Peach-Almond Parfaits (South Beach)
Serves 4
Ingredients
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2/3 cup low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute
3 medium peaches, cubed (2 cups)
Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 275°F. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
In a blender or food processor, combine ricotta, yogurt, and sugar substitute and process until smooth. Spoon 1/4 cup of the peaches into each of 4 parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture over the peaches. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and 1/2 tablespoon of the almonds. Top evenly with remaining peaches, remaining ricotta mixture, a pinch of cinnamon, and remaining almonds.
Nutritional information
Per (1-cup) servings:
160 calories
8 g fat (2.5 g sat)
15 g carbohydrate
9 g protein
2 g fiber
86 mg sodium
Serves 4
Ingredients
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2/3 cup low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons granular sugar substitute
3 medium peaches, cubed (2 cups)
Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Heat the oven to 275°F. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
In a blender or food processor, combine ricotta, yogurt, and sugar substitute and process until smooth. Spoon 1/4 cup of the peaches into each of 4 parfait glasses or dessert dishes. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture over the peaches. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and 1/2 tablespoon of the almonds. Top evenly with remaining peaches, remaining ricotta mixture, a pinch of cinnamon, and remaining almonds.
Nutritional information
Per (1-cup) servings:
160 calories
8 g fat (2.5 g sat)
15 g carbohydrate
9 g protein
2 g fiber
86 mg sodium
