Lemon Chia Seed Parfaits

Name: Lemon Chia Seed Parfaits
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup agave nectar or honey; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup fresh raspberries; 1 cup fresh blueberries

These bright and tangy parfaits start the day on a healthy note, but they're also sweet enough to double as dessert. —Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota

Ingredients

2 cups reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup agave nectar or honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

Combine the first six ingredients. Layer half of the yogurt mixture into four small parfait glasses or custard cups. Top with half of the berries. Repeat layers.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 214 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.

Originally published as Lemon Chia Seed Parfaits in Breakfast & Brunch 2016 Bookazine