Tropical Fruit & Yogurt Parfait Cups
Layered cups of creamy yogurt, diced mango, pineapple and papaya, topped with a sprinkle of granola and coconut.
Bright layers of mango, pineapple and papaya folded through creamy plain yogurt make a breakfast that looks more like a treat than a typical morning bowl. A sprinkle of granola on top adds a bit of crunch, and a light dusting of shredded coconut ties the tropical flavors together.
Naturally sweet, colorful, and easy to build, this is a genuinely kid-friendly breakfast that needs no cooking at all — kids can even layer their own cup, which tends to make them more eager to eat it. The fruit does the sweetening here, so it stays a lighter option than many packaged parfaits while still feeling special enough for a weekend morning or a fun before-school treat.
Use whatever tropical fruit is ripest and available — banana or kiwi work just as well if mango or papaya aren't on hand.
Ingredients
Most ingredients here are everyday market staples across West Africa. A handful of specialty items may be easiest to find at a local open-air market or an African grocery store if you're elsewhere.
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