It’s officially summer! Unfortunately, much of the country is experiencing a heat wave. And we aren’t turning on our ovens. If you are trying to beat the heat, enjoying refreshing, hydrating fruit can be the sweet, fiber-rich solution!
Tomorrow is National Strawberry Parfait Day! We adore a holiday that celebrates fruit! If it’s cool around you, this could be the perfect opportunity to visit a field that lets you pick your own strawberries or visit a farmer’s market. If it’s too warm, store-bought strawberries will still be delicious!
Traditionally, strawberry parfaits are ice cream or frozen custard layered with strawberries and whipped cream. Nowadays, we have broadened the definition to include cake, granola and other things. To us, as long as it’s layered and includes strawberries and something creamy, it counts! That’s why we are sharing four recipes we would thrilled to enjoy in the summer weather!
We like how simple this recipe is. It takes a while because of needing the Jello to set, but it couldn’t be simpler! The instructions call for whisking half the liquid Jello into “sugar-free whipped cream.” We think that means Sugar-free Cool Whip. We suggest making a slight change and just whipping heavy cream to a firm consistency (but not butter!) and then folding the liquid Jello into your homemade whipped cream. It will raise the calories and fat, but it will lower the additives and make it tastier! It’s up to you! As written, a serving has 36 calories, four grams of carbs and 0.9 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This simple parfait has six ingredients if you include salt in your ingredient count! We love it when things are so simple. There is no heat required to make this concoction of strawberry whipped cream and strawberry jam! If you like firmer whipped cream, we recommend making them an hour or two ahead of when you want to serve them and chilling them in the fridge. A serving has 223 calories, six grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 22 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Chocolate, strawberry and vanilla is a classic combination! This is another six-ingredient recipe, including the mint garnish — which is optional! If you are a chocolate lover, this is a must-try this summer. We love how pretty this recipe is. It’s perfect for entertaining, and it has flavors to make everyone happy! A serving has 233 calories, nine grams of carbs, two grams of fiber and 23 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
This recipe is more complicated than the others we’ve shared today. It also requires turning on the stovetop to make a delicious almond crumble to add to the dish. This dish is perfect for people who want protein and a classic strawberry parfait with whipped cream, jam and a crumbly layer. The twist is that the whipped cream is made with cottage cheese, the jam has chia seeds and the crumble is made with almonds. All that adds up to a protein-packed treat with 16.4 grams of protein! Additionally, a serving has 313.8 calories, 16 grams of carbs, 5.7 grams of fiber and 21.9 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope you love these strawberry parfaits. They can help you beat the heat. Remember to stay hydrated and enjoy plenty of hydrating foods as we wait for the heatwave to break!
