Braces-Friendly Snacks for Summer

Summertime is right around the corner, and you know what that means… lots of BBQs with delicious summer food. Braces should not stop you from indulging in some of your favorite summer refreshments. Here at Surrideo Orthodontics, we care about the well-being of your teeth, so we have listed some braces friendly recipes that will fit this hot summer season.

Energy Boost Fruit Smoothie

This Summer, a nice refreshing smoothie is always a good way to go, especially when it has a texture that is super easy on your braces.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 cup of pineapple, peeled and chopped

• 1 medium orange, peeled

• 1 cup raspberries

• 1 medium banana, peeled

• 1 cup almond milk (or any milk you prefer)

• 1 cup crushed ice

How To Make It:

• Place all ingredients into the blender and blend on medium/high until it reaches your desired consistency. Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Triple Berry Trifle

This berry treat is both delicious and braces friendly!

Ingredients:

• Two 96 g packages instant cheesecake flavored pudding mix

• 4 cups milk

• Angel food cake (about 340g), cut into pieces

• 1 cup chopped strawberries

• 1 cup blueberries

• 1 cup chopped raspberries

• 340g Cool Whip (or homemade whipped cream)

Directions:

1. Add pudding mix and milk to a large bowl and make according to package directions.

2. Add about half of the angel food cake pieces to the trifle dish.

3. Top with about 1/2 of the prepared pudding.

4. Top pudding with about 1/2 cup of each kind of berry.

5. Top berries with about half of the cool whip.

6. Repeat steps 2-5.

7. Finish with additional berries on top.

8. Refrigerate for about 2-3 hours, until ready to serve.