Recipe: Organic roasted cherry parfaits

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2 containers filled with cream, granola and cherries

Balsamic vinegar brings out the sweetness of the cherries in this dessert.

You may not expect balsamic vinegar to pair so well with cherries, but it is a delicious combination. The tangy flavor from the balsamic vinegar really brings out the sweetness of the cherries.

Serves 3 (6-ounce mason jar parfaits)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh organic cherries, pitted and halved
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts
  • 1 cup plain lowfat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Marinate the cherries in balsamic vinegar while the oven is preheating. Spread the cherries on a baking sheet and bake them for 20 minutes. Mix the yogurt and honey together, stirring with a spoon. Evenly layer all ingredients into three 6-ounce mason jars for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

Nutrition facts (serving size: 1, 6-ounce parfait): 309 calories

Source: Sheknows.com, adapted from She Wears Many Hats

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