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Sparkling Pineapple Vanilla Tea

July 22, 2022 by Dinner Tonight

This tea is naturally sweet, fresh, and easy to make for any occasion. It’s easy to stay hydrated with flavorful beverages!


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8 8 ounce servings
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8 8 ounce servings
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Servings
8 8 ounce servings
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8 8 ounce servings
Ingredients
  • 4 tea bags vanilla flavored black tea
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple
  • 1 Tablespoon Agave Nectar
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 2 cups sparkling water chilled
Servings: 8 ounce servings
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Instructions
  1. Using a glass measuring cup, fill water to 2 cups and heat in a microwave for 3 minutes or until water begins to boil.
  2. Carefully remove the measuring cup from the microwave and place tea bags in hot water. Steep tea bags for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Remove tea bags, pour into a 2-quart pitcher, and let cool.
  4. Blend together pineapple and ½ cup of water on low speed until liquified.
  5. Pour blended pineapple over cooled tea in a pitcher. Add agave nectar and stir well.
  6. Stir in 2 cups of water and 2 cups of chilled sparkling water, and serve over ice.
Recipe Notes

Vitamin C = 14.79 mg or 16.4%  

Caffeine = 10 mg 

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: drinks, hydrate, hydration, pineapple, spring, summer, tea, vanilla

Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Fruit Dip

May 20, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

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

Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Fruit Dip
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Grilled Pineapple with Whipped Fruit Dip
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6
Ingredients
Fruit
  • 1 pineapple
Whipped Fruit Dip
  • 1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt plain
  • 1/8 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Agave syrup
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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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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: dessert, Desserts, grill, Grilling, healthy desserts, pineapple, summer

Pineapple

May 20, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

Cutting up a pineapple can feel daunting. Check out this how to video for an easy, stress free way to cut up a pineapple. Plus this will save you lots $$$ at the grocery store!

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Iced Fruit Cake Bars

April 11, 2019 by Dinner Tonight

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.


Iced Fruit Cake Bars
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Iced Fruit Cake Bars
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Ingredients
Cake Bars
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 bananas mashed
  • 8 ounces crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
Icing
  • 8 ounces whipped topping fat free
  • 1 ounce vanilla pudding mix sugar free, fat free
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
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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.
Recipe Notes

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 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: banana, cake, dessert, Desserts, healthy desserts, pineapple, spice cake

Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple

July 20, 2015 by Dinner Tonight

Black bean salsa with pineapple, plated with crackers.
Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple
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Black bean salsa with pineapple, plated with crackers.
Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple
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Ingredients
  • 1 (15 ounce) can low sodium black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple tidbits in natural juice drained but reserve juice
  • 1 cup diced bell pepper
  • 6 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 seeded jalapeno pepper minced
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  1. 1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Toss and serve.
Recipe Notes

Black Bean Salsa with Pineapple Nutrition Facts Serving size (187g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 140 % Daily Value Total Fat 2.5 g 3 % Saturated Fat 0 g 0 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0 % Sodium 100 mg 4 % Total Carbohydrate 24 g 9 % Dietary Fiber 6 g 21 % Total Sugars 10 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 5 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 38 mg 2 % Iron 2 mg 10 % Potassium 408 mg 8 %

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizer, appetizers, bean, beans, dip, dips, fruit, fruits, pineapple, protein, recipe, recipes, side dish, Side Dishes, snack, Snacks, Vegetarian

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