Saturday, July 9, 2011

Mixed Summer Berry and Yogurt Parfaits with Toasted Coconut

1/2 cup of shredded unsweetened coconut
4 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 cups crushed graham crackers
2 cups diced strawberries
2 cups total of mixed blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place coconut on a short sheet tray and toast 1 to 2 minutes, checking every 30 seconds. Remove as soon as coconut starts to brown. Set aside.

Spoon about 1/4 cup of yogurt into a wine or martini glass. Layer on about 2 Tbsp. each of graham crackers, diced strawberries, and mixed berries. Add another layer of each, then finish with a sprinkle of the toasted coconut. Repeat with 7 more glasses and serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings

Total time: 20 minutes
Per serving: 204 calories, 4 grams
fat, 9 grahams protein, 33 grams
carbohydrates. Plus 26 percent
Daily Value of Calcium.