Need More Vitamin D? These 5 Recipes Have You Covered

Fair warning: not all yogurts are created equal - at least not when it comes to Vitamin D. To get a good boost in a sweet dessert or breakfast, opt for a parfait that includes a fortified yogurt brand. We love stirring up this simple D-laden recipe (this recipe makes 8 servings-perfect to freeze!):

Ingredients

• 6.5 cups frozen raspberries
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar (you can substitute honey or maple syrup!)
• ¼ cup of orange juice
• 2 Tbs. cornstarch
• 4 cups yogurt
• 2 cups granola
• 2 cups of blueberries (another health giant!)
• 2 cups blackberries

Directions

1. Blend raspberries and brown sugar until they’re puréed; then press through a sieve to eliminate seeds.
2. Combine purée, orange juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until it starts bubbling, then reduce heat and stir for 2 more minutes.
3. Layer yogurt, granola, berries, and raspberry purée in eight cups (or into a muffin tin for easy freezing) and enjoy!

Salmon-Stuffed Omelettes

You already know how good salmon is for you. But when you combine it with eggs, you’re packing a one-two punch of the sunshine vitamin! Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbs. milk
• 1 tsp. butter
• ⅓ cup cooked salmon
• ½ cup shredded swiss cheese
• 1 tsp. fresh dill
• 1 Tbs. sour cream (or substitute Greek yogurt!)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Melt butter in a skillet.
3. Pour egg mixture into skillet.
4. Add salmon, cheese, and fresh dill and stir together.
5. Cook 1-2 minutes, then fold and garnish with cream

Mm-mm Good Creamy Mushrooms

Get this: mushrooms naturally have a tiny bit of Vitamin D. But just like humans, they create their own when exposed to sunlight or UV-light. Plus, these miraculous fungi have been linked to lower cancer rates and decreased depression. Why not stir up a pot?

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. sliced mushrooms
• ½ cup of butter
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2.5 cups of whole milk
• 1 cup of evaporated milk
• A pinch of salt to taste

Directions

1. Add mushrooms and enough water to cover them in a pot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer for 3 minutes; then drain.
3. Melt butter in Dutch oven and then stir in flour until it’s smooth.
4. Whisk in milk and evaporated milk ever so gently, then bring the whole mixture to a boil.
5. Add in salt and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes

And voila! There you have it; our 5 Vitamin-D boosts for a healthy and happy fall season. Now go ahead and illuminate your internal sunshine!

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