20 Ways to Incorporate Nuts & Dried Fruit for a Healthy Diet

Nuts and dried fruits can be used in many ways in the kitchen, they can be used in sweet or savory dishes, they can be eaten raw, roasted, or ground, they can be used as toppings, fillings, or ingredients, the possibilities are endless.

1. Mix chopped nuts into your favorite pasta or grain dishes for added texture and flavor.
2. Make a homemade pesto sauce by blending nuts (such as pine nuts or walnuts), herbs, and oil for a flavorful pasta sauce.
3. Use nuts and dried fruits as a filling for crepes or pancakes for a delicious breakfast or brunch dish.
4. Make your own granola by mixing it with oats, nuts, dried fruits, and honey or maple syrup and baking it in the oven.
5. Add chopped nuts and dried fruits to your favorite cookie or muffin recipes for added flavor and texture.
6. Make a homemade trail mix by mixing your favorite nuts and dried fruits together for a convenient, on-the-go snack.
7. Use ground nuts (such as almonds or hazelnuts) as a coating for chicken or fish dishes for added flavor and crunch.
8. Make homemade energy bars by mixing nuts, dried fruits, and oats or cereal.
9. Incorporate nuts and dried fruits into your favorite meat dishes, such as chicken or fish, for added texture and flavor.
10. Add dried fruits like cranberries or apricots to your savory dishes for a sweet and tangy twist.
11. Mix-soaked dried fruits like raisins or prunes into meatloaf for a moist and delicious dish.
12. Mix chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into your pancake or waffle batter for added crunch.
13. Use nuts like cashews or peanuts to make a creamy, flavorful sauce to pour over vegetables, meat, or fish.
14. Use nuts and dried fruits as a topping for pizzas or flatbreads for added flavor and texture.
15. Mix chopped nuts and dried fruits into your favorite salad for a crunchy texture and added flavor.
16. Use chopped nuts as a topping for yogurt or ice cream for added crunch and flavor.
17. Mix nuts and dried fruits into your baking, such as adding them to pieces of bread, muffins, or cookies.
18. Add nuts and dried fruits to your breakfast cereal or oatmeal for a boost of protein and healthy fats.
19. Use nuts and dried fruits in savory dishes, like adding to a casserole or stuffing.
20. Mix chopped nuts and dried fruits into your homemade granola bars recipe.