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Strawberry-Banana Parfaits
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Research shows that eating 3 servings of low-fat calcium-rich dairy foods like yogurt can play an important role in weight loss plans.
  3 ratings : 3 reviews

Strawberry-Banana Parfaits

You're 5 ingredients and 10 minutes away from dipping into a deliciously layered dessert or snack of yogurt, fruit and high-fiber cereal. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:10 min
makes:4 servings

2containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free strawberry yogurt
2cups Fiber One® Honey Clusters® cereal
1cup sliced fresh strawberries
1medium banana, thinly sliced
4whole fresh strawberries
1.In each of 4 (10-oz) plastic cups or parfait glasses, layer 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1/4 cup cereal, 1/4 cup strawberry slices and 1/4 of banana slices.
2.Top each with 2 tablespoons yogurt, 1/4 cup cereal and remaining yogurt. Garnish top of each parfait with whole strawberry.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 15); Total Fat 2g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 180mg; Total Carbohydrate 48g (Dietary Fiber 8g, Sugars 23g); Protein 5% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 15%; Iron 15Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Skim Milk; 0 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 3 MyPyramid Servings: 1/2 c Fruits 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 1/2 c Fruits
Yoplait is a registered trademark of YOPLAIT Marques Internationales SAS (France) used under license.

 
 
 
3 Reviews

 

OMG
I just made this for my son (who by the way is the pickiest eater ever) and he loved it. Will be making this parfaits again, maybe next time I'll use blueberries instead of the bananas to mix it up a bit.
Posted at 9:39 AM on November 17 2008 by RDumplet ,

 

Simple... yet Invigorating
Parfaits have always been my favorite.. but these are beyond good... the Fiber Clusters take to a next level. It's difficult not to feel guilty enjoying this, but it's a relief it's all good for you.
Posted at 9:52 AM on October 13 2008 by CrysInLove ,

 

Great!!!!!!!!
this Strawberry-Bananan Parfaits are the thing for thing to on during the 12.00p.m. sacking>it help lose 30 pounds!i told all my friends about it!!!!!!!!!
Posted at 9:39 AM on February 4 2008 by 5789104 , gulfport MS