Valentine's Day berry recipes from The Biggest Loser Ranch

Berry Explosion Cobbler would make a healthy Valentine's Day dessert. Driscoll's photo

 

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Now that Florida strawberries are back strong after the January freeze-out, it's a great time to take advantage of the low prices and make some berry sweet desserts for your Valentine.

Strawberries are a good source of fiber, rich in vitamin C and a low glycemic fruit. Plus, they look a little like hearts!

These recipes are from Cameron Payne, executive chef at The Biggest Loser Resort at Fitness Ridge in Utah.

Berry Explosion Cobbler
Servings: 9

1 cup chopped fresh Driscoll strawberries
1 cup fresh Driscoll raspberries
1 cup fresh Driscoll blueberries
1 cup fresh Driscoll blackberries
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Topping:
1/4 cup instant oats + 1/2 cup instant oats
1/4 cup pecans
1 tablespoon soy butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons agave nectar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 9x9 pan, spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Layer fruit on the bottom of the pan. Then drizzle the maple syrup over the fruit.
Sprinkle the cinnamon over the rest of the fruit.

Topping: In a food processor, add ¼ cup instant oats, pecans, soy butter, cinnamon, and agave nectar. Blend until all lumps are gone and everything is evenly chopped. Add to a mixing bowl the remaining ½ cup of instant oats and mix together. Sprinkle mixture over fruit and bake for an hour or until fruit sets. Cool for 15 minutes and serve.

Per serving: 166 calories, 7 grams fat, 4 grams protein, 32 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams dietary fiber

Triple Berry Smoothie
Servings: 4

1 cup Driscoll raspberries
1 cup Driscoll blueberries
1 cup Driscoll strawberries
1/2 cup soy milk
1 banana
1/2 cup Mori Nu light silken tofu
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a blender, add all ingredients together. Blend until all ingredients are mixed and smooth. Split smoothie into 4 glasses. Serve with one slice of toasted whole wheat bread or whole wheat English muffin.

Per serving: 195 calories, 3 grams fat, 4 grams protein, 49 gram carbohydrates, 4 grams dietary fiber