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Slice Up Your Snack Time

Take on Snack Cravings with These Recipes

Get 3 easy apple and pear snack ideas (for adults and kids alike)!

What’s your go-to afternoon snack? Well, we’re here to tell you that 3 p.m. craving doesn’t have to be filled with something boring. You can level up your routine with something that’s equal parts easy and delicious.

Ashley McCrary of Healthy Little Peach shares just how to do so with three simple ideas both kids and adults will love. Featuring our Rushing Rivers® pears and Fuji apples, you’ll learn how to whip up Pear and Prosciutto Bites, a Caramel Apple Smoothie and Pear “Fries” with Cinnamon Dip. Now that’s what we call next-level snacks!

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Caramel Apple Smoothie Recipe

Caramel Apple Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/4 c vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 Stemilt Fuji apple with peel, sliced
  • 2 tbsp sugar free caramel sauce
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp sweetner of choice - granulated sugar, monk fruit sweetener etc.
  • 1/2 cup ice
  • Whipped cream, caramel sauce and cinnamon for garnish

Take on snack time with this Caramel Apple Smoothie featuring Fuji apples.

  • Yield
    1 serving
  • Prep time
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  • In Category
    snack

Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend for 40 seconds or until smooth.
  2. Pour in a glass and top with whipped cream, granola and cinnamon.
  3. Finish by drizzling caramel sauce over the top.
  4. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Per Serving

  • Calories: 412
  • Fat Content: 4.4 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 4mg
  • Sodium Content: 325 mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 92.2 g
  • Fiber Content: 7.1 g
  • Sugar Content: 33.4 g
  • Protein Content: 5.2 g

Pear & Prosciutto Bites Recipe

Pear & Prosciutto Bites Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 Stemilt Rushing Rivers® d’Anjou pear, sliced into 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 10-12 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 6 slices prosciutto, cut in half
  • 1/3 c balsamic glaze
  • Fresh thyme, for garnish

Kids and adults alike will love these Pear & Prosciutto Bites for snack time.

  • Yield
    10 - 12 servings
  • Prep time
  • Total time
  • In Category
    snack

Instructions

  1. Slice the pears in half from top to bottom. Slice into 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick pieces.
  2. Place each pear slice on a large serving platter.
  3. Remove the prosciutto from the package and transfer to a cutting board and slice each piece in half. Fold each piece in half. There should be 12 folded slices.
  4. Build the prosciutto bites by placing 1 slice of mozzarella cheese on top of each pear. Follow by placing a folded slice of prosciutto on top of the mozzarella cheese.
  5. Drizzle each pear with a tbsp of balsamic glaze and garnish with a fresh piece of thyme.
  6. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Per Serving

  • Calories: 538
  • Fat Content: 38.5 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 22.5 g
  • Sodium Content: 1132 mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 10 g
  • Fiber Content: 1.6 g
  • Sugar Content: 5.9 g
  • Protein Content: 38.7 g

Pear Fries with Cinnamon Dip

Pear Fries with Cinnamon Dip

Ingredients

  • 2 Stemilt Rushing Rivers® d’Anjou pears, cut into eighths
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 c powdered sugar, Swerve or Monk Fruit
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

These are a healthier take on "fries" featuring Stemilt pears.

  • Yield
    4 - 5 servings
  • Prep time
  • Total time
  • In Category
    snack

Instructions

  1. Slice the pears in half from top to bottom then cut into eighths.
  2. Place the pears in a medium bowl. Pour over the olive oil and mix with a wooden spoon until coated.
  3. Heat a grill pan or grill over medium heat.
  4. Place the pears on the grill or on the grill pan for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  5. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl add the room temperature cream cheese, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and powdered swerve.
  6. Using a hand-held mixer, mix together on medium/high speed until all the ingredients are combined and smooth.
  7. Place the fries on a platter and the dip in a serving bowl.
  8. Dip each pear fry into the dip and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Per Serving

  • Calories: 311
  • Fat Content: 22.3 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 62 mg
  • Sodium Content: 169 mg
  • Carbohydrate Content: 25.7 g
  • Fiber Content: 3.1 g
  • Sugar Content: 18.6 g
  • Protein Content: 4.6 g