Peanut Butter Banana Parfaits

After May’s month of orange, it is finally June and time to celebrate this month’s color- yellow! There are a lot of yellow fruits and vegetables that are fun to prepare and enjoy during the summer. Today’s recipe incorporates bananas, but also yogurt, to celebrate National Dairy Month. Yogurt is a cultured milk product that provides an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D, and probiotics. Now, most of us have heard about calcium and vitamin D, but what about probiotics? Recently, they have become a very popular topic! Probiotics are live bacteria that are beneficial for digestive health. Additionally, it has been found that the addition of these good bacteria to our digestive system also strengthens our immune system! And don't worry, bananas are great too! They provide a source of fiber and potassium, essential for regulating the intestines and heart rhythm. There are just too many benefits to pass up this recipe!

We found this recipe to be not only beneficial for health, but also perfect for hungry kids! It is a combination of popular “kid foods” such as peanut butter, graham crackers, and bananas. Beyond all the great benefits from yogurt and bananas mentioned earlier, we can't forget about peanut butter! Peanut butter is always a great snack for kids (as long as there are no peanut allergies!) because it serves as a source of protein that keeps you fuller longer. Try this recipe at home and serve it as a snack! We are sure you and the kids will love this fun way to Color Your Basket Yellow!

Peanut Butter Banana Parfaits

Ingredients:

1½ cups vanilla yogurt

½ cup peanut butter

⅛ cup honey

2 bananas, peeled and sliced

¾ cup graham cracker crumbs or 4 graham crackers

Directions

1) Combine yogurt, peanut butter and honey in a bowl and beat until smooth.

2) In a parfait glass, layer the yogurt mixture, the sliced banana, and the crushed graham crackers.

3) Enjoy!

Adapted from suburbia-unwrapped.com

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