STYLETravis London's Healthy Chic Eat of the Week: Sweetly in Spring Mango Almond Parfait
April 13 2012, Published 8:33 a.m. ET
Travis London is all about eating and living well — the healthy and chic way — and every week, he shares tips and recipes right here on OKmagazine.com.
This week, Travis shares his delicious recipe for a Spring Mango Almond Parfait!
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“Spring brings not only the flowers and trees back to life, but also the abundance of mangoes.
Mangoes are not only high in fiber, but are virtually fat free — so go ahead and indulge with my Spring Mango Almond Parfait. Experience a taste of the tropics without ever leaving your kitchen,” Travis tells OK!.
SWEETLY IN SPRING MANGO ALMOND PARFAIT
Serves 4
Ingredients:
3 mangoes, peeled, halved, pitted, diced
1 12-ounce container of fresh yogurt
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup crushed graham crackers crumbs
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Directions:
In a parfait glass, layer a tablespoon of yogurt, followed by diced mango, layer a spoonful of crumbs and then another tablespoon of yogurt topped with a teaspoon of sliced almonds. Continue alternating layers of mango, crumbs and almonds with the yogurt. Do this in four separate parfait glasses.
Chic Tip: For a chicer presentation when serving, serve topped with a mint sprig and a cherry.
Healthy Fact: Mangoes have been shown to offer some protection against infections.
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