This beautiful layered parfait is basically an ambrosia copycat. I had no idea what ambrosia was until a few years ago when I encountered the strange concoction at a BBQ. I spotted a large glass bowl billowing with white fluffy fluff stuff, dotted with orange and yellow bits- What the heck is that I asked? “Oh that’s ambrosia- just try it,” was the reply. Which I did, as I’m usually up for trying just about anything! I was love at first bite- sweet, light, and airy, with bits of orange, pineapple, coconut and occasional marshmallow that was soft and melty. So of course I got the recipe- it was made with whip topping (I’m a big fan!), sour cream (weird, right?), canned pineapple and orange chunks, shredded sweetened coconut and marshmallow. It was so amazing but also basically a WHOLE LOTTA SUGAR!
So I went out and made my own- and it’s guilt free, made with clean ingredients, and oh so yummy! First I use fresh pineapple and oranges to avoid the sweetened canned fruit, and I used TruWhip for the whip topping (which I found at Whole Foods, but is also at most grocery stores), vanilla yogurt (you can use soy or coconut based yogurt),“clean” marshmallow (also at Whole Foods- I used Dandies brand), and all natural/unsweetened shredded coconut. The fresh oranges and pineapple are loaded with vitamin C to provide a wonderful immune boost. I have a entire post that shares all the health benefits of pineapple- click HERE to read! And HERE is another great article on the health benefits of pineapple by HealthAmbition.com.
This takes 5 minutes to put together- quick, easy and so good!
My Cuisinart Immersion blender comes with a small food processor attachment which is soooo handy for small quick jobs like this. That way I don’t have to bring out the “big gun” and have a lot more clean up. I highly recommend and you can order it via Amazon HERE (its the last item on my “Shop My Pantry Page”).
Pineapple and Orange Fluff Parfait {Skinny, Gluten Free and Vegan Options}
Pineapple and Orange Fluff Parfait- skinny, clean, gluten fee and vegan options
- 1 cup of pineapple and oranges (cut into small pieces)
- ¼ cup of vanilla yogurt of choice (greek, coconut, etc)
- ¾ cup of whip topping (I used TruWhip, or you can use whipped coconut creme as an alternative)
- ½ cup of marshmallows (I used Dandies’ Brand- gluten free and vegan)
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut shreds
- Use a food processor to chop up the pineapple and oranges until they are small ⅛” chunks.
- In a bowl mix together the yogurt, whip topping, marshmallows, and coconut.
- Layer a few tablespoons of fruit, then the whip mixtures, one on top of each other in a mason jar or other glass bowl. This make one large personal serving.
