre
| 2.6 fruit & veg
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Ingredients
- 1 Can/227g Pineapple Piece, in Pineapple Juice
- 1 Can/298g Mandarin Orange Segments, in Natural Juice
- 12 Strawberries, hulled and cut into halves
- 2 Kiwi Fruit, peeled and sliced
Method
- Add all the ingredients (including juice from canned fruit) to a
bowl, and gently stir to mix.
- Pop in the fridge until ready to serve.
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