Ingredients

Ashley Simper, MS, RD, LDN, Community/Outpatient Dietitian, and Sarah Whiting, dietetic intern with OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

Marinated Summer Berries

 Looking for a way to satisfy your sweet tooth? Try this light and refreshing summer treat that will help beat the summer heat! 

 Grated zest 1 lemon

Grated zest 1 orange

1 cup water

1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 Tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice

¼ tsp pure vanilla extract

½ pint blueberries, rinsed

½ pint blackberries, rinsed

½ pint strawberries, rinsed, tops trimmed, halved or quartered, if large

1 pint vanilla frozen yogurt

Directions

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, citrus zest, and water.  Bring to a simmer and   

     cook until the sugar has dissolved.

2. Remove from the heat and add the citrus juices and vanilla.

3. Combine the berries in a bowl and pour the warm syrup over the berries.

4. Marinate the berries at room temperature for 30 minutes.

5. Serve marinated berries over a scoop of vanilla frozen yogurt, angel food cake, or  

     mixed in with your favorite yogurt and granola.

 Nutritional Information

 Per Serving (Yields 6 servings)

Fat:  0.6 g

    Saturated Fat:  0 g

Sodium:  2 mg

Carbohydrate:  22 g

    Fiber: 4.7 g

Protein:  1.5 g