Cuties

Juicy mandarin segments play a starring role in this colorful mixture of favorite flavors. Looks elegant, but easy to do and fun to eat: This parfait is perfect for breakfast, a special after-school snack or for dessert. It’s pretty made in a glass goblet but tastes just as good from a bowl. This recipe is easily doubled. A crumbled oatmeal cookie can be substituted for the granola, if desired.

Makes 2

• 3 fresh mandarins, peeled and separated into segments
• ¼  cup sliced almonds, toasted*
• 1 6-ounce containers lowfat vanilla yogurt
• ½ cup granola
• 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam/preserves, stirred to thin consistency

In glasses or goblets, layer ingredients in this order: segments of mandarin, almonds, yogurt, granola and jam; repeat twice.

*To toast almonds, heat in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant. Remove from heat, let cool.