I am addicted to Grape-Nuts and have been for years. There is something about the nutty, crunchy taste that I just can’t get enough of. Kenya is getting to the age where he wants to try everything he sees me eat. So when I pour my bowl each morning, he always wants to munch on a few. It became clear to me very quickly that he inherited my love for them. Still, I want him to have variety in every meal, so I decided to make him a Grape-Nut breakfast parfait. Sure I could just make him his own little bowl with milk and berries, but that could be a real mess. So I came up with this recipe that also gives him fruit and dairy in addition to the carbohydrate of the Grape-Nuts. This being the week of 4th of July, I incorporated a red, white and blue theme for the fun of it, but it’s great any day of the week.

I try to make this dish first thing in the morning, so that by the time Kenya’s ready for breakfast the Grape-Nuts have gotten a chance to soften up from the yogurt. Kenya has so much fun watching me take the spoon, push it deep in the glass and pull up a delectable, colorful bite of pure yumminess.

Red, White and Blue Parfaits
2 Tbsp Grape-Nuts Cereal
2 Tbsp Yogurt
2 Tbsp Raspberries, chopped
2 Tbsp Blueberries, chopped

1. In a small glass, place a tablespoon of Grape-Nuts.
2. Add a tbsp of yogurt.
3. Add 2 tbsp of chopped raspberry.
4. Add a tbsp of Grape-Nuts.
5. Add a tbsp of yogurt.
6. Add 2 tbsp of chopped blueberry.
7. Serve.

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Catherine McCord- a model, actress and mom of two- launched the renowned cooking site, Weelicious in 2007 to show parent how to cook recipes that are kid-friendly, quick, and nutritious. With a culinary background at NYC’s prestigious ICE and a passion for food, Catherine makes cooking accessible using a few fresh, easy ingredients to make recipes that will appeal to a range of ages – from infants starting on solid foods to school kids and adults. Unlike other kid-friendly cooking sites, Weelicious focuses on educating kids and involving them in the process with how-to cooking videos featuring her 3-year old son, Kenya, and 1-year old daughter, Chloe posted every Friday.