Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : October 9, 2017 12:14 PM IST
After a healthy and hearty meal all you need is a good dessert to end your day on a happy note. But given the calorie-dense desserts, most of us either end our meals with a bowl of curd (as it helps digestion) or a bowl of seasonal fruit. You must try this healthy and tasty recipe from nutritionist Khyati Rupani. With the taste of fruits and the wellness of yoghurt, try this healthy fruit yoghurt parfait recipe by our expert. You may also like this healthy dessert recipe: Oats and fruits medley
Ingredients:
Low-fat yoghurt: 3/4 bowl
Apple (chopped): 3 tablespoons
Papaya (chopped): 3 tablespoons
Banana (chopped): 2 tablespoons
Walnuts: 1 teaspoon crushed
Strawberry/blueberry crush: 1 teaspoon
Method:
1. Take a tall glass and layer it first with 1/3 rd cup of low-fat yoghurt into the bottom of a tall glass.
2. Now put a layer of chopped apple, followed by banana and papaya alternatively with yoghurt till the glass is filled to the top.
3. Add crushed walnut on top & pour 1 teaspoon of strawberry or blueberry crush on top of it.
4. Serve parfaits immediately to relish the yummy taste.
Note: You can also use seasonal fruits or the ones that you like instead of those mentioned. Here is a healthy Indian dessert recipe for Diwali Mewa lapsi.
Nutritive value (per serving):
Energy (kcals): 155 kcal
Protein (g): 3 g
Fat (g): 3 g
Complex carbohydrate (g): 20 g
How healthy is it?
Khyati says, papayas, apples & bananas are rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as beta-carotenes, vitamin C and flavonoids. Moreover, these fruits also contain B vitamins such as folate and pantothenic acid and minerals namely potassium, copper, and magnesium. The fibre present in fruits also fills you up without increasing your caloric intake. These nutrients are not only good for the heart but also help relieve constipation. Crushed walnuts up your intake of vitamin E & omega 3 fatty acids. Yogurt is an amazing source of protein and calcium and these ingredients together makes this parfait tasty as well as healthy. Also read about 3 Indian deserts every diabetic can eat this festive season.
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