Move over avocados, there's a new superfood in town! We're talking about the often misunderstood, yet oh-so-delicious, magic that are California prunes. Dried plums pack a punch of flavor, not to mention a whole host of health benefits. My friends, they are like nature's candy. They're sweet, chewy, and the perfect substitute for sugar, fat, and even eggs in many recipes. Say goodbye to dry and bland baked goods, and hello to moist and delicious treats that won't sabotage your diet!
What are prunes?
Prunes are dried plums!
Prunes come from the legendary Petit d’Agen plum that was brought to California from France during the Gold Rush and grafted onto wild American plum stock. After harvest, the prunes are dried in climate-controlled tunnels that balance temperature, humidity, and time.
Why should you use prunes in your recipes?
Think about your favorite recipes. Now, what if I told you that you could make them healthier without sacrificing flavor? This is possible with prunes! You can make reduce refined sugars in your recipes and increase the depth of flavor using diced, chopped, pureed, or whole prunes!
Start your mornings off right with prunes!
Prunes are a healthy way to start your day since they include fiber and antioxidants that lower the chance of developing chronic diseases in addition to vitamins and minerals. Additionally, they have fewer calories than their fresh-off-the-tree competitors and more nutrients including fiber, vitamin B, and vitamin K.
The Most Delicious Snack Cake Recipe
Whether you call it a snack cake, coffee cake, or the best-darned thing you've ever tasted - hold on to your hat because not only is this one of the best coffee cake recipes you'll ever try it's also got a secret ingredient: prunes!
Baked French Toast with Apples
This naturally sweetened recipe for baked French toast pairs buttery Brioche bread with cinnamon-laced Granny Smith apples, cream cheese, and toasted walnuts.
The Ultimate Coffee Cake Crumble
Transport your taste buds to your favorite coffee shop with our absolute favorite gluten-free Coffee Cake Crumble recipe. It's the perfect size for a snuggly weekend coffee date!
Turns out that not only do prunes taste great, but they also make an excellent sweetener in baked goods too!
Super Pink Smoothie
This is a smoothie the whole family will love for breakfast!
With strawberries and raspberries, this smoothie is both sweet and bitter. The California prunes have vitamin K, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants while also adding a hint of sweetness.
The Best Dinner Recipes with Prunes!
If you are looking to add a touch of sweetness to your dish without having refined sugars added, prunes are the way to go! They add the perfect amount of sweetness to any sauce or dish that you serve.
A Simple Broccoli Stirfry Recipe
This broccoli stirfry is an easy and nutritious weeknight plant-based meal going from start to finish faster than you can cook a pot of rice.
This recipe is chock-full of crisp, tender broccoli with just the slightest char and a generous helping of our homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe that is free of refined sugars and loaded with big flavor (thanks to prunes)!
Quick and Easy Sheet Pan Chicken Marbella
Make this Sheet Pan Chicken Marbella with prunes, green olives, and capers. This retro redo is a simple chicken dinner that packs BOLD flavor.
Whether you plan to marinate overnight or just want to get a delicious dinner on the table with only a few minutes of prep time, this meal tastes great with almost zero hassle.
Braised Short Ribs
These braised short ribs are baked in the oven until they are deliciously soft and flavorful. Stephanie Cmar, a great chef who you may recognize from three seasons of Top Chef, developed the recipe.
Although it takes a long time to bake, this meal is designed to feed a large number of people.
The Best Chocolate Recipes with Prunes!
When baking with prunes you get a naturally sweetened, no refined sugar, no processed sugar perfectly delicious dessert! What more could you want?
Chocolate-Covered Prune Fudge Cake
Who needs refined sugar? Not me. And not this chocolate ganache cake recipe!
Covered in a delicious chocolate ganache, this chocolate fudge cake makes an absolutely incredible dessert. This dessert is naturally sweetened and is just an incredible chocolate fudge cake that everyone can enjoy.
Easy and Delicious No-Bake Chocolate Crepe Cake
This no-bake cake is a mile-high showstopper with layers of chocolate cream filling sandwiched between thin chocolate crepes.
And it has a secret ingredient...
It's prunes, again!! It turns out that not only do prunes taste great, but they also make an excellent sweetener in baked goods and are really good for you too!
An Easy Chocolate Cake Recipe for All of Your Celebrations!
This easy chocolate cake recipe is quite possibly the easiest and most delicious cake you will ever bake! It all comes together in one bowl and it has less sugar and oil than other chocolate cakes too, thanks to the addition of California prunes.
I swear this cake just gets better as it sits and it's downright delicious straight off the cooling rack!
Easy, No Bake Healthy Brownies; Fruit-Filled And Flavorful
This recipe for my ultra-fudgy brownies is both decadent and good for you while also being easy to make. It's one of those kitchen equations that boggles the mind!
These delectable healthy brownies are going to change the way you think about dessert.
The Best Fruitcake Inspired Recipes with Prunes!
During the holiday season, there are so many delectable prune-filled sweets to sample that your challenge won't be deciding what to prepare, it will be fitting them all in.
The Ultimate Guide to Gluten-Free Fruitcake Recipes
Ahhhh fruitcake, it's been the butt of holiday jokes for some, but for others, this dense, fruit-filled loaf is the stuff that holiday dreams are made of! This year I set out on a mission, to embrace my inner fruitcake fan and to develop the BEST gluten-free fruitcake recipe on the internet.
Fruitcake Liquor
I think that the best part of any fruitcake recipe is the boozy fruit-filled liquid that is the result of soaking all of the delicious dried fruit to make a fruitcake. There, I said it and I don't feel bad about it, not one bit!
The most important step is to decide how much liquor you want to make. Then decide on the types of dried fruit to use and the quantities.
Fruitcake Rum and Coke
Now that we've covered how to make your very own large or small batch of Fruitcake-infused rum let's talk about how to make the most festive Rum & Coke!
Todd and I both agree this cocktail will forever remain a tradition in our house around the holidays.
Fruitcake-Inspired Bundt Cake
This easy cake recipe is perfect for those who love the flavors of fruitcake but prefer a softer, more cake-like consistency.
To really complement the flavors of the boozy fruit, we used pomegranate juice in both the cake batter and the poured icing.
Fruitcake Muffins
If you're looking for a delicious and healthy way to serve breakfast, look no further than our Fruitcake Muffins!
Made with a plethora of dried fruit and a blend of gluten-free all-purpose flour and almond flour, these muffins pack a delicious protein-rich punch to fuel your day.
If you’ve given any of our recipes with prunes a try I would be so grateful if you would rate the recipe with a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below!
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