Cool, juicy and taste-bud tingling fruit is a must on those lazy, hazy days in summer - especially for keeping the kids topped up and hydrated. It’s refreshing, full of goodness - and trying out different fun-filled recipes for a garden picnic or late afternoon snack is a great way to spend family time together during the school holidays.

This summer, we’ve put our thinking caps on as well as our chef hats, to bring you a collection of Bright Ideas that will get everyone’s creative juices flowing in the kitchen - and get some fruit inside the kids in a fun way. You can find handy tear-off recipe sheets alongside our fresh fruit in your nearest store, or shop online and add all the ingredients you need to your basket at the same time.


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1. Berry and Yoghurt Smoothie

Tantalise everybody’s taste buds with this delicious, creamy summer smoothie - it’ll satisfy a sweet tooth, but help you and the little ones on the way to your 5-a-day at the same time.

 

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2. Lemon Sorbet Cups

Try something new with this fun, tangy treat. The light, tangy sorbet served in zingy frozen lemons make for a refreshing summer dessert, so they’re just the treat for a BBQ get-together or simply as a frozen fruity snack to help the kids cool off.

 

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3. Watermelon and Honey Stack

This is a great one to try with the kids during their school holidays. Sweet, crisp melon meets sticky honey with a sour kick of lime that should keep them happy (and quiet) for a while.

 

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4. Citrus Salad with Seed and Nut Crunch

The sharp citrus, creamy fromage frais and sweet nut and seed crunch works well as a light and fresh breakfast or dessert dish.Get the kids involved with the drizzling and sprinkling.

 

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5. Toffee Banana Split

A deliciously hot, sweet and gooey dessert that kids (and kids at heart) will love. The vanilla ice cream cuts through the rich toffee sauce give a great contrast of flavours for a summer dessert that’ll go down a treat.

 

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