Recipes

Nata Bionico

Written by Ericka Sanchez - Nibbles & Feasts 

A bionico is a snack salad made with papaya, cantaloupe, apple, strawberries and banana. The fruit is mixed in a combination of creams, which include sour cream, sweetened condensed milk and at times, cottage cheese. It is called a bionico, meaning “bionic” because it is considered an energy snack with so much fruit included. Because I’ve gotten to know Parmalat Nata Crema Para Desayuno very well. This delicious nata was a perfect candidate to be part of the bionico mix. The result is a creamier version than the original. The cream turned out silky, rich and flavorful, and coats the fruit really well.

Preparation time: 30 minutes (includes refrigeration time)

Serves 8-10

Ingredients:

½ cup sour cream

1 (12-ounce) container Parmalat Nata Crema Para Desayuno

¾ cup Parmalat Whole Milk

¾ cup sweetened condensed milk

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 ½ cups papaya, chopped

1 ½ cups cantaloupe, chopped

2 cups strawberries, quartered

2 banans, sliced

1 green apple, chopped

1 red apple, chopped

Toppings:

granola

chopped pecans

raisins

sweetened coconut shreds

Directions:

Whisk together sour cream, nata, milk, condensed milk and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Combine fruit in a large salad bowl. Add nata mixture and carefully fold in fruit until mixed well.

Serve fruit in individual containers and top with granola, pecans, raisins and coconut.