Healthy Candy Corn Fruit Parfaits

These adorable healthy candy corn fruit parfaits make a great on the go snack or fun festive fall dessert.

Welcome to the season of candy! As a mother, I do dread it as we are just so bombarded with candy from now until Christmas. These candy corn less fruit parfaits make a great healthier dessert or snack choice.

And, how cute are they? Kids and adults alike gravitate to colorful food. These parfaits are absolutely delicious and super easy to make. These are the perfect little after school snacks or make a great addition to a hosted fall party. You can even customize to the type of fruit you enjoy. No candy corn needed unless you want to accent this parfait.

WHAT IS CANDY CORN?

Candy corn is small triangular shaped candy thats yellow, orange and white. It is made of sugar, corn syrup, carnauba wax and artificial coloring. It looks like a replica of chicken food and was created in the late 1880’s. It didn’t take popularity until the 1950’s when people started handing out candy at Halloween. It has now become a staple candy during the fall season. It even has it’s very own day on the calendar.

Fun Fact: National Candy Corn Day is October 30th.

INGREDIENTS + SUBSTITUTIONS

• Diced Cantaloupe– you can use regular oranges, mandarin, clementine, nectarine and peach slices in place. Whatever you choose that is an orange fruit.
• Diced Pineapple– you can use yellow mangos in place of pineapple.
• Whipped Cream– any type of dairy or non-dairy whipped topping works perfect. Also, greek yogurt for a serving of protein if your looking to make this parfait even healthier.

HOW TO MAKE

Line the bottom of your jars with the pineapple

Layer the pineapple with cantaloupe on top

Add whipped topping

Garnish with sprinkles or candy corn, if desired

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE

• Gluten-Free- all fruit and whipped topping are all gluten free foods
• 3 simple ingredients- these fruits are delicious and easily interchangeable
• Easy and quick- dice up fruit and top with your favorite whipped topping
• Kid and adult friendly
• Great snack and dessert

EXPERT TIPS

• Fresh fruit is the best but not always available. So if using canned fruit, make sure to drain out all the juice before placing in cups.
• If using canned fruit, try to buy ones that have no added extra sugar to maintain healthy sugar levels since fruit naturally has sugar.
• Homemade, regular cool whip, redi whip or coconut whip cream can be used.
• If you are looking to add more protein, greek yogurt is a perfect option in place of whipped topping.
• It is best to make parfaits fresh (day of eating) and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

STORAGE

Refrigerator- Store up to 2 days in refrigerator. Let sit in refrigerator until ready to serve to stay cool.

HOW TO SERVE

These festive healthier candy corn fruit parfaits can be made up as an afternoon snack or for a fall themed party. They are also great to prepare ahead and serve at a classroom party as an alternative to artificial sugary snacks.

OTHER PARFAIT RECIPES

• No Bake Apple Butter Parfait
• Healthy Mixed Berry Parfait

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