Celebrate the holiday with these Patriotic Parfaits!
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We love holidays and try to make each one special! We also like ice cream and frozen dessert!
Pair the two together and you've got the perfect reason to make this super yummy and easy Patriotic Parfait!
Celebrate the holiday with this healthy and delicious warm weather treat!
If enjoying frozen dessert is on your Summer Bucket List, then you've come to the right place!
Work up an appetite and have fun with this Patriotic Scavenger Hunt!
You can go decadent and make this parfait with rich, full-flavored ice cream or choose a lighter tasty base such as low fat frozen yogurt or use a 'Nice Cream' base of frozen bananas whirled up in your food processor!
These Patriotic Parfaits will taste divine no matter how you layer them!
Need a quick breakfast option?
Use frozen bananas or yogurt along with granola and berries for a perfect breakfast option on one of those hot summer mornings when the idea of cooking is simply out of the question!
Do you enjoy frozen desserts as much as we do? Visit our Go-To Smoothie Bowl and Frozen Hot Chocolate posts for more easy and delish desserts!
Here are some fun kids' books that go along with this refreshing treat, on our 15 Best Books for Kids Who Love Ice Cream list; it has something for every reader!
On to the Patriotic Parfaits!
This recipe makes one 2-cup serving! Adjust as needed!
Ingredients:
2-3 large strawberries, washed and sliced
1/4 cup frozen or fresh blueberries (if fresh, wash and pat dry)
Vanilla ice cream or non-dairy frozen dessert - 1/2 - 1/3 cup
Whipped topping
Optional: Raspberries - Cenzia loves raspberries, so we always include some!
2 cup Mason jar or parfait glass of your choosing!
Directions:
Put sliced strawberries on the bottom
Top with a layer of vanilla ice cream or non-dairy frozen dessert
Add a layer of blueberries
Add a layer with more vanilla ice cream or non-dairy frozen dessert
Top with whichever berry is your fave! We did raspberries, blueberries and strawberries!
Finish with some whipped topping!
Optional: Chocolate shavings or sprinkles on top!
Perfect and refreshing for a hot afternoon or post barbecue dessert, these Patriotic Parfaits are a perennial favorite at My Kidz Bookshelf!
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Looking to add some more fun to your holiday?
Whether it's the 4th of July or Memorial Day, our Stars and Stripes Patriotic Scavenger Hunt FREE printable is the perfect activity to keep the kids entertained!
It's also a great way to work up an appetite for some Patriotic Parfaits!!
Have a fave dessert that you like to celebrate with? Let us know in the comments below!
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Enjoy!
April & Cenzia
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