John’s Pick of the Week: Jumbo Red Flame Raisins

John Sigona partners with local farmers to get spectacular prices on all your favorite dried fruits & nuts!

John Sigona partners with local farmers to get spectacular prices on all your favorite dried fruits & nuts!

Jumbo Red Flame Raisins

Special 99¢/10 oz.

Reg. $2.99

(Good through Aug. 30, 2016)

From Visalia, California sun-dried Red Flame raisins—this specialty raisin has a satisfying rich and robust flavor.

It’s perfect in many ways, besides a great out of hand snack:

  • In cereals (I love ‘em in oatmeal)
  • In vegetable and fruit salads
  • In broccoli salads
  • In rice pudding
  • In breads
  • In scones
  • In stuffing
  • In chicken recipes—Curry or Spanish chicken, for example

raisins-red-flame-natural_160Some health benefits:

  • High in iron
  • High in potassium
  • High in fiber
  • Natural sweetener

Here is a healthy, fresh dessert recipe which just takes a minute to make: Banana-raisin-coconut delight (I call it). It’s one of my all-time favorite.

Recipe adapted from The Late Great Health Guru, Jack Lalanne. Serves 2

Ingredients:

  • 1 lg banana
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup organic Red Flame raisins
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut
  • Honey Hole Honey (optional)

Directions: In a flat dish, mash banana, until smooth and creamy.

Sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon and top with Red Flame raisins and shredded coconut. Lastly, sprinkle with honey. Enjoy.

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