Best 5 Tropical Banana Nut Parfaits Recipes
Calling all tropical parfait enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to paradise with our delightful Tropical Banana Nut Parfaits. These parfaits are a harmonious blend of creamy, crunchy, and fruity flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a tropical oasis.
Our recipe collection features three irresistible variations of this classic dessert:
1. **Classic Tropical Banana Nut Parfait:** This timeless recipe combines layers of creamy vanilla yogurt, sweet banana slices, crunchy granola, and a drizzle of honey. Its simplicity and balanced flavors make it a crowd-pleaser.
2. **Tropical Green Smoothie Parfait:** For a healthier twist, our Tropical Green Smoothie Parfait is packed with nutrient-rich ingredients. Layers of creamy avocado, tangy pineapple, refreshing spinach, and a hint of lime create a vibrant and flavorful parfait that's both delicious and nutritious.
3. **Tropical Berry Nut Parfait:** This vibrant parfait combines layers of sweet and juicy berries, crunchy nuts, and a creamy coconut yogurt base. Its colorful layers and medley of flavors make it a delightful treat for any occasion.
No matter your preference, each of these parfaits offers a unique taste of the tropics. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your parfait glasses, and let's embark on a tropical flavor adventure!
TROPICAL BANANA BREAD
Moist, tropical banana bread with the addition of pineapple and coconut! So yummy! I adapted several recipes to come up with this one. And, you don't need to use a mixer!
Provided by Frannie
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Fruit Bread Recipes 100+ Banana Bread Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; whisk well to combine. Add flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well until combined. Fold in bananas, pineapple, and coconut; stir until just blended. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 103.9 mg, Sugar 27.5 g
BANANA PUDDING PARFAITS
With fresh bananas, vanilla wafers and a snappy pudding mix, these creamy after-dinner sweets are shared by Margaret Wagner Allen of Abingdon, Virginia. TIP: You can also substitute your favorite fresh berries or other flavors of sugar-free instant pudding mix.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes. Whisk in sour cream and vanilla. Fold in three-fourths of the whipped topping. , Set aside eight vanilla wafers. Place one wafer into each of eight parfait glasses; top with a third of the banana slices and pudding mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with reserved vanilla wafers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
TROPICAL FRUIT PARFAIT
Steps:
- In a small bowl stir together yogurt, lime juice, and cayenne pepper; set aside.
- Spoon 1/4 of drained fruit into the bottom of 2 wine or parfait glasses. Add 1/4 of the banana. Spoon 1/4 cup yogurt mixture over fruit and top with 1/4 cup of granola. Repeat layers.
- Serve immediately garnished with a sprig of fresh mint.
TROPICAL BANANA PARFAITS
Found this healthy dessert in the February 2008 Sunset Magazine. Adapted and then shared by a much appreciated lady by the name of Sarah Abrevaya Stein from a dish her mother used to make. (Give credit where it's due, no?) Very easy and tasty, too!
Provided by Into the Lite
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 4 parfaits, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375. Spread coconut on a baking sheet. Bake until toasty brown, 3 to 5 minutes. (Watch carefully so it doesn't burn!).
- Peel bananas, cut into 1/4-in. thick slices, and put slices in a bowl. Finely shred zest from the lime over the banana slices. Juice the lime and toss juice with banana slices.
- Divide 1/2 the banana slices among four parfait glasses or small glass bowls,lifting bananas out of the lime juice with a fork or slotted spoon. Top bananas in each glass with 1/4 Cup sorbet and sprinkle with 1 T. coconut. Repeat to make a second layer in each parfait. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.7, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 16.3, Sodium 11.4, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 9.6, Protein 2.7
BRAZIL NUT & BANANA PARFAIT
Rich in protein, the oats and nuts in this sweet, crunchy dessert will help keep blood sugar levels stable.
Provided by Gill Paul
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the brazil nuts and maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat and cook until the syrup bubbles. Remove from the heat and stir in the oats. Transfer to a nonstick baking sheet and place in a preheated oven, at 325°F, for 10 minutes, or until the oats are toasted and sticky.
- Mix the yogurt with the vanilla, cinnamon, and confectioners' sugar and set aside. Reserve 4 slices of banana for decoration, then place the remaining bananas in another bowl with the lemon juice and raw sugar and toss to coat.
- Divide half the yogurt mixture among 4 glass bowls or sundae glasses, top with half the bananas, then half the nut mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with the nut mixture. Decorate with the reserved banana slices and chill until ready to serve.
Tips:
- For a creamy parfait, use frozen bananas and blend them with a little almond milk or yogurt until smooth.
- If you don't have granola, you can use chopped nuts, seeds, or oats.
- For a more decadent parfait, add a drizzle of chocolate syrup or caramel sauce.
- To make a layered parfait, start with a layer of granola, then yogurt, then bananas, and repeat.
- You can also add other fruits to your parfait, such as berries, mangoes, or peaches.
Conclusion:
Tropical Banana Nut Parfaits are a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. They're perfect for a hot summer day, and they're also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits, nuts, and yogurt. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give Tropical Banana Nut Parfaits a try. You won't be disappointed!
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