Drumroll, please! Sweet, plump and wonderfully addictive, our Dried Cherries are in! They’re a sure sign that summertime is coming! You’ll taste California sunshine in each bite of these dazzling fruits, which are sure to perk up your baked goodies, snacks and even savory meals. Grown right here in our orchards, then pitted and dried on the premises, they’re packed with flavor and nutrition! They’re a great source of vitamin C and are naturally GMO-free. Studies show that cherries have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate muscle soreness, improve blood pressure and even help you get a good night’s sleep! (1) Get
The combination of Bella Viva Orchards’ Dried Cherries with cacao nibs conjures up images of decadence – but with reduced guilt. These fast and easy treats are on the healthier side through the use of whole wheat flour and plant-based cacao nibs. Kids of all ages will devour these treats, so you might want to double the batch! Delish! Yields: About 24 cookies Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Ingredients: 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 4 ounces (1 cube) unsalted butter ¾
When you make this recipe featuring Bella Viva Orchards’ Cranberries, Pistachio Kernels and Orange Powder, we’re sure you’ll find they’re worth the extra time to prepare. They’re so easy to make and are perfect as a dessert, teatime sweet or quick breakfast (we won’t tell)! Yields: About 18 biscotti Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes (total) Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons Bella Viva Orchards Orange Powder ½ cup unsalted butter 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup Bella
Small and jewel-like, who can resist Dried Berries to brighten a meal or snack? Our ruby-hued Dried Strawberries, Dried Cranberries and sapphire-colored Dried Blueberries make tasty and nutrition-packed additions to your diet. Dried, sliced California Strawberries: Experts say they have anti-inflammatory qualities, help promote healthier cholesterol levels, regulate blood pressure and promote artery health (1). They’re a source of vitamin C, potassium, dietary fiber and folic acid and can be good for digestive health! And Cranberries: Lightly sweetened to ease the pucker, sources state they’re low in calories and can be beneficial for cardiovascular and urinary tract health (2). Did someone ask for Dried
Whether you’re a baker, a hiker or a biker, Bella Viva Orchards Raisins are a great addition to your diet. They’re plump and sweet and ready to use in your favorite springtime meals and snacks. All of our Raisins are perfect for baked treats and much more! Check out our wide variety of Raisins, including natural and organic! We bet you’ll want to try ‘em all! Raisins are GMO-free and fat-free and are a source of dietary fiber, iron and calcium. This means they can help boost the digestive system, promote healthy bones and increase iron levels(1). Because of their nutritious virtues, they’re a
These easy cupcakes featuring Bella Viva Orchards’ Almond Flour, Pecans and Raisins are packed with flavor and are sure to be a hit any time of the year. For Easter, try decorating them with our pastel-hued Jordan Almonds and purchased sugared Easter decorations. The frosting can simply be applied with a spatula if desired. Somebunny’s gonna love these! Yields: 18 cupcakes Prep Time: 30 minutes for cupcakes, 15 minutes for frosting Cook Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Total Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes Cupcake Ingredients: ½ cup Bella Viva Orchards Almond Flour ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ + 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Cranberries – in springtime? You bet! At Bella Viva Orchards, we’re lovin’ our Cranberries and are tossing these ruby red beauties into all kinds of dishes and we know you’ll do the same. We believe these tangy and sweet berries have well earned their place at the springtime table! We’ve given our Dried Cranberries and Dried Organic Cranberries just a kiss of added sweetness to balance out their natural tartness and the results have been great. So great that you’ll be popping them in your mouth straight from the bag if you aren’t adding them to your hot cereal, scones, spinach salad, trail mix,
Here in the Central Valley the trees are alive with millions of blossoms, buzzy bees doing their pollinating jobs and the promise of an abundance of fruits and nuts on each branch. Springtime here means that California’s getting ready to produce a great array of fruits and nuts to be enjoyed throughout our country – and many parts of the world! The cycle of Petal to Plate is the result of a loving partnership between mankind and Mother Nature. You could say we need each other. About the Petals: ‘Round here the orchards are filled with trees in varying stages of bloom. Near February,
This easy and tasty salad recipe featuring Bella Viva Orchards’ Dried Cranberries, Roasted Salted Sunflower Seeds and Chopped Almonds brings a punch of crunchy greens and good nutrition to spring days. Your whole family will love it! Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Refrigerate: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: ¼ cup best quality mayonnaise 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cups fresh broccoli florets and stems (sliced about ½” thick) ½ – ¾ cup Bella Viva Orchards Dried Cranberries ⅓ cup Bella Viva Orchards Roasted Salted
Spoil your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with these delicious and juicy Chocolate Covered Strawberries topped with Bella Viva Orchards’ Sliced Almonds, Shredded Coconut and Pecan Pieces. Nothing screams romantic dessert more than these heavenly heart-shaped gems and you just can’t go wrong with a sweet and thoughtful surprise like this! Yields: 1 dozen strawberries Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 25 min Ingredients: 12 Large fresh strawberries 1 cup Ghirardelli Premium Baking Chips semi-sweet 1 cup Bella Viva Orchards Sliced Almonds 1 cup Bella Viva Orchards Shredded Coconut 1 cup Bella Viva Orchards Pecan Pieces Instructions: Wash and dry strawberries
