Fresh Fruit with Cream and a Healthy Twist

With Granola

Berries and cream are delicious, but we can't go around eating whipped cream all the time without consequences, so here is a wonderful alternative. It is a small portion of whipped cream to give it the fluffy texture with pureed fresh raspberries and Greek yogurt mixed in.  It is a wonderful desert or a special occasion breakfast that kids LOVE! This makes about 5 servings.

Recipe:

1 cup whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 - 2 tbl powdered sugar

1 small package of raspberries (pureed)

1 cup Greek yogurt

16 oz fresh berries (raspberries and blackberries are pictured, but your   favorite fruits will work also)
1 cup Vanilla Almond (or other) granola (optional)
Mint sprigs make a great garnish


Directions:

Pour cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in mixing bowl and blend until thick (about 3 or 4 minutes). Puree raspberries and fold both the raspberries and Greek yogurt into the whipped cream until completely mixed, then layer the berries and cream (and granola if you are adding it) into bowls or glasses, top with the mint and serve.

Unfortunately, they can't be made ahead of time because the juice from the berries separates out after they are left standing, but they make very pretty, healthy (ish) deserts.

Without Granola