Many parents already love Residence Inn by Marriott for their thoughtful long-stay amenities for the whole brood, and this month the brand is giving families another delicious reason to go back: Cat Cora’s appointment as its Resident Mom of the Year.
What this means is that families staying at any of the Residence Inn suites, which all have fully functional kitchens, will have access to three easy but scrumptious recipes especially designed by Cora–not to mention free grocery delivery service during their stay. Cora, Bon Appetit‘s executive chef and the only female Iron Chef, has whipped up wholesome goodies like: curried quinoa salad mediterranean; spicy chicken, tangerine, and shiitake stir fry; and banana yogurt split with berries and coconut.
Not planning on traveling this month? Don’t worry, you can get a taste of all this deliciousness. We checked in with Residence Inn for Cat’s banana yogurt split recipe, perfect for a light and healthy summer treat for the whole family.
Banana Yogurt Split with Berries and Coconut
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 2 bananas, peeled and split longwise
- 2 cups of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries
- 1 pint low fat or non-fat plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 shredded coconut (optional)
- 1/4 cup goji berries
- 4 bowls
Directions
In a nice bowl or wine glass, spoon a dollop of the yogurt into the base of the glass and then top with a sprinkling of graham crackers, a layer of sliced bananas, then a few berries, and then start again with the yogurt, continuing the pattern until the glass is filled. Garnish with coconut and goji berries. Repeat with the remaining 3 glasses and serve immediately.
Summer treat tip: This also works nicely with a light vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.
