Blueberry-Lime Yogurt
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From EatingWell:Draining the yogurt results in a thick, rich texture. Fresh blueberries and lime are the perfect additions.
4 servings | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest, plus 4 strips lime zest for garnish
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Preparation
- Line a large sieve with cheesecloth or coffee filters and set it over a bowl; spoon in yogurt. Place in the refrigerator to drain for about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine blueberries, grated lime zest, lime juice and sugar in a medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until the berries are just beginning to break down and release their juices, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate.
- Just before serving, add the drained yogurt to the cooled berries and stir to combine. Garnish with strips of lime zest.
Nutrition
Per serving : 226 Calories; 3 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 9 mg Cholesterol; 43 g Carbohydrates; 10 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 122 mg Sodium; 174 mg Potassium
3 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 1/2 low-fat milk, 1/2 other carbohydrate
Tips & Notes
- Reduced-fat yogurts usually have more calcium than milk because milk solids are added as a thickener.