Banana Split Berry Yogurt Parfaits

From our friends at the American Heart Association

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

Servings: 4

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

This berry delicious heart-healthy dessert gets most of its sweetness from fruit and is bathed in a warm chocolate drizzle.

Ingredients

12 ounces fat-free, plain yogurt

1 8-ounce can pineapple tidbits, canned in own juice, drained

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, hulled, or 1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries, thawed

1 cup fresh mixed berries or 1 cup frozen unsweetened mixed berries, thawed

1 large banana, sliced (about 1 cup)

1/4 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

2 teaspoons hot water

To assemble, layer as follows in four small bowls or glasses: 1/3 cup yogurt, 1/4 cup pineapple tidbits, 1/4 cup sliced strawberries, and 1/4 cup sliced bananas. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon walnuts.
In a small cup, stir together the cocoa powder, confectioners’ sugar, and hot water until smooth. Drizzle 1 teaspoon over each parfait.

Per serving (serves 4)

Calories	157
Total Fat	1.0 g (0.0 g saturated fat, 0.0 g trans fat, 0.0 g polyunsaturated fat, 0.5 g monounsaturated fat)
Cholesterol	1 mg
Sodium	75 mg
Total Carbohydrate	34 g (2 g dietary fiber, 25 g sugars)
Protein	6 g
Dietary Exchanges	1 low-fat milk, 1 other carbohydrate