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Enjoy sweet red papaya and mixed berry parfaits

<p>Combined with fruity goodness, enjoy this parfait as the perfect afternoon (or morning) snack.</p> <p><strong>Time to prepare: </strong>5 minutes</p> <p><strong>Cooking time: </strong>10 minutes</p> <p><strong>Serves: </strong>4</p> <p><strong>Ingredients</strong></p> <div class="article-body"> <ul> <li>400g red papaya</li> <li>500g (2 cups) natural Greek or vanilla yoghurt</li> <li>200g (2 cups) toasted muesli or granola</li> <li>250g (2 cups) frozen mixed berries</li> <li>1 tbsp water</li> </ul> <p><strong>Directions</strong></p> <ol> <li>In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer berries and water for four to five minutes, until just warm and syrupy.</li> <li>Mash slightly with a fork and set aside to cool while you peel, de-seed and dice papaya.</li> <li>Spoon 2 tablespoons muesli (or granola) into the base of four glasses.</li> <li>Layer each glass with ¼ cup yoghurt, 2 tablespoons berry compote, ¼ cup diced papaya and 2 tablespoons granola. Repeat layers and serve immediately.</li> </ol> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="http://www.australianpapaya.com.au/" target="_blank"><span>Papaya Australia</span></a>.</em><a rel="noopener" href="http://www.australianpapaya.com.au/" target="_blank"></a></p> </div> <div class="social-media-column"> <div class="addthis_sharing_toolbox" data-url="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/red-papaya-and-mixed-berry-parfaits.aspx" data-title="Red Papaya and Mixed Berry Parfaits | WYZA Australia" data-description="Combined with fruity goodness, enjoy this parfait as the perfect afternoon (or morning) snack. - wyza.com.au"> <div id="atstbx3" class="at-share-tbx-element addthis-smartlayers addthis-animated at4-show" aria-labelledby="at-bf1a309b-c186-43e3-9374-8a1eda6455d2"><em>Republished with permission of <a href="https://www.wyza.com.au/recipes/red-papaya-and-mixed-berry-parfaits.aspx">Wyza.com.au</a>.</em></div> </div> </div>

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Full of goodness: Papaya chia oat breakfast parfait

<p>These parfaits are super easy to pull together, and are full of the goodness of papaya, oats and chia seeds. The combination is packed with flavour, vitamins and fibre, and will keep you satisfied for hours.</p> <p><strong>Ingredients: </strong></p> <p><strong>Oat Layer</strong></p> <ul> <li>1 cup oats</li> <li>1 cup almond milk unsweetened (or milk of choice)</li> <li>Natural sweetener to taste</li> <li>1/2 cup water</li> </ul> <p><strong>Papaya Layer</strong></p> <ul> <li>1/2 Ruby Rise Red Papaya, seeds removed; chop pulp to desired size</li> </ul> <p><strong>Papaya Chia Layer</strong></p> <ul> <li>1/4 cup chia seeds</li> <li>2 Tbsp Ruby Rise Red Papaya pulp mashed</li> <li>1 cup yoghurt (eg coconut, almond, soy)</li> <li>1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)</li> <li>Natural sweetener to taste (white granulated stevia, xylitol, coconut sugar, maple syrup)</li> <li>1/2 cup water (as required)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Method:</strong></p> <ol> <li>Mix all the ingredients for the oat layer well. Allow to soak for 30 minutes or overnight. Add more liquid as required when ready to serve.</li> <li>Mix all ingredients for the papaya chia later in a jar and place in the fridge for 30 minutes or overnight to swell. Add additional liquid as required prior to serving.</li> <li>Layer compote in desired pattern.</li> <li>Sprinkle with muesli, nuts or seeds to serve if desired.</li> </ol> <p><em>Photo and recipe by Jo Ross, Healthy Eating Jo.</em></p>

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Red papaya and mixed berry parfaits

<p>This red papaya and mixed berry parfait is easy to make and a great energy boost that will please everyone.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 4</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>400g red papaya</li> <li>500g (2 cups) natural Greek or vanilla yoghurt</li> <li>200g (2 cups) toasted muesli or granola</li> <li>250g (2 cups) frozen mixed berries</li> <li>1 tbsp water</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <p>1. In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer berries and water for four to five minutes, until just warm and syrupy. Mash slightly with a fork and set aside to cool while you peel, de-seed and dice papaya.</p> <p>2. Spoon 2 tablespoons muesli (or granola) into the base of four glasses.</p> <p>3.  Layer each glass with ¼ cup yoghurt, 2 tablespoons berry compote, ¼ cup diced papaya and 2 tablespoons granola. Repeat layers and serve immediately.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of <a href="http://australianpapaya.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Australian Papaya</span></strong></a>. </em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </strong></em><strong>The Way Mum Made It</strong><em><strong>, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</strong></em></p>

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Melon breakfast parfait

<p>Simple, but very effective (and most importantly delicious), this melon breakfast parfait is a great way to mix up the most important meal of the day.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span> </strong>1</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Muesli</li> <li>Melon</li> <li>Low fat banana yogurt</li> <li>Banana slices</li> <li>Toasted almonds or coconut</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Prepare your parfait by filling a large glass with the following layers…</li> <li>Bottom Layer: Muesli.</li> <li>Next Layer: Melon.</li> <li>Next Layer: Low-fat banana yogurt.</li> <li>Next Layer: Muesli.</li> <li>Next Layer: Melon.</li> <li>Top Layer: Low-fat banana yogurt.</li> <li>Garnish with a slice of banana, toasted almonds or coconut, and chunks of watermelon.</li> </ol> <p>Have you ever tried a parfait, or a similar dish? Do you have any suggestions for our recipe? Let us know in the comments, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Australian Melon Association. For more information <a href="http://www.melonsaustralia.org.au/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook,</em> The Way Mum Made It<em>, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/09/honey-poached-pears-with-oat-almond-and-banana-pancakes/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Honey poached pears with oat, almond and banana pancakes</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/banana-bread/"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Banana bread</strong></span></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/overnight-wholegrain-oats-date-fig/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Overnight wholegrain oats with date and fig puree</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Strawberry cream cheese parfait

<p> These creamy and smooth strawberry parfaits taste as good as they look! Filled with cream and the sweet strawberries, they make a decadent dessert.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 4</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>4 cups sliced strawberries, divided</li> <li>¼ cup granulated sugar</li> <li>1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese</li> <li>½ cup low-fat cream cheese, softened</li> <li>¼ cup powdered sugar</li> <li>1 tablespoon water</li> <li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li> <li>1 cup amaretti cookie crumbs (about 8 cookies)</li> <li>½ cup frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Place 2 cups of strawberry slices and granulated sugar in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Set this aside for now.</li> <li>Combine ricotta, cream cheese, powdered sugar and water in a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk.</li> <li>Spoon 2 tablespoons cookie crumbs into each of 4 parfait glasses.</li> <li>Top each portion with 2 tablespoons strawberry puree, 1/4 cup strawberry slices, and 3 tablespoons ricotta mixture; repeat the layers. Drizzle the remaining strawberry puree over each serving. Chill for 2 hours.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/01/lemon-blueberry-muffins/">Lemon blueberry muffins</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/01/apple-and-cinnamon-mug-cake/">5-minute apple and cinnamon mug cake</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2015/12/apple-and-blueberry-yogurt-bars/">Apple and blueberry yogurt bars</a></em></strong></span></p>

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