How To Sweeten Desserts With Fruit Instead of Sugar
Prunes are our go-to fruit for replacing sugar with fruit. Prune puree adds desirable characteristics like browning and a high level of antioxidants to baked goods; these antioxidant phenols can naturally stabilize baked goods, keeping them fresher.
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According to a dietitian, prunes are one of the 15 healthiest fruits to eat. Here's why you should be eating more prunes.
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6 Benefits of Prunes, the Perfect High-Fiber Snack to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Known for being high in fiber, prunes are most often associated with digestion and gut health. This is definitely true, but prunes have plenty more health benefits and important nutrients to offer too.
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"Often touted for their digestive benefits, prunes don’t get the credit they deserve for being a high-fiber powerhouse," says Caroline Thomason, RD, CDCES. Just one serving of four prunes contains three grams of fiber, which is considered a good source.
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"Often touted for their digestive benefits, prunes don’t get the credit they deserve for being a high-fiber powerhouse," says Caroline Thomason, RD, CDCES. Just one serving of four prunes contains three grams of fiber, which is considered a good source.
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Prunes are known as nature's remedy for constipation, but they do more than just help to keep things moving. This fruit—made from drying out plums—is also high in potassium with over 13% of your daily value in each serving.
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Her go-to recipe is a “foolproof” chicken thigh dish with olives and prunes. “I pull it out when I want something simple, elegant and delicious!" she says. "It turns out miraculously wonderful every time. You can’t mess it up.”
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Chef Claire Wells said, "Prunes are naturally sweet and bring a lot of moisture to baking. They also make an excellent "fat substitute if you need a slightly healthier dessert. Swap 2 tablespoons of butter or oil for puréed prunes."