A parfait is traditionally a cold dessert made of layers of fruit, syrup, ice cream (or custard), and whipped cream, but we lighten it up here with creamy yogurt, seeds and fresh fruit.

Yogurt parfait with banana and salted pumpkin seeds • We Count Carbs

Name: Yogurt parfait with banana and salted pumpkin seeds
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Greek, whole milk yogurt 2 tablespoons pumpkin seed kernels, roasted, with salt 1/4 medium banana, sliced

Description

This simple and tasty protein-packed snack satisfies a sweet craving between meals. Tart, creamy and cool yogurt is layered with crisp, salted pumpkin seeds along with bites of naturally sweet, mellow banana. This is a perfect way to enjoy a healthy yogurt snack without all the sugar.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup Greek, whole milk yogurt

2 tablespoons pumpkin seed kernels, roasted, with salt

1/4 medium banana, sliced

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Instructions

Create the base layer of the parfait by scooping half of the yogurt into a small mason jar.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin seed kernels over the base.

Scoop the remaining yogurt over the seeds.

Sprinkle the remaining seeds over the top.

Peel back a banana peel just a quarter of the way. Use a spoon to scoop out banana slices over yogurt for garnish.

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Mix
Cuisine: American