Pass The Prunes Please!
Prunes aren't most people's "go to" food. For many of us, they don't sound very
appetizing or exciting, but prunes are a convenient snack. They are also
versatile and can be a great addtion to meals. Not only can they easily be added
to meals, they are packed full of nutrients.
Health Benefits of Prunes
4 prunes provide 100 calories, 3 g fiber, 280 mg of potassium, 23 micrograms of vitamin K, and also contain magnesium, riboflavin, and niacin.
Prunes are rich in polyphenols that can reduce inflammation.
Prunes are low
glycemic index which helps control blood sugar.
Prunes are high in nutrients
that influence bone health.
Prunes are high in fiber which can help reduce
cholesterol and maintain gut health.
How You Can You Easily Add Prunes To Your Diet?
Prune puree
Take 16 ounces of prunes and 1/2 cup of hot water and blend until it's a smooth, pourable consistency.
You can add this puree to desserts to replace the sugar, eggs, or fat.
Swap for sugar: Use prune purée to replace anywhere from one-third to half of the sugar in a recipe.
Swap out eggs: To replace 1 large egg, use ¼ cup prune purée. Keep in mind that this works best in recipes that call for no more than 3 large eggs.
Lose the fat: To cut down on fat, replace up to half of the butter or oil with an equal amount of prune purée.
Diced prunes can be added to muffins, salads, or main dish to give a sweet and savory taste.
Add Some Prunes To Your Day With These Recipes
Super Pink Smoothie
https://californiaprunes.org/recipe/super-pink-smoothie/
https://californiaprunes.org/recipe/super-pink-smoothie/Election Cake
https://californiaprunes.org/recipe/election-cake-recipe-history-and-american-tradition/
Spicy Lentil Chili With California Prunes
https://californiaprunes.org/recipe/spicy-lentil-chili-with-california-prunes/
Prunes provide great a source of nurients and can be added to meals in so many ways. Next time you're thinking of what to have for a snack, dinner, or even dessert... Pick Prunes!
https://californiaprunes.org/
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, FoodData Central, 2019 found at fnc.nal.usda.gov
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I love prunes and never thought to eat them any other way than whole! Thanks for the recipes, In cant wait to try them!
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