Apricot and Plum Recipes

Did you know apricots (and plums) are high in antioxidants? Particularly flavonoids, which have been shown to help protect against diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Additionally, apricot nutrients may improve eye health, boost skin health, and promote gut health. Makes you want to go out and buy some, doesn't it? After you do, here are five ways to eat more apricots or plums this year.  

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Stone Fruit Caprese Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve this salad with an open-faced hummus sandwich. If you can't find burrata cheese, use mozzarella.

75% fiber foods – nectaries, peaches, plums, apricots, fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cherries, hummus, greens, English cucumber, parsley, green onion
25% foods – bread, olive oil, burrata cheese, feta cheese 

Fresh Apricot Syrup

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Drizzle this syrup over our high fiber, high protein waffles and top with your favorite seasonal fruit. 

75% fiber foods – apricots, fruit
25% foods – waffles, sugar

Recipe Note: If you're trying to control your blood sugar levels, use less sugar in the syrup recipe.

Minty Kale Plum Salad

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy this salad next time you fire up the grill. Serve with grilled veggies and your protein choice (chicken, fish, or tofu) as your 25%. 

75% fiber foods – kale, cherry tomatoes, scallions, fresh mint, sorghum/quinoa, plums, cucumber, garlic, grilled veggies
25% foods – feta, dried apricots, protein choice

Mango Stone Fruit Smoothie

Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy this smoothie with a side of peanut butter and whole grain crackers for a refreshing breakfast.   

75% fiber foods – mango, plums, peaches, apricots, lime zest, mint leaves
25% foods – coconut antioxidant infusion, crackers, peanut butter

Recipe Note: Use water instead of the coconut-infused water to reduce the amount of 25% foods in this meal.

Apricot Basil Yogurt

Enjoy this healthier alternative to ice cream this summer.

75% fiber foods – banana, apricot
25% foods – yogurt, honey

Recipe Note: Make this even healthier by replacing half of the sugar with a frozen banana.

👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.