By Alyssa Havlovic, MS, RDN, ACSM EP-C, Extension Educator in Lancaster County
You can enjoy this healthy recipe that fifth grade students in the local School Enrichment Kits (SEK) program make in their classrooms! This hands-on experience helps them connect nutrition lessons to real-life choices by highlighting how foods rich in vitamins, minerals and protein support growth, energy and overall health — reinforcing the key messages of the SEK curriculum.
FRUIT & YOGURT PARFAIT
(Yield: 1 serving)
• 1 (6 ounce) container low-fat yogurt, fruit flavored or vanilla, divided
• 1/4 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen, thawed
• 2 Tablespoons granola or plain, unsalted peanuts
1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Place half of the yogurt on the bottom of a glass or paper cup.
3. Place the mixed fruit on top of yogurt.
4. Add rest of the yogurt.
5. Top with granola cereal.
Note: Nutrition information will change if substitutions are used.
Nutrition Information: Serving Size (recipe makes 1 serving): Calories 190; Total Fat 3.5g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 115mg; Total Carbohydrates 32g; Fiber 1g; includes 11g Added Sugars; Protein 8g; Vitamin D 10%; Calcium 20%; Iron 6%; Potassium 8%
Nutrition Software Used: ESHA Food Processor