A few days ago my older son looked at my husband and I and said: “You know…you guys should go on a date.” I was puzzled for a moment, looked at my husband and started to think there might be a catch.
Nope. Nothing, Nada! No catch, no extra benefits for watching his younger brother, just a spontaneous gesture, and I scream inside with joy to know that there is another romantic in the house, which is not me by the way, and I pray he continues this way.
David is a delight, a great son, he has a compassionate heart and wants to make people feel special. I must confess that I am a proud mama, and if I don’t control myself right now, this post will be about my kids instead of this Parfait.
Of course I took this great opportunity and ask my husband if he could take me to a restaurant warehouse. I told you I wasn’t the romantic one in the house, but hey, we ended up having a great time.
Mangoes are a yellowish-red tropical treasures, and the fragrant aroma is to die for. If you could stand by a mango tree you would know what I am talking about.
Lately, I have been looking and making very easy and fast recipes because my younger son is with a new online school program and requires me to give him a little extra help. Not to mention that they are eating so much throughout the day that the most spoken phrase is this house is: “I am hungry!” Watch out grocery bill, you will double soon.
Power Foods has been a great recipe book to accommodate my busy schedule, I have been using this book a lot and so far I have been very impressed with the recipes and photos. Enjoy!
Mango Strawberry Parfait with Greek Yogurt and Ginger Honey Sauce
Adapted from Power Foods
Ingredients
2 inches ginger
3 tbsp. honey
1 lime
2 diced mangoes
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries
2 cups of Greek-style yogurt
1 cup granola
1/4 cup fresh mint finely chopped plus some more for garnishing
Directions
1. With a teaspoon, peel the ginger. Grate it than strain the extract, you should get about 1 tablespoon of ginger juice. Add honey, lime and set aside.
2. Meanwhile dice the mangoes and strawberries and put it in a bowl.
3. Add the chopped mint, the ginger mixture and mix well. Get your cups ready to be assembled. Have the granola and the Greek yogurt ready as well.
4. Let the fun begin! I made 4 very generous portions with this recipe but you choose how much you want to add in yours. The layers are: Fruits, yogurt, fruits, yogurt, granola, and garnishing with mint. Serve chilled.
Now, in case you were wondering who is the romantic in my house? It’s my husband! I have many stories to tell you, maybe another time.
That was my first Parfait ever and it was gone very fast.
Are you looking for more recipes ideas with fruits in it? Here are some of my favorites:
Frozen Brazilian Pineapple Delight
This parfait looks so delicious! I love all that fresh fruit! I could eat this for breakfast or dessert!
Aww…can we trade sons for a day or two? Take your pick, I have two boys…LOL. David sounds like he has the most beautiful heart and you’re right to be so proud. Okay, about your parfait, it screams of health and gorgeous flavors that I could easily eat 2 or 3 servings of this! It’s healthy, right?
PS. I missed coming over here, lots to catch up.
every time when my husband and I go on a “date” we drop kids off at grandma’s house, and reaction “why, you are already married?” LOL!
You made such a great parfait, flavorful and beautiful! Thanks for sharing dear and have a wonderful Sunday!
I love healthy parfaits and this one looks beautiful and delicious!
Hahaha, your son is adorable! And this parfait looks scrumptious! I love anything healthy and anything with fruit. Great recipe and I love your pictures, they’re stellar!
Date night….of heard of those…I put them in the same class as a unicorn.
I really like the inclusion of the ginger in this recipe. Congrats on top 9
Mmmm! This looks so good. I love mangoes and love the idea of using them for a breakfast parfait.
beautiful blog! I’m so glad Foodbuzz featured you, I have a new regular read
Congrats on top 9! This looks so good!
What a great breakfast idea! This ginger honey sauce looks wonderful! This could also be a healthy dessert option! Great photos too!
Oi Ana! Seu filho é um fofo!
Que delícia de receita! Parabéns pelo Top 9!
Love the ingredients in your recipe. Yum factor.
My favorite part of this is the ginger! Mmmmmmm