Isn't that just so pretty?
I recently had an opportunity to try the new Special K® low fat granola and blueberry crisps bars through the Foodbuzz Tastemakers program. You can read more about that here.
I love pairing crunchy granola with fruit and thick, creamy homemade Greek style yogurt to make a layered parfait so this was the perfect feature for me. The mere act of straining Greek yogurt increases the protein levels, making it a great, high protein, healthy choice as a meal replacement option.
Unfortunately, granola is generally notorious for it's very high fat content, so a serving can frankly be a bit puny, but with the Special K low fat granola, a serving is a generous 3/4ths cup, so you can indulge a bit. Of course yogurt parfaits are very adaptable, and you don't need a fancy glass to enjoy one either - any cup or container will do. Substitute the fruits and nuts to your own individual taste and put together a gorgeous and healthy yogurt parfait of your own.
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Yogurt and Berry Parfait with Granola
From the Kitchen of Deep South Dish
1/2 cup of blueberries
1/2 cup of mixed berries
2 teaspoons of sugar or sugar substitute
Chiffonade of mint leaves, optional
1 cup of low fat or fat free Greek style yogurt
1/2 cup Special K low fat granola
1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts
Mint leaves to garnish, optional
Mix the blueberries, mixed berries, sugar and mint; stir well and set aside to macerate for about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove 1/2 of the fruit and place it into the bottom of a glass, reserving the juice. Top the fruit with 1/2 of the yogurt and 1/2 of the granola. Continue layers with remaining fruit, yogurt, and granola. Sprinkle walnuts on top and spoon some of the juices over the top. Garnish with a sprig of mint if desired.
About 354 calories, 3.4 grams of fat, and about 7 Weight Watchers points, when made with fat free yogurt.
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Do you think this would work with frozen fruit?
ReplyDeleteYes! In fact, that is what I used since that is what I had!!
ReplyDeleteI got some of this cereal in the mail as well....boy howdy! I am in love with it. It looks great in your parfait!
ReplyDeleteLooks so good. I made homemade granola at Christmas from an old family recipe.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delicious and healthy! I'll have to try this soon!
ReplyDeleteThat reminds me of the parfait we had at the Rocking Horse Inn in Louisville last summer. It was normally something I wouldn't eat but I loved it.
ReplyDeleteThis one will definitly work in my diet. I need more yummy healthy recipes like this. Thanks, Roz
ReplyDeleteI actually buy the Special K low fat granola cereal and eat parfaits every day. I put a little vanilla yogurt in my bowl, top it with fresh blueberries, bananas and raisins...then top it with the granola. I am so addicted!! I'm actually searching for a great recipe for honey granola so I can make my own instead of buying it.
ReplyDeleteLove them Karie! I keep thinking I'll get around to do a homemade granola myself, but though it is on the to-do list, I haven't made it yet! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I appreciate that.
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