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 zest; 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 zest
2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup fresh blueberries

Directions

Combine the first 6 ingredients. Layer half of the yogurt mixture into 4 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