Peach Ginger Fling
Serves 8 to 10
Time 3 hr 15 min
This creamy, cool dessert has full fruity flavor and uses our popular ginger snaps for zing and a light crunch. Chia seeds add polka dots of fun, nutrients and help with texture. For even more fruit, garnish each serving with sliced fresh peaches.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 32 gingersnaps, 20 crushed, 12 left whole, divided
- 1 1/2 pound peaches or nectarines (5 to 6), peeled, pitted and roughly chopped
- 4 ounces Neufchâtel cheese
- 2 (6.0-ounce) containers nonfat peach yogurt
- 1 very ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup), divided
Method
In a small bowl, combine chia seeds with 2/3 cup water; set aside, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, scatter crushed gingersnaps over the bottom of a 9-x13-inch dish; set aside.
In a food processor, purée peaches, Neufchâtel, yogurt and banana until smooth; transfer to a bowl and whisk in chia seeds.
Transfer peach mixture to reserved dish, cover and refrigerate until cold throughout, about 3 hours or overnight.
Spoon into bowls, top with reserved gingersnaps and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 230 calories (60 from fat), 6g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 36g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 17g sugar), 5g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 32 gingersnaps, 20 crushed, 12 left whole, divided
- 1 1/2 pound peaches or nectarines (5 to 6), peeled, pitted and roughly chopped
- 4 ounces Neufchâtel cheese
- 2 (6.0-ounce) containers nonfat peach yogurt
- 1 very ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup), divided