Summer Fruit Parfait
Julie Daniluk, R.H.N. July 1, 2013From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Cool Foods for A Hot Summer‘.
This snack combines low-calorie fruits and good sources of protein for a light mid-morning nosh. The combination of protein and fruit will fill you up, keeping you from overindulging come lunchtime.
(Makes 8 servings)
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp honey, divided
- ¼ cup cranberry nectar or juice
- 1 cup diced peaches
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1 cup plain sheep yogurt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Seeds scraped from ¼ vanilla bean (optional)
1) Combine ½ the honey, cranberry nectar, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries in a large bowl. Lightly crush the fruit while mixing the ingredients together until the honey is dissolved.
2) Combine the yogurt, ½ the honey, and vanilla and/or scraped vanilla bean in a blender and blend until well mixed.
3) Layer ¼ cup fruit with 3 Tbsp vanilla sauce in each of eight small parfait glasses.
Julie Daniluk, R.H.N.
Nutritionist and TV personality, Julie Daniluk, is the award-winning author of Slimming Meals That Heal, Hot Detox and Becoming Sugar-Free. Her groundbreaking bestselling book, Meals that Heal Inflammation (2nd edition) was released on December 31th, 2024 (Penguin Random House Canada). Julie has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show and as the resident nutrition expert for The Marilyn Denis Show. Julie is the recipient of the Organic Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Health Food Association. Learn more about her work and accomplishments at juliedaniluk.com and connect with her on Instagram & TikTok @juliedaniluk