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Berry melon fruitcup

Makes 4 - 2 cup servings

This is an official 5 A Day Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups lightly sweetened* frozen or fresh raspberries
  • 4 cups diced ripe honeydew melon
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cups lightly sweetened* frozen or fresh blueberries
  • 4 tsp finely grated gingerroot
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup

Directions:

 

  1. Using four large, footed glasses, carefully spoon 1/2 cup raspberries into each glass.
  2. Prepare melon as instructed below and toss with lime juice. Carefully spoon 1 cup diced melon on top of raspberries and top with 1/2 cup blueberries.
  3. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon grated ginger and top with 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Hold at least 15 minutes or more before serving.

Recipe is courtesy of Produce for Better Health Foundation.  All PBH endorsed recipes meet the nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods. For more recipes and other information about fruits and vegetables visit: www.5aday.org