Crunchy Tropical Parfaits

Recipe by: Makers of LACTAID® Brand Products

Yield: 2 Serves 2

Prep Time: 6 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Tropical Granola

1/4 cup rolled oats

3/4 teaspoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 pinch ground ginger

1 tablespoon sweetened coconut flakes

1 tablespoon macadamia nuts, chopped into 1/8-inch dice

2 1/4 teaspoons honey

1 1/4 teaspoon canola oil

1/2 cup fresh (or thawed frozen) pineapple cut into 1/2-inch dice

2 4-ounce containers LACTAID Nonfat Lactose Free Vanilla Yogurt

6 tablespoons tropical granola

1/2 medium banana, sliced

Preheat oven to 300F. In a large bowl combine oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, coconut and macadamia nuts. Drizzle with honey and canola oil and mix well with a large spoon until thoroughly combined.
Pour into an 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Spread evenly in a 1/4 inch layer.
Bake for 15 minutes then stir and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
Remove from oven. Allow to cool completely, about 45 minutes. Set aside.
Once granola has cooled, prepare parfaits: Arrange 2 1-cup parfait glasses. Spoon 1/4 cup pineapple into each glass. Top with 1/2 container yogurt. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons granola. Cover with 1/4 of a sliced banana. Add 1/2 additional container yogurt and top with 1 1/2 tablespoons remaining granola.