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33 Unexpected Ways to Get Your Daily Serving of Fruit

Nothing screams summer quite like fruit – it’s refreshing, tasty and oh so summery. But sometimes fruit can get a little boring – let’s be honest, we don’t really want to eat a fruit salad every time we enjoy fruit. So check out these recipes that’ll will take your fruit to the next level.

1. Fruit Popsicles

Fruit Popsicles

Photo by Rachel Labarre

The healthiest popsicle you’ll ever eat. Get the recipe here.

2. Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles

Photo by Hana Ezaldein

Life’s like a box of chocolates. Learn how here.

3. Mini Cheesecake Parfaits with Fresh Berries

Mini Cheesecake Parfaits with Fresh Berries

Photo by Katherine Richter

Almost TOO good. Get the recipe here.

4. Dark Chocolate Raspberry Vegan Ice Cream

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Vegan Ice Cream

Photo courtesy of Natalie Beam

This duo never fails. Get the recipe here.

5. Caramelized Nectarines with Bacon

Caramelized Nectarines with Bacon

Photo courtesy of Analiese Trimber

A killer combo. Get the recipe here.

6. Chocolate Strawberry Grilled Cheese

Chocolate Strawberry Grilled Cheese

Photo courtesy of Lucy Rubin

Sweet and savory. Recipe here.

7. Sangria Slushy

Sangria Slushy

Photo by Kelly Logan

Keep it cool poolside. Recipe here.

8. PB&J Breakfast Parfait with Banana and Frozen Berries

PB&J Breakfast Parfait with Banana and Frozen Berries

Photo by Maggie Harriman

So much yum in one bowl. Get the recipe here.

9. Raspberry Nutella Mug Pie

Raspberry Nutella Mug Pie

Photo by Maggie Gorman

Perfect with a side of Netflix. Recipe here.

10. Leftover Fruit Smoothie

Leftover Fruit Smoothie

Photo by Jocelyn Hsu

Throw these in a blender, not the trash. Get the recipe here.

11. Honeydew Mojitos

Honeydew Mojitos

Photo courtesy of Christin Urso

When life gives you melons, spike ‘em. Recipe here.

12. Strawberry Clementine Smoothie Bowl

Strawberry Clementine Smoothie Bowl

Photo by Danielle Cahoon

#Basic. Here’s how.

13. Peaches and Cream Banana Ice Cream

Peaches and Cream Banana Ice Cream

Photo by Rafi Letzter

So good, Snoop Dogg wrote a song about it. Recipe here.

14. Raspberry Mojito

Raspberry Mojito

Photo by Vedika Luthra

Do I even have to say yes? Recipe here.

15. Macerated Berries

Macerated Berries

Photo by Alia Wilhelm

Get in my belly. Recipe here.

16. Nectarine & Berry Overnight Oats

Nectarine & Berry Overnight Oats

Photo by Maggie Harriman

This will make you want to jump out of bed every morning. Find out how here.

17. Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting

Lemon Cupcakes with Blackberry Frosting

Photo by Dara Ades

Summer in a cupcake. Recipe here.

18. Blackberry Gin Fizz

Blackberry Gin Fizz

Photo by Daniel Schuleman

So refreshing you’ll want this every day. Recipe here.

19. Blueberry Coconut Macaroons

Blueberry Coconut Macaroons

Photo by Alia Wilhelm

Not your average macaroon. Here’s how.

20. Blueberry and Agave Smoothie

Blueberry and Agave Smoothie

Photo by Rachel Piorko

Agave? Yes please. Recipe here.

21. 2-Ingredient Raspberry Jam

2-Ingredient Raspberry Jam

Photo by Sarah Silbiger

Get jammin’. Recipe here.

22. Cherry Berry Pie

Cherry Berry Pie

Photo by Kristin Brennan

Berry worth it. Learn how here.

23. Sangria Popsicles

Sangria Popsicles

Photo by Rafi Letzter

Secret ingredient: nectarines. Learn how here.

24. Blueberry Crumb Bars

Blueberry Crumb Bars

Photo by Alia Wilhelm

An easy classic. Here’s how.

25. Booze-Infuseed Fruit Salad

Booze-Infuseed Fruit Salad

Photo courtesy of Kristine Mahan

Is this real? Find out how here.

26. Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade

Photo by Sam Cicatello

Lemonade will never be the same. Find out how here.

27. Poached Peaches

Poached Peaches

Photo by Andrew Seah

Step up your peach game. Find out how here.

28. Peach & Raspberry Cobbler

Peach & Raspberry Cobbler

Photo by Annie Madole

Spoon required. Get the recipe here.

29. Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Photo by Jocelyn Hsu

Drooling. Recipe here.

30. Kale, Avocado and Grape Breakfast Smoothie

Kale, Avocado and Grape Breakfast Smoothie

Photo by Julia Maguire

Might as well call this the Hulk. Get the recipe here.

31. Açaí Bowl

Açaí Bowl

Photo by Makaya Pratt

First things first: learn how to pronounce açaí. Get the recipe here.

32. Blueberry, Oatmeal and Flaxseed Muffins

Blueberry, Oatmeal and Flaxseed Muffins

Photo by Lauren Feld

Sweet (and healthy). Recipe here.

33. Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Watermelon Salad with Balsamic Reduction

Photo by Tiare Brown

Basil + mint = summer lovin’. Recipe here.