Nothing says 4th of July like a red, white, and blue dessert. And berries (somehow) always play a part. This twist on the classic whipped cream parfait brings out the benefits of the berries (a powerful dose of antioxidants) without the extra fat and sugar. Enjoy as vanilla-sweetened Greek yogurt throws the classic whipped cream off stage. Red White and Blue Parfait Makes 6 Servings Ingredients: 2 cups raspberries2 cups pitted cherries, sliced2 cups blueberries2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice6 cups plain Greek yogurt1 tsp vanilla extract1 tablespoon lemon zest Directions: In a small bowl, mix together raspberries, cherries, and blueberries with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Set aside In another bowl, mix yogurt, vanilla, and lemon zest. In 6 small glasses (or mason jars for easy transport!) layer ½ cup fruit mixture, followed by ½ cup yogurt, ½ cup fruit, and another ½ cup yogurt. Top with a sprig of mint, a few blueberries, or lemon zest. Enjoy!

Nothing says 4th of July like a red, white, and blue dessert. And berries (somehow) always play a part. This twist on the classic whipped cream parfait brings out the benefits of the berries (a powerful dose of antioxidants) without the extra fat and sugar. Enjoy as vanilla-sweetened Greek yogurt throws the classic whipped cream off stage.

Red White and Blue Parfait

Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients:

2 cups raspberries
2 cups pitted cherries, sliced
2 cups blueberries
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
6 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Directions:

  1. In a small bowl, mix together raspberries, cherries, and blueberries with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Set aside
  2. In another bowl, mix yogurt, vanilla, and lemon zest.
  3. In 6 small glasses (or mason jars for easy transport!) layer ½ cup fruit mixture, followed by ½ cup yogurt, ½ cup fruit, and another ½ cup yogurt. Top with a sprig of mint, a few blueberries, or lemon zest. Enjoy!