Have you heard of the notorious acai bowl? It’s one of the most popular superfood bowls in popular demand today.
Acai is a popular berry rich in nutrients and provides a large dose of antioxidants for your body’s proper function. There are plenty of acai bowl recipes out there, so make sure to find one that suits you.

Your acai bowl will be a delightful smoothie-bowl topped with your favorite fruits. Here is just one of the ways you can make an excellent, customizable acai bowl!

Blend Your Ingredients Together
First, you’ll want to gather a substantial amount of fresh ingredients and blend them into a thick, smoothie mixture.

Your smoothie should consist of:

• Fresh or frozen acai berries
• 1 large banana
• 1 cup of greek yogurt
• 1 cup of peeled apple slices
• ½ a cup of blueberries
• 1-2 cups of ice depending on your desired temperature.

Blend the ingredients together then pour them into a medium-sized bowl.
You can also consider using winter fruits for your acai bowl this holiday season.

Related: Fruit is Your Sweet Solution for a Healthy Diet

Add Fresh Toppings
Once you’ve blended up your ingredients, it’s topping time!

Here are just a few of the wonderful toppings that you can add to your bowl.

• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Banana Slices
• Apple Crisps
• Chia or Flax Seeds
• Kiwi
• Mango

The acai bowl is all about eating healthy in a fun and exciting way. Let us know what you include in your acai bowl!

Are you trying to find the perfect ingredients for your fruit-based acai bowl? Wawona has you covered. Contact us for high-quality ingredients!

Bring back an old-fashioned favorite by offering pop tarts that are both delicious and healthy! These tasty treats are simple to make and will satisfy all ages.

INGREDIENTS
Pastry Dough (Pre-made pastry dough can be substituted)
2.5 Cps. Flour 
2 sticks unsalted butter
2 Tsp. Sugar
1 pinch salt
5-6 Tbs. Ice Water

Filling
12 Frozen Strawberries
12 pc. Wawona Signature Peaches
Icing:
3 Cps. Confectioner Sugar
1 Egg White
3 tsp. Water
6 pc. Wawona IQF Peaches- diced small and oven dried 
(Makes 6 pop tarts)

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the flour, sugar and salt together. Slice the butter into small pieces and using a pastry cutter incorporate into the flour until you get a crumble mixture. Slowly add in the water, use 4 Tbs water 1st and only if needed add in the other Tbs. dough should just come together. Refrigerate for 2 hours before using.

Roll the dough out to about 1/8” thickness. Cut the dough into 6”x3” rectangles. Use the excess dough to roll and repeat the same. Using 2 dough pieces, place 2 strawberries in the center and place 2 Peaches on top. Place another piece of dough on top. Using a fork, seal the edges well. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven low fan and bake until golden brown. Let cool completely and the spread the icing on top. Sprinkle with some of the oven dried peaches. Serve.

You can also use Puff Pastry dough and make into a toaster pastry. Same method of building and baking.

Contact Wawona Frozen Foods to see how you can incorporate this delicious treat into your menu with our help!

Why not switch up the classic cobb salad with delicious peaches and quinoa? This will bring a unique twist to your operation and drive your customers wild, especially with Wawona’s Signature Peaches.

INGREDIENTS
1 Cp. Prepared Quinoa
1 Cp Wawona Signature Peaches Drained or IQF peaches (approx. 4 slices)
1 Cp. Diced blackened Chicken
¼ Cp. Diced Bacon
½ Cp. Cheddar Cheese diced
½ Cp. Shredded Romaine
2 Tbs. Pickled Onion
3oz Apple Cider Vinaigrette

INSTRUCTIONS
Place quinoa at the bottom of the bowl, top with lettuce, then in rows (like a cobb salad) place chicken then peaches followed by bacon and cheese; top with pickled onions and dress with apple cider vinaigrette.

Wawona Frozen Foods has all of the freshest fruit that you need for your business. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in improving your operation! 

Not only is this dish delicious, it also smells incredible. Wawona Frozen Foods’ Signature Peaches and French toast are the perfect combination. This dish is perfect for any occasion, yearround. Don’t miss out on adding this scrumptious recipe to your operation today! 

INGREDIENTS 
8 pc. thick sliced Multi-grain bread 
3 eggs 
1cp. Milk 
½ Cp. Signature Peaches- pureed 
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg 
4 Tbs. Butter + 4 Tbs. Melted Butter 
24 slices of Wawona Freestone IQF Peaches 
¼ tsp Lavender 
(Serves 4) 

PREPARATION 
Beat the eggs, milk, peach purée and nutmeg together. In a hotel pan, layout the bread. Pour over the egg/milk/peach mixture and let absorb overnight in the refrigerator. In a sauté pan, sauté the 4 Tbs butter and the peaches, add in the lavender and sauté until caramelized. Keep warm and set aside for service. On a flattop griddle, place each bread slice and sear for 2 minutes or until medium brown in color, flip, press and do the same. Cut the bread in half and serve 4 pc with approximately 6 peaches on top, garnish with fresh whipped cream if desired. 

Wawona Frozen Foods provides the highest quality fruits to many types of operations. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your operation succeed! 

Everyone wants something light and satisfying in the summer that is bursting with summer produce. The combination of juicy peaches and tomatoes pairs beautifully with the creamy burrata. The final addition of fried farro gives the salad a wonderful crunch, and is also easy to prepare. 

INGREDIENTS 
– 4 cups canola oil 
– 1 (8.5 oz) pouch of pre-cooked farro (~ 1 ¾ cups) 
– ½ teaspoon kosher salt 
– 1 lb. assorted small and large heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into 1 in. wedges 
– 2 medium peaches, cut into 1 in. wedges 
– 2 cups baby arugula 
– ¼ cup very thinly vertically sliced red onion 
– 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint 
– 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 
– 1 ½ tablespoons white wine vinegar 
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper 
– 2 (4 oz) balls burrata cheese, torn in half 

INSTRUCTIONS 
1. Heat Canola oil in Dutch oven over medium-high until thermometer in oil registers 375 degrees F. Add half of farro, fry until browned and crisp (4-5 minutes). Remove fried farro from pan with a strainer. Drain in paper towels, and immediately sprinkle with salt to taste. 
2. Combine tomatoes, peaches, arugula, onion, and mint in a large bowl. Combine olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl or jar, whisking or seal and shake until well blended. Drizzle half of dressing over tomato mixture. Arrange salad on a platter; top with burrata pieces and about 2/3 cup farro. Drizzle salad with remaining dressing, and serve immediately. 
(Remaining farro can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week, or frozen for 3-4 months). 

Wawona Frozen Foods can provide the highest quality peaches to create this delicious salad as well as other delicious delights. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your operation succeed!

Yogurt parfaits are the ideal healthy, on-the-go snack. A common dilemma when crafting a new parfait recipe is the type of fruit to include. There are a variety of different options that are popular, including peaches, berries, kiwis, tangerines, and mangos. Parfaits are often enjoyed with an assortment of toppings, such as granola, cinnamon, honey, coconut shreds, and nuts, depending on the type of fruit. The combinations of juicy flavors are endless.

In addition to tremendous taste, yogurt parfaits are a great way to fuel your body and brain. Fruit contains essential nutrients and vitamins that promote a healthy lifestyle. Yogurt is a low-calorie option that has protein, fats and fiber. Natural, sweet flavor from the fruit makes it easy to avoid processed sweeteners and still enjoy a sweet treat. Yogurt parfaits can be enjoyed with many different types of diets: low carb, plant-forward, protein-rich, and so on. 

The final benefit of a yogurt parfait is the ease of introducing it to your diet. They can be enjoyed as an appetizing meal replacement, fruity midday snack, or a light dessert option that makes it easy to stay on your diet. Convenience has never been more important in today’s fast-moving society, and yogurt parfaits check all the boxes. 

With Wawona Frozen Foods, you will never have to choose between healthy, tasty, or convenient. Our quality fresh and frozen fruit makes it easy to enjoy all your favorite flavors while receiving the nutritional benefits of a health-conscious snack. Experience the “Wawona difference” with grab-and-go yogurt parfaits, blended smoothies, and sweet fruit salads this summer – contact our team for more information!

Summer is a wonderful time to celebrate warm weather and sunny skies. Everyday is an opportunity to get outside and take part in your favorite hobbies, but it is important to stay hydrated and nourished. Smoothies are a terrific option to combat the heat – they can be enjoyed as a convenient, on-the-go snack or a poolside delight. However, many smoothies are full of hidden sugar and fat. Using fresh fruit resolves this problem and creates a delicious and nutritious smoothie! With the hottest months of summer upcoming, now is the time to focus on cool, refreshing smoothies.

Smoothies come in all shapes and sizes. A beloved favorite, the strawberry-banana smoothie offers fiber and Vitamin C. Strawberries are naturally sweet, so they do not require additional sweeteners for great taste. A blueberry spinach smoothie is another great option for a meal replacement or post-workout drink. A simple combination of plain yogurt, frozen blueberries, and spinach makes it easy to enjoy a daily dose of fruits and vegetables. Protein-powder smoothies featuring frozen fruit are popular among gym-enthusiasts and provide the valuable nutrients to fuel a workout and healthy lifestyle.

Wawona Frozen Foods is your solution for scrumptious smoothies all summer long. Our products, freshly picked from the fertile San Joaquin Valley, offer the quality flavor and nutrients for delicious, health-conscious snacks. Wawona utilities individual quick freezing (IQF) to ensure our fruit sustains a fresh, handpicked taste from the fields to YOUR blender. Whether it is peaches and strawberries or pears and plums, we make it easy and convenient to enjoy all your favorite fruits in smoothies, milkshakes, and so much more!

Contact Wawona Frozen Foods today to learn how our fruit will make the summer of 2020 cool, fresh, and tasty!