Fit Recipe: Blueberry Orange Parfaits

 

This snack is an oldie but goodie, and comes together in a few minutes if you purchase orange sections from the blueberry orange parfaitsrefrigerated part of the produce section. To make ahead, prepare parfaits and refrigerate, covered, for up to four hours; sprinkle with wheat germ just before serving.  Place in a small jar with lid for easy transport and storage.

Yield:4 servings (serving size: 1 parfait)

Nutritional Information

Calories = 186 Fat = 3g (sat 1.6g,mono 0.1g,poly 0.5g)
Protein = 14.8g Carbohydrates = 28
Fiber = 4.2g Cholesterol = 5mg
Iron = 1mg Sodium = 34mg
Calcium = 125mg

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2  tablespoons  Demerara or turbinado sugar
  • 1/2  teaspoon  grated orange rind
  • 2  (7-ounce) containers reduced-fat plain Greek-style yogurt
  • 2  cups  fresh blueberries
  • 2  cups  orange sections (about 2 large)
  • 1/4  cup  wheat germ

Preparation:

  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring until blended.
  2. Spoon 1/4 cup blueberries into each of 4 tall glasses.
  3. Spoon about 2 1/2 tablespoons yogurt mixture over blueberries in each glass.
  4. Add 1/4 cup orange to each serving.
  5. Repeat layers with remaining blueberries, yogurt mixture, and orange.
  6. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon wheat germ over each serving.
  7. Serve immediately.

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