Agave Fruit Salad
- Makes 8 servings -
Ingredients
2 cups plain yogurt or dairy sour cream
3 Tablespoons Agave Nectar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 lb. natural or tropical trail mix, nuts, dried fruits, coconut
3 large oranges, peeled and separated into segments
3 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
3 pears, cored and sliced
2 grapefruits, peeled and separated into segments
Directions
Combine yogurt, agave nectar and spices in small bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in large serving bowl. Pour dressing over fruit mixture and toss lightly. Cover and chill 2 to 4 hours. Toss before serving.
This recipe, and all my others are posted in Brokers Open House Recipes
About cooking with Agave and why it's better to use than sugar.
Agave nectar is a natural juice extracted from agave, the same plant that's processed into tequila. Agave nectar is 42 percent sweeter than white sugar but has the same caloric value and a low glycemic index (11), a measurement of the relative ability of a carbohydrate to raise blood glucose levels. It can be substituted in equal parts for honey in most recipes. As a substitute for sugar, use 3/4 cup agave nectar for 1 cup of sugar, and reduce the liquid content by 1/4 cup. Why it's better: Agave nectar is metabolized more slowly and is less likely to cause dramatic fluctuations in blood sugar.
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