Red Berry Parfait

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 small container low-fat vanilla yogurt
16 oz. fresh raspberries or strawberries, washed
Toasted wheat germ or chopped nuts for topping, optional

Directions:

  1. Place ricotta cheese and yogurt in a blender and whirl until smooth.
  2. In 4 cups or bowls.  Place 2 Tablespoons berries; add 1/4 of the ricotta mixture, then add another 2 Tablespoons of berries.
  3. Top with chopped nuts, if desired.

 
Note:  To see step by step instructions on how to prepare this recipe, visit here.

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Recipe Category

5 ingredients or less, No cooking required

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Red Berry Parfait

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 small container low-fat vanilla yogurt
16 oz. fresh raspberries or strawberries, washed
Toasted wheat germ or chopped nuts for topping, optional

Directions:

  1. Place ricotta cheese and yogurt in a blender and whirl until smooth.
  2. In 4 cups or bowls.  Place 2 Tablespoons berries; add 1/4 of the ricotta mixture, then add another 2 Tablespoons of berries.
  3. Top with chopped nuts, if desired.

 
Note:  To see step by step instructions on how to prepare this recipe, visit here.

Nutrition Facts

4 serving per container

Serving size 1 parfait

Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 7g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 157mg 10%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 263mg 6%

The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.