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These breakfast parfaits are made of layers of fruit, fruit purée and granola in a similar fashion to an ice cream sundae. Who says you can't have dessert for breakfast? Ingredients:
1 cup blueberries |
1 cup blackberries, cut in half lengthwise |
1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced |
1 mango, peeled, pitted and diced |
1 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced |
1/4 cup fresh or bottled apple juice |
5 large bananas, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces |
2 tsp. fresh or bottled lemon juice |
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut |
4 cups store-bought or homemade granola |
Directions:
1. Combine blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, mango, kiwi and apple juice in a medium bowl. Toss gently to combine and set aside.
2. In a food processor, process bananas and lemon juice for 1 minute or until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the container. Add coconut and process 2 to 3 minutes more or until extremely light and creamy. Transfer mixture to a glass bowl.
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4. To assemble parfaits:
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6. In the bottom of 4 large glasses or dessert dishes, add 1/2 cup mixed fruit mixture, 1/2 cup granola and follow with 1/2 cup banana-coconut cream mixture.
7. Repeat layers, ending with banana-coconut cream mixture.
8. Serve immediately.
9. Variation: Use nondairy plain or flavored soy yogurt as a substitute for the banana-coconut cream mixture. Feel free to substitute other fruits to suit your personal taste or seasonal availability.
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