
Check out these mouth friendly recipes!
Banana “Ice Cream”
This recipe provides the cool, creamy sweetness of ice cream – without any added sugar.
Ingredients:
2-3 ripe bananas (yep, that’s it!)
Directions:
Peel bananas and cut them into small slices. Freeze them for 1-2 hours, then place them in a blender and blend until creamy. Scoop and serve! Once you’ve tried the “original” flavor, experiment with healthy add-ins like peanut butter, strawberries or dark chocolate. (Consider if your add-ins contain sugar, and keep them to a minimum.)
How about something for the fall time of year that is quickly approaching?
“Caramel” Yogurt Dip
Crunchy apples are a great snack for teeth, but sticky candy coatings and sugary dips can be a risk to your oral health. Try our recipe for “caramel” yogurt dip – a tasty way to enjoy fall flavors without compromising your teeth.
Ingredients:
¼ tsp salt
2 tbsp agave syrup or honey
¼ cup brown sugar
1 6-oz container of plain yogurt
1 tsp vanilla
Instructions:
Combine the salt, syrup and sugar in a small saucepan and heat on low until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt and vanilla. Allow to cool. Now dip away! For a thicker dip, refrigerate overnight.
Don't forget to brush your teeth two times per day, floss once per day and see your dentist 2 times per year!