Granola Strawberry Parfait
Parfait is the French word for perfect. That’s about the best way to describe the taste of this luscious low-fat, whole grain dessert–edible proof that granola is not just breakfast fare! If you don’t have 6 tall parfait glasses, use wine goblets or drinking glasses.
Serves 6
At Nature’s Path we recommend you use organic ingredients whenever possible.
This recipe was created especially for Nature’s Path® by Lorna Sass, the award-winning cookbook author of Whole Grains, Every Day, Every Way and Whole Grains for Busy People.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup Low-Fat Ricotta
- 1/4 c. Low-Fat, Plain Yogurt
- 4 to 5 tbsp. Strawberry Jam (depending on desired sweetness)
- 1 tsp. Orange Zest, grated
- 1 to 1 1/4 lbs. Strawberries, trimmed
- 1 1/2 cup Nature's Path® FlaxPlus Granola
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Directions:
- Puree ricotta, yogurt, and jam in a food processor. Stir in orange zest.
- Reserve 6 small strawberries for garnish; cut remaining strawberries into thick slices.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons FlaxPlus granola into each glass. Top with 2 tablespoons of ricotta mixture and a thick layer of strawberry slices. Repeat with a second layer of granola, ricotta, and strawberries. Top with a whole strawberry, and garnish with a few mint leaves.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed, up to 6 hours.
