ou can use other fruits instead. I use the whole pineapple that I cube and placed in the containers, however, more than a few times I made it with canned pineapple and it was fine, a bit sweeter but fine. Instead of the Croutons, you may add walnuts or any type of nuts. You can add anything that you have or like. It can meet your diet standards, like I said if you don't eat croutons you can replace it with nuts, for that extra crunch, eggs for a meaty protein. It's really versatile.