Savory Summer Sweetness: A Perfect Parfait

Courtesy of Aaron McCargo Jr.

When I stumbled across Big Daddy's Parfait recipe I thought oo la la, a new take on an old favorite. But it wasn't until I tasted the savory delight that I had to give the recipe double whoo hoos!!

Want a quick summer treat that's sure to please any dessert eater? Then Big Daddy's Parfait is for you!

• 2 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 cup dried coconut flakes
• 16 ounce box granola cereal (recommended: Kashi)
• 24 ounce ounces vanilla yogurt, drained
• 3 item bananas, sliced
• 1 1/2 item pints strawberries, stemmed and quartered
• 1 1/2 item pints blackberries
• 1 item pint blueberries
• 1/2 cup pineapple, diced
• 8 ounce container whipped cream (recommended: Cool Whip)

In a small bowl, mix orange zest, sugar and coconut. Set aside. In large 2-quart dish or big martini glass start assembling parfait by layering granola, yogurt and then fruit, bananas, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries. Repeat until all is layered. Sprinkle coconut mix over fruit. In a large bowl, fold pineapple into whipped cream and put a scoop on top of each serving. Garnish with mint.

And viola! You've got yourself a light summer treat that's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

My 2 Cents: I used honey instead of sugar and instead of pineapple, I used mango. The result? Culinary perfection!

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