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Ambrosia Parfait

Here’s a modern twist to a comforting favorite. It’s perfect not only for dessert but also as a starter for a summer brunch.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6, 1 cup per serving

Ingredients

1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges in water or light syrup, drained
1 cup cubed fresh or bottled mango
1 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits in their own juice, drained
1 medium banana, sliced
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1 tablespoon shredded sweetened coconut
3 cups fat-free lemon yogurt
2 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium bowl, stir together the mandarin oranges, mango, pineapple, banana, strawberries, and coconut.

    Step 2

    To assemble, spoon about 1/4 cup yogurt into each parfait glass or small bowl. Top each with 1/4 cup fruit mixture. Repeat. Sprinkle with the cranberries. Serve or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 188

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 0.5g

    Step 6

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 7

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 8

    Polyunsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Monounsaturated: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 2mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 92mg

    Step 12

    Carbohydrates: 41g

    Step 13

    Fiber: 2g

    Step 14

    Sugars: 37g

    Step 15

    Protein: 7g

    Step 16

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 17

    1 Fruit

    Step 18

    1 Fat-Free Milk

    Step 19

    1 Carbohydrate

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