coming up for air & a dessert recipe

to say this has been a trying past week and a half is an understatement. i know this is what i signed up for when i came to college, but these past few days have left me both mentally and physically exhausted. today, i finally got to come up for air. yesterday was a marathon day but i came out alive but barely. today is the first day in what seems like ages that i have a chance to relax and breathe a little bit. i do have a test on monday but after that, i am golden. the sunny skies and big boat are calling my name!

i wanted to share a quick, easy and healthy dessert recipe with y'all today. i made this up the other night and it turned out to be really good, especially with a glass of milk on the side! the recipe makes three individual portions, but you could definitely just do it as one big parfait. it is a sugar free, fat free, full of fiber treat that is great for an after dinner treat!

quick and easy individual banana pudding parfaits

1 package sugar-free, fat free banana cream pudding

3/4 cups fiber one original cereal

sliced banana or other fruit for topping

pecans, walnuts, cinnamon, etc. for topping (optional)

1. prepare pudding according to package directions. set aside. 
2. in individual container, layer 1/4 cup fiber one cereal, 1/2 cup pudding and then toppings of choice. repeat with until all ingredients are gone. 
3. serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. the longer it sits, the more mushy the cereal gets.

its an easy recipe than can be adapted to any flavor pudding and fruit combination. this one is great because is resembles classic southern banana pudding without all the calories. try it out and i think you will be pleased with the results! 

since i have no friday classes this semester (which i don't think will happen in the fall) the weekend officially started for me at 12:25. i am definitely looking forward to this weekend since my mama and daddy are coming up for some parent's council meetings. we already have plans to eat at dead end bbq, get a mini-pie from buttermilk sky pie shop and attend the grand opening party at the new lilly pulitzer store, palm village knoxville (which dad will probably sit out)! i just love it when they come up to knoxville for the weekend because i actually go out to eat at some of my favorite places. i still have decided where we will be brunching on sunday but i'm sure it will be delicious! i am counting down the seconds until i get to see my two most favorite people in the world tomorrow! have a great last day and a half of the work week everyone!

xoxo,

clp

p.s. i finally secured a sublease for an apartment this summer in nashville! it may be dangerous that i will be able to walk across the street and be at green hills mall!