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Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Fruit Dip

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This Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Topping Recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser the next time you pull out the grill.

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  1. Make sure to start with a clean surface and clean hands
  2. Begin by heating up your grill to 450 degrees
  3. Slice pineapple into 12 wedges
  4. Place pineapple on grill and grill on each side for 4 minutes (8 minutes total).
  5. While pineapple is grilling, start by whipping the nonfat Greek Yogurt for 30 seconds on low and then for 2 minutes on a high speed.
  6. Add heavy whipping cream. Again, mix on low speed for 30 seconds and increase speed to high setting for 2 minutes.
  7. Add vanilla and agave and whip on high for another 2 minutes or until peaks are fluffy.
  8. Use as dip for grilled pineapple or top pineapple with whipped mixture and enjoy!
  9. Whipped fruit dip can be refrigerated up to 4 days.
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Strawberry Oatmeal Cookie Balls

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Try this new fruity snack for National Oatmeal Cookie Day, April 30th!  Strawberry Oatmeal Cookie Balls are easy to make and take with you on-the-go for a “pick me up” treat.  My baby girl rolled them and my son’s soccer team made them disappear!


Strawberry oatmeal cookie balls recipe lined up and plated with a side of fresh strawberries.
Strawberry Oatmeal Cookie Balls
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Strawberry oatmeal cookie balls recipe lined up and plated with a side of fresh strawberries.
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  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Use a food processor to blend the dates, strawberries, vanilla extract, oats, and almonds together.
  3. Process until the almonds are in pieces but not completely ground.
  4. Spoon out mixture** and roll into a small ball, place on a plate and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or up to an 1 hour.
  5. Clean food processor and add coconut flakes. Process until broken down into small pieces.
  6. Pour out coconut onto a clean plate and roll chilled balls over coconut, topping well.
  7. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also store in plastic wrap or plastic bags.
  8. **use 1 Tbsp. measuring spoon to scoop out mixture from processor before rolling.
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Iced Fruit Cake Bars

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A springtime twist on a fruit cake, these iced fruit cake bars feature more tropical fruits along with some delicious icing! The star of this recipe really is the ultra fluffy icing that tops off these dense cake bars.


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  1. Wash your hands and preparation area.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 Degrees F.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients first. Then add in the mashed bananas, pineapple, and milk until well combined. Fold in chopped pecans.
  4. Pour into a lightly greased 9x13 inch pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  5. After the cake has cooled, combine the thawed whipped topping and skim milk until smooth. Add in pudding mix and mix until well combined.
  6. Store covered and in the refrigerator.
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Iced Fruit Cake Bars Nutrition Facts Serving size (106g) servings per container 16 Amount per serving Calories 220 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 220 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 39 g 14 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 13 g Added Sugars 6 g 12 % Protein 4 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 96 mg 8 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 165 mg 4 %

Sweet Pistachio Salad

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Looking for a little, fluffy, and green dessert perfect for spring time? Try this sweet pistachio salad.Sweet Pistachio salad served in a glass dessert bowl.

Sweet Pistachio salad served in a glass dessert bowl.
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Sweet Pistachio salad served in a glass dessert bowl.
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  1. Wash hands and clean cooking area.
  2. Be sure to clean the tops of canned food items before opening.
  3. Add pineapple and pudding mix to a large bowl and mix.
  4. Add whipped topping and stir until well incoporated
  5. Add in mandarin oranges.
  6. Cover and let set in refrigerator for 20-230 minutes or overnight.
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Total added sugars in Sweet Pistachio Salad are 4.2 grams or 9% DV per serving.  

Sweet Pistachio Salad Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 cup (184g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 160 % Daily Value Total Fat 0 g 0 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 230 mg 10 % Total Carbohydrate 35 g 13 % Dietary Fiber 1 g 4 % Total Sugars 22 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 1 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 19 mg 2 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 180 mg 4 %