Need a light snack or dessert that won’t weigh you down? Forget ice cream and layer fruit and yogurt for a satisfying and energizing sweet treat! The fruit will give your brain and muscles a boost with their high fiber, nutrient-rich carbohydrates and the protein from the yogurt will keep you feeling satisfied and make that energy last even longer!

Blueberry-Orange Parfaits

Ingredients:

• 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 2 (7-ounce) containers plain low-fat Greek yogurt (we use the nonfat version which cuts the fat and calories in the analysis below further)
• 2 cups blueberries
• 2 cups orange sections
• 1/4 cup wheat germ

Instructions:

1. Combine orange rind and yogurt 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.

Nutrition Facts per serving: Makes 4 Servings Calories 172 Total Fat 3g Cholesterol 6mg Sodium 70mg Total Carbohydrate 32g Dietary Fiber 5g Sugars 23g Protein 8g Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 93% Calcium 22% Iron 5%

Adapted from: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/blueberry-orange-parfaits-10000001898513/
Photo: Randy Mayor; Stylist: Jan Gautro
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