Here's some healthy fruit ideas to help you stick to your New Year's resolution and still enjoy something sweet!

(Information, photo's, recipes below are all found at www.eatingwell.com)

Eating Well. "Broiled Mango." EatingWell. Meredith Corporation, Mar.-Apr. 2007. Web. 11 Jan. 2013.

Broiled Mango

Broiling fruit brings out its inherent sweetness. A squeeze of tart lime juice balances it out. Try this technique with pineapple as well.

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2 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 mango, peeled and sliced (see Tip)
• Lime wedges

PREPARATION

1. Position rack in upper third of oven and preheat broiler. Line a broiler pan with foil.
2. Arrange mango slices in a single layer in the prepared pan. Broil until browned in spots, 8 to 10 minutes. Squeeze lime wedges over the broiled mango and serve.

TIPS & NOTES

• Tip: Cutting a Mango:
• 1. Slice both ends off the mango, revealing the long, slender seed inside. Set the fruit upright on a work surface and remove the skin with a sharp knife.
• 2. With the seed perpendicular to you, slice the fruit from both sides of the seed, yielding two large pieces.
• 3. Turn the seed parallel to you and slice the two smaller pieces of fruit from each side.
• 4. Cut the fruit into the desired shape.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 69 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 2 mg sodium; 167 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (50% daily value), Vitamin A (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 fruit

This next recipe makes all of us at Fruit Occasion super excited! It's a simple sweet snack that all members of the family will love!

“Cocoa-Nut” Bananas

Cocoa- and coconut-crusted bananas are a treat for the whole family.

4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 4 teaspoons cocoa powder
• 4 teaspoons toasted unsweetened coconut
• 2 small bananas, sliced on the bias

PREPARATION

1. Place cocoa and coconut on separate plates. Roll each banana slice in the cocoa, shake off the excess, then dip in the coconut.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 80 calories; 1 g fat ( 1 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrates; 1 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 274 mg potassium.

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 fruit

Eating Well. ""Cocoa-Nut" Bananas." EatingWell. Meredith Corporation, Feb.-Mar. 2005. Web. 11 Jan. 2013.

We hope you try and enjoy these fruit filled recipes and that you and yours have a wonderful 2013! 

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