These sweet and tropical energy bars can be enjoyed as a morning treat with your coffee or tea, as a snack while enjoying the outdoors, or as a dessert when you want a taste of paradise. This recipe features Bella Viva Orchards’ Organic Mangoes, Pineapple and Coconut, our Raw California Almonds and our Organic Brown Flax Seed. This recipe is flexible, so try it with your favorite combination of our Diced Natural Dried Fruits. Yields: 8 energy bars Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 to 1 ¼ cup raw Bella Viva Orchards California Almonds
Mangoes! Want to take your taste buds to the tropics, where the sun is warm, the days are long and the trees sway in a gentle breeze? We have just the solution. It’s our Dried Mangoes! Bella Viva Orchards brings you these orangey-pink fleshed fruits with a burst of sweet sunshine in every bite. Dried Mangoes are a good source of vitamin A, which helps with cell growth, healthy vision and a strong immune system. They contain calcium, which helps promote bone health and are a good source of dietary fiber. Other health benefits of enjoying Dried Mangoes include promotion of a regulated digestion,
Way Beyond Green Hair on Terra Cotta! Thankfully the time has come when these mighty little seeds have moved into the spotlight as a superfood and aren’t just sprouted “hair” on a figurine. They’ve earned a reputation for being among the healthiest foods on earth because they’re teeming with nutrients that support great health for the whole body. A big plus? They’re easy to incorporate into your diet. Chia Seeds were a dietary staple in ancient Aztec and Mayan cultures. They’ve made their way into our diets and are we glad! Chia Seeds are loaded with fiber, protein, Omega-3s and antioxidants. They’re also a
Lets get Peachy: Make your summer peachy with this easy and versatile recipe for Peach Cream Cheese. This cream cheese makes the perfect recipe for a pool party or outdoor grilling. Learn to rehydrate dried fruit and try something new. This recipe is so simple! Using only two ingredients, you can make peach cream cheese. All you need is 8oz. tub of cream cheese and to rehydrate 8oz. organic dried peaches from Bella Viva Orchards. With simple rehydration of the peaches and quick whirl in the blender, you’re on your way to serving up a dip or spread at your summer fiesta. It’s also
Ready and Sweeter than Ever: Our drying yard is filled with the fragrance of sweet California nectarines and we can’t wait to share them with you! We hand-pick our nectarines to ensure you get the best of the harvest and slice them with care so you can enjoy beautiful, consistent pieces. Our plump California White Nectarines have an easy-to-eat texture and make a versatile addition to a healthy diet. GMO-free and naturally fat-free, our Dried Nectarines make a great addition to your favorite fruit salad or overnight oats. Chop and add them to trail mix, use pieces in stewed fruit compote or enjoy them
Peaches are in Season! At Bella Viva Orchards, the taste of summer shines through in our Dried Peaches. We sustainably grow our own peaches and pick them at the peak of the season when they’re bursting with naturally sweet peach flavor. When harvested, these peaches are some of the biggest, most flavorful and sweetest you’ll find! We dry them to perfection so you can enjoy their sweet and tangy goodness any time of the year. And the good news is that there are no added ingredients – they’re just beautiful, honest peaches. They’re the ultimate grab-and-go snack and are nice in recipes such as
We’re Back and Berry Good! Everyone at Bella Viva Orchards is excited that our Certified Organic Dried Strawberries are back! Grown nearby in Watsonville by FeNella’s Berries and dried by Bella Viva Orchards, this year’s harvest is especially flavorful – and available for just a limited time. These beautiful large Organic Strawberries come to us from a trusted certified organic grower who shares our values about sustainable farming so we feel good about bringing these berries to you. Anyone around our drying yard will tell you that they’re going wild about the fragrance of these prized berries. Our Certified Organic Strawberries have a texture
Easy to Make Cherry Scones: These fast and easy cherry scones are a flavor-packed and healthy way to enjoy Bella Viva Orchards’ sweet and plump Dried Cherries, our tasty Almond Flour and Sliced California Almonds. They have just the right amount of sweetness and flakiness and make a beautiful addition to your weekend brunch. They also make a nice weekday breakfast treat. Total Time: 25-30 minutes Yields: 10 Scones Prep Time: 10 Cook Time: 15-20 min. Ingredients: 2 cups packed down Bella Viva Orchards Almond Flour 1 heaping Tbs baking powder ½ tsp finely ground sea salt ¾ c to 1 cup sugar (to
All Natural Almond Flour: Yes, Almond Flour is gluten-free, low-carb and paleo-friendly, but it goes way beyond these dietary qualities. It can be used in place of wheat flour or combined with wheat flour in a wide variety of recipes, whether or not you observe a particular diet. This stuff is packed with protein and contains over 100 percent of the daily requirement for Vitamin E. It’s also high in magnesium, which helps regulate blood pressure and insulin metabolism, according to the National Institutes of Health (01). It’s an energy-booster that can help with weight loss. It’s just pure almonds and contains all the
It’s Cherry Time: California’s cherry season lasts from mid-May through June and we’re hard at work drying them. While the season goes by quickly, thanks to our Dried Cherries, you can enjoy them any time of the year. We offer six varieties of Cherries including Certified Organic and sulfur-free Natural – all packed with sweetness and nutrients. For a special treat, try our Chocolate Covered Bing Cherries. Our Dried Cherries are offered in many of our Gift Crates, Baskets and Trays, too. Dried Cherries are rich in Vitamin A, which supports the body’s immune system – so go ahead and grab an extra handful.
