Rise 'n' Shine Parfait

SERVES: 4

Who would think cream cheese and granola could be this elegant?! Wake up to an exciting and healthy breakfast that's a change of pace from the typical morning breakfast routine.

What You'll Need

3/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (12-ounce) container light cream cheese, softened
1 cup chopped fresh, frozen or canned fruit (thawed, if frozen)
1 cup granola

What to Do

In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine raisins, orange juice, sugar, and vanilla. Cover and microwave at high power for 45 seconds; let stand 1 minute, until raisins plump up. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
In a medium bowl, whisk cream cheese until smooth. Stir in raisin mixture until well combined.
In 4 dessert dishes or parfait glasses, layer cream cheese mixture, fruit, and granola. Repeat layers then serve, or cover loosely and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Use your favorite fresh, frozen or canned fruit - like peaches, strawberries, blueberries or raspberries - and garnish with additional fruit, if desired.
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bubbles84

Jul 08, 2013

I made these this morning & thought it was so decadent. Almost like eating a dessert for breakfast. I used strawberries and blueberries but I will definitely try with peaches because that would be even better. I disagree with the other comments. I think the cream cheese is a nice change from yogurt that can get so boring.

susiepaup 7794313

Apr 23, 2011

I made this recipe, but I agree with SherriO, leave out the cream cheese and add yogurt.

SherriO

Jul 26, 2010

This recipe sounds good, but where's the yogurt? " Who would think yogurt and granola could be this elegant?!" The description and the ingredients do not jive. I will try this though. For my breakfast parfair, I layer yogurt, cereal, and sometimes fruit.