Strawberry Season Is In Full Swing
The month of May brings lots of things. May flowers, the start of Spring weather and my favorite season Strawberry Season. I love everything about Strawberry season. Some of my fondest memories  of  my girls when they were small was taking them to the strawberry patch to go strawberry picking. I can remember the first time we took Mikaela, who is now 17, she got all upset because she got dirt on her hands. Yep I totally have a picture somewhere to remember that day. But with strawberry season comes strawberry overload. But I am able to get my strawberry fix because Mikaela now works at strawberry farm, Odom Farming. There is nothing better than strawberries in everything. Matter of fact I just cut up some strawberries and put them in a salad for lunch today.
I started thinking about other things that I can make with strawberries and came up with this version of  a strawberry dessert that has cool whip inside it. Sounds Yummy doesn’t it? Well it is.
Strawberry Granola Delight
Ingredients
- 1 bag Post Grape-Nuts Fit's Cranberry Vanilla Granola
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup cool whip
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 6 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the granola, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter and mix together.
- Spread into a 8 x8 pan covered with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Let cool and cut in half.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the egg whites and sugar and mix on high. Add the whipped cream aka cool whip and mix for 5 minutes.
- Continue mixing and add the softened cream cheese. Mix on low.
- Fold the fresh strawberries into the mixture.
- In a buttered cake pan press half of the granola mixture on the bottom.
- Top with the strawberry mixture and then add the remaining granola mixture.
- Cover and freeze for three hours or more.
- Enjoy this refreshing strawberry daydream delight.
In using Grape-Nuts Fit Granola in the recipe I not only combined a ton of heart healthy stuff but I also gave my family the fiber that they are sometimes lacking. Did you know that more than 80 years ago Grape-Nuts helped Admiral Richard Byrd reach the South Pole? That was quite a feat.  This year Grape-Nuts has announced a new challenge they want you to conquer your ultimate goal. Whether it is a race, an adventure, an athletic event, or even a trip they want to know about it through their What’s Your Mountain Contest? You could win $10,000 towards conquering your mountain or one of the 12 weekly prizes of $500. They believe that everyone has a mountain that is challenging for them, for me it was getting out from behind the camera and getting in front and attending conferences. People who move forward are the ones that never stop and keep climbing. Check out the What’s Your Mountain Contest here.
So tell me what is your mountain by leaving a comment below and then entering here.
The month of May brings lots of things. May flowers, the start of Spring weather and my favorite season Strawberry Season. I love everything about Strawberry season. Some of my fondest memories  of  my girls when they were small was taking them to the strawberry patch to go strawberry picking. I can remember the first time we took Mikaela, who is now 17, she got all upset because she got dirt on her hands. Yep I totally have a picture somewhere to remember that day. But with strawberry season comes strawberry overload. But I am able to get my strawberry fix because Mikaela now works at strawberry farm, Odom Farming. There is nothing better than strawberries in everything. Matter of fact I just cut up some strawberries and put them in a salad for lunch today.
I started thinking about other things that I can make with strawberries and came up with this version of  a strawberry dessert that has cool whip inside it. Sounds Yummy doesn’t it? Well it is.
Strawberry Granola Delight
Ingredients
- 1 bag Post Grape-Nuts Fit's Cranberry Vanilla Granola
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup cool whip
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
- 6 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the granola, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter and mix together.
- Spread into a 8 x8 pan covered with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Let cool and cut in half.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the egg whites and sugar and mix on high. Add the whipped cream aka cool whip and mix for 5 minutes.
- Continue mixing and add the softened cream cheese. Mix on low.
- Fold the fresh strawberries into the mixture.
- In a buttered cake pan press half of the granola mixture on the bottom.
- Top with the strawberry mixture and then add the remaining granola mixture.
- Cover and freeze for three hours or more.
- Enjoy this refreshing strawberry daydream delight.
In using Grape-Nuts Fit Granola in the recipe I not only combined a ton of heart healthy stuff but I also gave my family the fiber that they are sometimes lacking. Did you know that more than 80 years ago Grape-Nuts helped Admiral Richard Byrd reach the South Pole? That was quite a feat.  This year Grape-Nuts has announced a new challenge they want you to conquer your ultimate goal. Whether it is a race, an adventure, an athletic event, or even a trip they want to know about it through their What’s Your Mountain Contest? You could win $10,000 towards conquering your mountain or one of the 12 weekly prizes of $500. They believe that everyone has a mountain that is challenging for them, for me it was getting out from behind the camera and getting in front and attending conferences. People who move forward are the ones that never stop and keep climbing. Check out the What’s Your Mountain Contest here.
So tell me what is your mountain by leaving a comment below and then entering here.
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I haven’t had a bowl of Grape Nuts in a long time–I used to really like them! This dessert sounds very good and also healthy. Hum–start eating Grape Nuts again and attempt to make this desert–sounds good to me.
I had no idea this was strawberry season and oh how interesting it must be to work on a strawberry farm. I’m thinking I need to find one and take my little one strawberry picking.
This is amazing! I’ve seen somewhat similar ideas of pinterest and have always thought “I should do this” but have never actually attempted. Your combo of ingredients looks so good – I’m determined to test it out! It would make school mornings so much easier too. The kiddos need something new. Thanks!
I love strawberries. They are a great addition for snacks and desserts like this,
Now that looks like my kind of snack! It seems to have everything that I love all rolled into one!
This sounds delicious! I love strawberry season. Thanks for being an awesome co-host at the #HomeMattersParty — we appreciate you! 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
This looks so yummy and we just bought some of the best strawberries ever yesterday. Definitely on my to try list. Glad to be co-hosting with you at #HomeMattersParty
Ooo, this looks yummy! I’m gonna try it when it hits strawberry season here again! Thanks so much for being a #HomeMattersParty co-host – it’s a pleasure to work with you!