Summer sensations

Summer is here and that means many things. You’ve got warm sunny days, a chance to get out and have some fun and, of course, refreshing snacks. But is there a way both you and your kids can enjoy the delicious treats that summer brings without the guilt that tends to come from satisfying your sweet tooth?

The answer is frozen fruits. Why are frozen fruits perfect for summer?

They taste great That’s right. On top of being cold and refreshing, frozen fruit keeps that delicious fresh taste. In fact, there are certain fruits that taste sweeter when they are frozen, such as bananas. Don’t believe us? Freeze a bowl of grapes, try them and tell us we’re wrong. It also helps that frozen fruits blend together really well, making it easier to experiment with them and find the combinations that work best for you and your kids.

They offer variety

You can leave pretty much any kind of fruit in the freezer for a couple of hours, and you’ll have a refreshing piece of delicious fruit that’ll melt in your mouth.

Then, on top of that, there’s all of the different recipes you can make.

Just woke up? Blend your fruit into a breakfast bowl or a smoothie, or even top up your pancakes, porridge and cereal. Looking for a snack? Whack them in a bowl and eat them as is or add them to some Greek yoghurt. Dessert time? The possibilities are endless with all of the baked goods, sorbets, ice cream, fruit salad that you can make.

They’re a sustainable food option

Frozen fruit is a great way to avoid throwing out food, as the freezing process also preserves the fruit.

So, not only will your fruit be available when you need it, but you’ll save money in the long run by not having to buy fruit that you might end up throwing out.

What frozen fruits should I try?

Great question! Here are some classic fruits that are perfect when frozen.

Acai

This popular berry was introduced to the world thanks to Jiu-jitsu practitioners from Brazil. Numerous cafes feature it front and center with their Acai bowls because its earthy, darkchocolate-like taste complements any other fruit perfectly.

Dragonfruit (a.k.a. Pitaya)

Dragonfruit may be a bit obscure, but its pink colour and its creamy texture make it a perfect addition to any smoothies or breakfast bowls. They’re also great to eat on their own, straight from the freezer.

Mango

You don’t get the name “the king of fruit” if you don’t have the taste to back it up, right? Mango has been a staple of summer fruits for the longest time, but it’s also difficult to find when it’s ripe and in its prime. This is where frozen fruit has you covered.

Banana

What more is there to say about bananas? They are a great source of potassium, they’re a delicious fruit, and you can use them for baking as well. Think about all of the baked goods that can be improved by bananas, like muffins, breakfast bars, brownies, waffles and even cakes.

Strawberries

There’s nothing quite like the satisfying crunch of a frozen strawberry. It helps that this fruit goes on practically anything, whether you want to garnish your cereal or blend a smoothie that’s going to stick with you for the rest of the day. Strawberries are hard to beat.

Blueberries

Blueberries are great because, not only do they elevate any dish you can put them in, they also make for a great little snack on their own. That is, of course, as long as you’re okay with your tongue turning blue.

Avocado

Yes, that’s right, you don’t need to limit your avocado to guac or being smashed on your toast. There are even more ways to enjoy this classic fruit appreciated by health nuts everywhere, and you won’t have to worry about them going off. By Adam Bogatin, Founder of Morning Co and Purple Foods. Making sure our customers wake up with a smile and look forward to breakfast is our number one goal. morningco.com.au