Pineapple-Orange Ambrosia

This fruity combo will perk up your taste buds during winter’s long fruit drought. It’s easy enough to make as a snack, and elegant enough to serve as dessert, especially for winter occasions. If you want to end a vegan or vegetarian christmas dinner with a lighter dessert, this is a nice choice. It also makes a fabulous fruity brunch recipe.

Serves: 4 to 6

• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or substitute one 20-ounce can
  unsweetened pineapple chunks), well drained
• 4 clementines or other small seedless oranges, peeled and sectioned
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 6-ounce container nondairy (soy or coconut) vanilla or pineapple yogurt

Optional toppings (use any or all)

• Coconut flakes
• Granola
• Toasted slivered or sliced almonds

Combine the first 4 ingredients in a serving container and stir together. Serve in individual dessert bowls, sprinkling each serving with optional topping or toppings of choice.

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