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Deconstruct tasty treats for parfaits that work for grab-and-go

Banana split breakfast boats from Central Intermediate School (Roxana, IL)

Banana split breakfast boats from Central Intermediate School (Roxana, IL)

Need some fun ideas to boost your breakfast participation? Deconstruct tasty treats and turn into parfaits!

Try these fun ideas:

  • “Candy corn”: Layer pineapple, mandarin oranges, and vanilla yogurt. Top with a few pieces of candy corn and some crushed graham crackers.
  • Caramel apple: Swirl vanilla yogurt with chopped apples, then drizzle a small amount of caramel over the top. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired (if your school serves nuts, of course).
  • Banana split: Layer banana slices, yogurt, and strawberries. Top with granola for crunch and a bit of chocolate syrup if desired. You can also serve in paper food boats/trays by splitting the banana lengthwise and serving yogurt and strawberries on top of it.