Ricotta & Yogurt Parfait

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Reminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy breakfast recipe is easy to throw together in the morning. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds when you get to work.

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Sara Haas, RDN, LDN
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Sara Haas, RDN, LDN

Sara is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in culinary arts. She has been a registered and licensed dietitian since 2002 and a professional chef since 2008. She works as a consultant chef and dietitian with a focus on freelance writing, recipe development and food photography. Sara is the author of the Taco! Taco! Taco! cookbook and co-author of the Fertility Foods Cookbook. Her cooking, nutrition and food expertise have been featured in all forms of media. She also loves conducting cooking demonstrations and enjoys speaking at conferences, expos and other engagements.

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Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Profile:
High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Low-Sodium Soy-Free Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Gut Healthy Mediterranean Diet
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt

  • ¼ cup part-skim ricotta

  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest

  • ¼ cup raspberries

  • 1 tablespoon slivered almonds

  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds

Directions

  1. Combine yogurt, ricotta and lemon zest in a bowl. Top with raspberries, almonds and chia seeds.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2016

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272 Calories
10g Fat
25g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size about 1 1/4 cups
Calories 272
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 14g
Added Sugars 6g 12%
Protein 22g 43%
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Vitamin A 251IU 5%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Folate 19mcg 5%
Sodium 119mg 5%
Calcium 385mg 30%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 46mg 11%
Potassium 398mg 8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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