Apple Raisin Crumb Pie

This apple raisin crumb pie recipe will impress any pie lover in your life. The perfect combination of tart apples, plump raisins, and creamy filling, this pie is a dreamy dessert. For the perfect finishing touch, the pie has a soft and scrumptious crumb topping. If you love traditional apple pies, this apple raisin crumb pie will soon become a new favorite.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

For a nutty twist on a classic raisin treat, we sure love this recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies. Dark raisins are a given for making one of the most popular cookies around, but this recipe also incorporates English walnuts and pecans. With the chewy sweetness of raisins, unique texture of dried oats, and crunchy goodness of nuts, one bite of these cookies and you’ll be able to see why we’re so nuts about them!

Kamut Raisin Walnut Muffins

Looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast option that you can enjoy on-the-go? This recipe for kamut raisin walnut muffins gives you an excellent source of dietary fiber to fight off mid-morning hunger pangs. The organic kamut flour, walnut pieces, and raisins in this recipe are packed with nutrients for a satisfying way to start your day. Whip up a batch of these muffins at the start of the week and enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack.

Apple and Raisin Scones

Scones don’t have a reputation for being the most healthy treats, but this recipe for apple and raisin scones is different. Made from whole wheat flour and wheat germ, these scones offer a healthy boost of fiber, iron, and nutrients that makes them stand out from regular scones. Bursting with dried apples and raisins, these baked treats are rich in nutrients and pair nicely with a warm cup of tea!

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

This recipe for gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread makes a delicately sweet and spiced loaf of bread. It’s easy to prepare this delicious treat using our gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread mix which is full of plump raisins and infused with aromatic spices. Enjoy a few slices of fresh raisin bread as a snack or make them into French toast for breakfast.

What are your favorite raisin recipes?

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Organic Raisins

Sweet, juicy, and kissed by the sun, it’s no wonder our customers can’t get enough of our organic raisins, certified by CCOF. These dried grapes have all the qualities you love about raisins; they’re fresh, plump, and purely delicious. The best part is that it only takes a handful of these raisins to give you a big boost of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, and potassium.

Chocolate Covered Raisins

Our chocolate covered raisins begin with our naturally sweet and fresh California raisins that are then smothered in a generous coating of premium milk chocolate. This chocolate raisin treat takes nature’s candy to a whole new level and is a surefire way to satisfy a sweet tooth. If you prefer something a bit richer, we also have dark chocolate covered raisins.

Jumbo Golden Raisins

Comparable in size to a grape itself, our jumbo golden raisins are the largest and plumpest raisins around. These golden raisins are wonderful for adding natural sweetness to trail mixes, oatmeals, or cereals. They also add moistness and a unique texture to cookies and baked goods. Above all, one of the most popular uses for these jumbo golden raisins is just to snack on them!

Yogurt Raisins

The combination of California raisins rolled in a sweet and creamy yogurt coating makes these yogurt raisins an undeniably good treat! Indulge in the irresistable goodness of these yogurt raisins for a boost of energy in the afternoon. Yogurt raisins also make gorgeous favors for a shower or other special celebration – your guests won’t be disappointed by this unique treat.

Raisin Coconut Kale Granola

Switch up your morning routine with a generous helping of our crunchy and delicious raisin coconut kale granola. Completely raw and gluten-free, you’ll be impressed by the enticing combination of flavors from organic raisins, kale, dates, coconut flakes, almonds, and more. When the munchies hit, you’ll be happy to have this healthy and tasty granola snack on hand.

What are your favorite ways to enjoy raisins?

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Lower Cholesterol Levels

Adding a handful of raisins to your diet can be a heart-healthy choice. Raisins are naturally low in calories and high in soluble fiber, which regulates blood sugar levels and reduces your body’s absorption of cholesterol. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Connecticut found that consuming one cup of raisins per day and walking regularly reduced both total and LDL “bad” cholesterol levels and suppressed the appetite of participants.

Strong Bones

Calcium is well-known for its ability to build and maintain strong bones, but a lesser known mineral present in raisins is calcium’s trusted sidekick, boron. Boron is a mineral that aids the absorption of calcium and magnesium into the body, and supports bone formation. Preliminary research suggests that boron may play an important role in the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Healthy Eyes

Here’s something that will raise your eyebrows. The polyphenolic phytonutrients present in raisins can actually protect your vision. Vitamin A and carotenoids protect the eye’s retina and slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration. They also act as powerful antioxidants to prevent cell damage by free radicals. Raisins are an excellent food source of the antioxidants that can support normal eye health.

Regulate Blood Glucose Levels

Since raisins are a fairly low glycemic index food with a high fiber content, they are much better at moderating blood glucose levels than refined and processed foods. Research presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 72nd Annual Scientific Session examined the effect of raisin consumption on adults with slightly elevated glucose levels. The participants were split into two groups; the first group snacked on raisins three times a day for 12 weeks, while the second group snacked on other pre-packaged snacks which did not contain fruits or vegetables. The study found that consuming raisins reduced average post-meal glucose levels by 16% whereas the other snacks did not reduce glucose levels.

Oral Health

Reaching for a piece of candy to satisfy that sweet tooth? Consider raisins instead. Raisins contain phytochemicals like oleanolic acid that can fight cavities and gum disease. Research presented at the American Society for Microbiology identified five compounds in raisins that fight several species of oral bacteria related to cavities, tooth loss, and periodontal disease. Raisins just might be the sweetest food your dentist will approve of.

Which health benefits of raisins are most important to you?

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