 So versatile, you
Start the day
with a parfait...raisins, fresh fruit, light, easy-to-make
orange-raisin cream cheese and crunchy granola layered in your
favorite stemmed glasses. It's a healthful and easy-to-make
breakfast!Ingredients
1 cup Natural Raisins
4 tablespoons orange juice divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tub (12-oz.) softened light or fat free cream
cheese
2 cups chopped fresh berries and
peaches *
1/2 cup low-fat granola
Directions:In
microwave-safe bowl, COMBINE raisins, 1 tablespoon orange
juice and vanilla.
COVER and microwave on HIGH (100%) for 45 seconds; let
stand one minute to plump raisins.
REMOVE 1/4 cup raisins for garnish.
ADD sugar and remaining 3 tablespoons of orange juice to
raisins in bowl; stir to dissolve sugar.
In medium bowl, WHISK cream cheese until smooth.
STIR
in
raisin mixture and blend well. Remove 1/4 cup for garnish.
LAYER
in four tall wine or parfait glasses in the following order:
raisin cream cheese mixture, chopped fruit, granola; repeat
layers of cream cheese mixture and fruit.
GARNISH with a dollop of cream cheese mixture and sprinkle with raisins.
*Thawed,
frozen fruits may be used.
Per Serving: Calories 410; Protein 10g; Fat 14g; Carbohydrates 60g;
Sodium 433 mg; Dietary Fiber 4g; Cholesterol 40mg.
Makes 4
servings.
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