5 Healthy Ways to Use Canned Fruit

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Canned options can be a healthy and budget-friendly way to incorporate more servings of fruit into your diet. Try using canned fruit in fun and exciting ways, such as these five inspiring recipes.
Turn canned fruit into a frozen treat that’s way better for you than a sugary ice pop.

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Make this sweet and savory appetizer for your next get-together. Serve on whole-grain baguette slices to boost the fiber count even higher.

This tiny, tangy canned citrus may already be a staple ingredient for chicken salad and coleslaw, but you can also use it to brighten up breakfast.

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This lesser-known canned fruit adds a burst of sweet, floral flavor to salads, desserts and this refreshing cocktail.

Think beyond tomatoes! Canned pineapples and peaches make a fresh and flavorful salsa.
Dana Angelo White, MS, RD, ATC, is a registered dietitian, certified athletic trainer and owner of Dana White Nutrition, Inc., which specializes in culinary and sports nutrition.