Yummy Low Fat Strawberry Granola Dessert
by Sue
(New York)
The Low Fat Desert is not only delicious, it looks temptingly good
Granola Strawberry Parfait
Granola...it isn't just for breakfast! This low-fat, whole grain dessert is just perfect - or parfait, the French word for perfect - for any night after dinner. Or after lunch, they're so luscious!
Serves: 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups low-fat ricotta
1/4 cup low-fat, plain yogurt
5 tablespoons tablespoons strawberry jam
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 1/4 pounds strawberries, trimmed
1 1/2 cups Nature's Path Flax Plus Granola
fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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 Flax Plus 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
(Source: FaveDiets May 2011)