Two nutrition experts share their favorite answers for what to do with frozen fruit.

Plus, how the nutritional value stacks up agains fresh fruit.

And the good news is, frozen fruitboasts the same benefits.

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First things first: To buy or DIY your frozen fruit?

Butfrozen veggiesand fruits are just as good for you as their fresh counterparts.

This way you’re able to support your local farmers and cut down on packaging and plastic.

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What to do with frozen fruit, according to two nutrition experts

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Feller is a fan of having frozen mangos on hand for snacking.

Mangos are incredibly nutrient-dense and supply over 20 different vitamins and minerals, she says.

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Adding frozen fruit infuses the water and takes the flavor to the next level, Feller says.

The flavor possibilities are endlessthink lemons, strawberries, cucumbers, kiwi, or mangos.

Make ice cream

Yes, you could totally makehealthy ice cream with frozen fruit.

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The texture is so similar to real ice cream; you might not even notice the difference.

Make berry pancakes

I add frozen berries to my pancake batter along with some crushed nuts, Feller says.

The texture is fantastic with the contrast of crunchy nut and warm cooked berries.

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Make freezer fudge

Are you craving a healthy dessert?

Poon recommends making some strawberry coconut freezer fudge.

Spread the mixture into a 9-inch pan and sprinkle some shredded coconut on top.

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Pop it in the freezer overnight andvoila!

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