Fresh Apples and Graham Crackers

There is nothing like snacking on a sweet crunchy apple after dinner and then I had an idea to make a desert that was more like a cold un-baked apple pie. Not sure if the I achieved the cold un-baked apple pie part but this turned out to be a tasty dessert anyway.










This Recipe Makes 2 Servings:
1 Red Delicious Apple (diced into 1/4" cubes w/skin)
1/2 cup Crushed Graham crackers
1/4 cup Almond Milk
1 1/2 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tsp Vanilla extract

Total Prep/Cook Time:
10-15 minutes

In 2 separate small bowls combine:

1. Apples/ Vanilla/ 1/2 tbsp brown sugar

2. Graham Crackers/ 1 tbsp Brown Sugar/ Almond milk* This mixture should have the look of damp sand. If too loose add more graham crackers; If too stiff add more almond milk.

Place half of the graham cracker mixture into a glass bowl or cup for serving. Top with diced apples. As a garnish, use cinnamon or sliced raw almonds.

Yummy!

Thanksgiving Menu Highlights: Sweet Potato Parfait

If you're anything like my friend Monica, dessert often is the start of the meal instead of the end and this parfait is so good we have also been eating them as snacks!






This recipe makes 8 parfaits
Ingredients:
3 cups mashed sweet potatos
2 cups whipped cream
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup of coarsly ground grahm crackers
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon


Total Prep/Cook time:
35 minutes

In mixing bowl combine:
Sweet Potatoes/ Cream Cheese/Sugar

Whip with hand mixer until very smooth. Set aside.

In 8 seperate 8oz clear glassware layer:
1. 1 tbsp of coconut milk on the bottom
2. 1 tbsp of grahm crackers as the second layer
3. 1/3 cup sweet potato mixture as the third layer
4. 1/4 cup whipped cream as top layer

Evenly divide brown sugar and walnuts and top parfaits. Sprinkle each parfait with cinnamon.

*Keep referigerated until ready to eat.

Enjoy!