Fruit and Granola Parfaits
Use any kind of fruit in this yummy, heart-healthy dessert. A combination of apples, pears, and strawberries is a tasty option to the kiwifruit, banana, orange, and raspberries. You'll need about 3 cups of fruit total.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
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1/4 cup tub-style fat-free cream cheese
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1 tablespoon honey
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 kiwifruit, halved lengthwise and sliced
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1 medium banana, sliced
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1 medium orange, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and sliced
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1-1/2 cups frozen lightly sweetened red raspberries, thawed and drained
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1 cup low-fat granola
Directions
1.
In a small mixing bowl combine the yogurt, cream cheese, honey, and cinnamon. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined; chill for 1 to 4 hours.
2.
In a small bowl stir together fruit. Divide one-third of the fruit mixture among 4 parfait glasses or wine goblets. Spoon about half each of cream cheese mixture and granola atop fruit; repeat layers. Top with remaining third of fruit. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare the cream cheese mixture. Cover and chill up to 4 hours. Assemble parfaits just before serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 243, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 164 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 14%, Vitamin C 122%, Calcium 16%, Iron 12%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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