4 Delicious Citrus Fruit Birthday Treats

This year make a splash at your birthday celebration or at your kids’ birthday parties by serving citrus fruit treats, instead of sugary cake and candy. With obesity among kids at record numbers and climbing many parents are searching for healthy alternatives to traditional birthday party treats that kids will actually eat. Serving fresh citrus desserts is a smart way to make healthier birthday treats because kids love the taste of naturally sweet citrus fruit and will eat citrus desserts more easily than other birthday treat substitutes. Sweet, delicious Florida oranges and other citrus fruits are the perfect substitute for candy and other sweets, especially if you turn them into some of these treats:

Creamsicle Pie – This light pie is the perfect replacement for a sugary birthday cake. Use a homemade, sugar free crust and low fat vanilla ice cream combined with orange sherbet and fresh Florida orange juice to create a pie that has a mousse like filling. top with whipped cream and candied orange peels and watch the kids go crazy for it. This sweet treat combines the cake ice cream into one dessert.

Citrus Fruit Parfait- These easy to make treats are great for kids parties because you can set out the ingredients and let kids make their own parfaits. Mix orange or lemon gelatin powder with fresh Florida orange juice and whipped cream to make the citrus filling. In a parfait glass layer whipped cream and orange filling. Top with candied citrus peel or fresh orange segments. To make the dessert even sweeter use Honeybell Tangelo juice instead of orange juice to make the mousse like filling.

Fresh Citrus Salad – Even a simple fruit salad can be a great treat for a birthday party. Toss seasonal fresh fruit with sweet Honeybell Tangelo juice and Clementine Orange segments and a tiny bit of sugar or balsamic vinegar to really bring out the taste. Add spices if you want to make a more grown up citrus fruit salad or toss with champagne for a twist on this classic fruit salad.

Orange Chocolate Pie – If you have to have at least a little chocolate at your birthday celebration use chocolate cookies to create a homemade pie crust. Fill the pie with a mixture of fresh Florida orange juice or Honeybell Tangelo juice, orange liquor, whipped cream and orange marmalade. Garnish with candied orange peel slices and serve instead of birthday cake.

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At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.

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