Greek yogurt is often considered a super food and rightly so. It is a great source of protein, especially if you need to avoid meat. Greek yogurt is also packed with probiotics that can help boost your immune system and decrease stomach issues, such as diarrhea and pain. Another benefit of Greek yogurt is that it’s high in calcium. Did you know that one serving of Greek yogurt can have up to 6.8 percent of your daily potassium intake value? Now if that wasn’t enough, Greek yogurt’s thicker consistency lends itself to adaptations, such as chia seed puddings, smoothies, and popsicles. You could also make popsicles at home by freezing Greek yogurt with fresh fruit.
One of our favorite preparations with Greek yogurt is Yogurt Parfait . This may sound like a decadent dessert, but with a few small tweaks you can serve this probiotic-rich, naturally sweet treat , topped with colourful fresh fruits and whole grain granola, as a nutritious breakfast or an after-school snack (if you have kids or teens in the house). Greek yogurt can be a healthy and satisfying treat after a tough workout. Not only will it tide you over until your next meal, but it contains protein that can repair damage done by exercise. You can try adding a banana or some berries to your yogurt for a nutritious post-workout snack.
Recipe for Yogurt Parfait
Prep Time – 5 mins
Serves – 4
Ingedients:
3 cups Greek yogurt
3 cups strawberries (or any fruit of your choice – banana, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, mango, apricots, peach, blackberries, kiwis)
1 cup granola
1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (Optional)
Method:
Place the yogurt in a small mixing bowl, and add the maple syrup/honey. Stir to combine. (Skip the honey or maple syrup if you are avoiding sugar)
Wash and slice the strawberries (Or the fruit of your choice)
Set out 3 large glasses (or more, to make smaller servings.)
Layer the yogurt, granola, and berries in each dish.
Serve immediately.
