During the summer, we love eating produce. It’s delicious and ripe. We throw fruit into our cart all summer long in the supermarket! It doesn’t have to be something fancy. Raw fruit is a great way to enjoy something sweet, fiber-rich and hydrating.
If you are in the mood for something fancier than normal fruits and berries, there are so many healthy options. National Tropical Fruit Day is coming up on July 18. Tropical fruits are ones from the hot, humid tropics. The group includes bananas, coconuts, mangoes, pineapples, kiwi, papayas and avocados. While not all of them are low-carb, some of them are. Variety is the spice of life, and if you normally stick to standard fruit, trying one of the low-carb tropical recipes we’re sharing today could help you find a new favorite!
People adore mango sticky rice. The problem is that sticky rice isn’t low-carb. This recipe covers how to make a lower-carb version of coconut sauce. We have seen the recommendation of sprinkling psyllium husk on steamed cauliflower rice to make it tacky, like sticky rice. That would add fiber without adding sugar or calories to the dish. A serving of sauce and mango, without any rice, has 162 calories, 10 grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 14 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Dole Whip is an iconic Disney treat. There is a stationary Dole-branded ice cream truck at one of our beaches here in San Diego that we bring out-of-towners to get Dole Whip when they visit. You can make it at home with fewer carbs by using the sweetener of your choice. While the classic Disney version is vegan, you can use whatever milk you want. A serving as written is 54 calories, 12 grams of carbs, 1.8 grams of fiber and 0.1 grams of fat. But you should do the math yourself, as it can vary based on what milk you use. Get the recipe.
This recipe is called a carpaccio, but there’s no meat. It’s more like a new take on a tomato and mozzarella salad. It has bright flavors from the papaya and chili peppers, along with a dressing made with chili oil. We recommend adding lettuce to this recipe and making it a full salad. This recipe is great on a hot night when you want a meal with protein but don’t want to turn on the oven. A serving has 197 calories, 17 grams of carbs, 4.5 grams of fiber and 10 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
It’s hot outside! If you are looking for relief, we have an easy kiwi recipe to help you beat the heat. This amazing kiwi sorbet has just two ingredients! It takes some time as you have to peel, slice and freeze your kiwis. But once you blend them with lime juice, you have sorbet made purely from fruit! The fruit is so sweet that it doesn’t need anything added to it. You just have a refreshing, natural sorbet to enjoy! A serving has 93 calories, 23 grams of carbs and five grams of fiber. Get the recipe.
We hope that these recipes transport you to a tropical getaway. Or, at least, that they give you a few new ideas in the kitchen!
