Red, White and Blue Yogurt Parfait

This patriotic parfait is bursting with fresh berry goodness!

You will need:

1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 (6-ounce) container nonfat vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup blueberries
1 pinch ground cinnamon

1) Place strawberries at the bottom of a tall and skinny parfait glass and sprinkle with a few of the chopped pecans.

2) Top with a layer of 1/2 of the yogurt, followed by another small sprinkle of the pecans

3) Add all of the blueberries to create the third layer

4) Add the remaining yogurt to create the fourth and final layer. Garnish the top with a small pinch of ground cinnamon, a few blueberries and a slice of strawberry.

CHOOSE THIS!

BLUEBERRIES (as well as the strawberries in this recipe) are fille with anthocyanins that not only provide their color but also serve as potent antioxidants that have been shown to help protect the body’s cells from fre radical damage. This makes berries a heart protecting, anti-inflammatory, and possibly even cancer preventing fruit all rolled into one.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cook Time: None

Serves 1

Calories: 210

Fat: 11g

Protein: 7g

Carbs: 23.5g

Fiber: 4g