Orange & Chocolate Parfait

I am a huge fan of greek yogurt for breakfast, especially in the form of a parfait by pairing the yogurt with a favorite cereal and fruit. Now that winter is approaching, and the fresh fruit of summer is gone, you may think that there is no good fruit to pair with your yogurt. But wait!, try the winter flavors of dark chocolate and orange with your greek yogurt (this is so versatile it could be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dessert!).

Not only is greek yogurt low in fat and high in protein, it also is a good source of calcium. Calcium is needed for bone growth and development, and assists with blood clotting, muscle contraction and nerve transmission. Calcium is also used in regulating cellular metabolism, enzymes, hormones, blood pressure, and glucose concentration. In order for calcium to be absorbed well in the body, it is important to also consume vitamin D and lactose.

So for strong bones, continue to eat yogurt and other dairy products! 

Orange & Chocolate Parfait 

Recipe by: The Cheerful Cook

Total time: 10 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients 

1 cup fat-free greek yogurt, plain 

1/2 cup cereal (I used Kashi Go Lean Crunch)

1/2 orange

1/4 cup dark chocolate chip shavings or chips 

Directions 

1. Peel and slice orange into wedges. 

2. Begin layering the parfait with orange slices, yogurt, chocolate, and cereal. Repeat twice. 

*Source: Contemporary Nutrition: A Functional Approach by Wardlaw, Smith and Collene.