This snack might just be the most festive way to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day this year. With green, white and orange representing the Irish Flag, this Fruit and Yogurt Parfait is the perfect way to get in the Saint Paddy’s Day spirit.
Who doesn’t love a fresh and creamy Fruit and Yogurt Parfait to curb your sweet cravings the healthy way? Grab two mason jars, three kiwis, nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt and mandarin orange slices to make this decadent and Irish-themed snack. Just as festive as it is delicious, this Fruit and Yogurt Parfait is the perfect snack to pre-make, cover and throw in the fridge to enjoy on March 17th (or any day of the week!).
As simple as slicing the kiwi, placing it on the bottom of the glass as your base, spooning in the Greek yogurt, draining the mandarin oranges to place on top of the yogurt to complete the Irish flag, this simple Flex snack (or part of a Flex meal!) can be created in minutes. It’s a must-have holiday snack that can certainly be your “top of the mornin’!” treat.
Counting as just one PowerFuel and one SmartCarb on your Nutrisystem meal plan and clocking in at just 178 calories per serving, this treat will curb your sweet cravings without throwing you off track with your weight loss goals.
Want to try another Irish-themed recipe? Try this minty and delicious Pot of Gold St. Patrick’s Day Shake!
Servings: 2
Calories per Serving: 179
On Nutrisystem, Count As: 1 PowerFuel and 1 SmartCarb
Ingredients:
- 3 kiwis, sliced
- 1 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 8 oz. mandarin oranges in water or 100% juice, drained
- 2 clear glasses
Directions:
- Divide the kiwi slices in half. Layer on the bottom of 2 clear glasses.
- Spoon ½ cup Greek yogurt on top of the kiwi slices in each glass.
- Divide drained mandarin oranges in half and place on top of the yogurt.