Seasonal snacking: Amazing apricot recipes
It’s summer and summer means apricot season! Here are some of our favourite apricot recipes.
1) Apricot strawberry smoothie
Coconut water, strawberries and pineapple blend with apricot to create a perfectly summery, vitamin C packed way to start the morning.
The author offers two versions of this recipe, one traditional and one gluten-free. They make for the perfect light summer dessert.
We recommend using greek yogurt for an extra protein boost in these tasty muffins.
This is a lower-calorie sweet treat option packed with fresh seasonal flavour.
5) Carmelized apricots with goat cheese
Sweet apricots, creamy goat cheese and salty pistachios provide the full culinary spectrum in this delectably summer dish. This recipe is versatile enough to work as either an appetizer or a dessert.
These bars are no-bake (perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven) as well as gluten-free, nut-free and vegan. If you’re tired of overly processed bars with excess added sugars, give these a try.
7) Apricots stuffed with goat cheese wrapped in bacon
Served either hot or cold, these bite-sized summer snacks are sure to impress.
8) Fennel and argula salad with grilled apricots
If you thought the barbecue was only for meat, think again. Grilled fruit is one of the tastiest foods to serve up on a hot summer night. This salad spotlights grilled apricots. It’s perfect for an appetizer, or with added protein, as a main.
One slice of this loaf comes in at only 140 calories, much lower than your usual breakfast-cake options. An entire pound of fresh summer apricots goes into this yummy breakfast loaf.
10) Fresh apricot, jalapeño and mint quinoa salad
Sweet apricots and spicy jalapeño come together in this satisfying summer dish. Make extra for lunch the next day.