PARADISE PARFAITS

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I depend on pudding and chopped fruit for dessert. My parfait, for instance, give fresh fruit, vanilla pudding and crunchy nuts a fun twist with cookie crumbs and coconuts.-Lee Ann Odell, Erie , Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant French vanilla pudding mix
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
16 reduced-fat vanilla wafers, divided
1 medium firm banana, sliced
4 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
3/4 cup halved green grapes
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Whisk in extract. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Refrigerate for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, coarsely crush 12 wafers; set aside. In parfait glasses, layer banana slices, half of the cookie crumbs, half of the walnuts and pudding and all of the strawberries. Top with the remaining cookie crumbs and pudding, all of the grapes and remaining nuts. Garnish with toasted coconut and a whole vanilla wafer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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IHSAN ASLAM

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I love that this parfait is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use any kind of fruit I have on hand.

Hajra Rafiq Hajra Rafiq

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This parfait is the perfect make-ahead breakfast. I make a few on Sunday night and then I have breakfast all week long.

Waqar Jan

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I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but I really enjoyed this parfait. The fruit and granola helped to balance out the tartness of the yogurt.

Abdul Hayu

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This parfait is the perfect way to start the day. It's light and refreshing, and the fruit and granola give me a boost of energy.

Sherjeel Malik

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I love that this parfait is so versatile. You can make it with any kind of fruit or yogurt you like. I also like to add a dollop of whipped cream on top.

Prince Das

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This parfait is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty. It's healthy and delicious.

Ahmed Rakib

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I'm not a big fan of parfaits, but this one was really good. The fruit and granola added a nice crunch and the yogurt was creamy and smooth.

Kristina Thapa

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This parfait is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use any kind of fruit I have on hand.

Jeffrey Saylor

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I've been making this parfait for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect way to start the day or to enjoy as a snack.

Banabutt Banabutt

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This parfait is the perfect summer breakfast. It's light and refreshing, and the fruit adds a nice pop of color.

Hana Asgdom

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I love that this parfait is so customizable. You can add any toppings you like. I like to add chopped nuts, seeds, or even a drizzle of honey.

prince Shablu

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This parfait is the perfect make-ahead breakfast. I make a few on Sunday night and then I have breakfast all week long.

Raihan Ak

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This was a great way to get my kids to eat more fruit. They loved the sweet and creamy parfait.

Tumisho Ledwaba

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I'm not a big fan of yogurt, but I really enjoyed this parfait. The fruit and granola helped to balance out the tartness of the yogurt.

Kimuli Emmanuel

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This parfait is the perfect way to use up leftover fruit. I had some strawberries and blueberries that were about to go bad, so I threw them in a parfait and they were delicious.