Make this delicious and healthy parfait rich in probiotics, prebiotics, and antioxidants to start your day, or satisfy a sweet tooth!
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon Manuka honey
1/4 cup almonds (or walnuts)
1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
1/2 banana, sliced
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt and cottage cheese until well combined.
Drizzle one tablespoon of Manuka honey into the mixture and stir.
Layer the yogurt mixture at the bottom of your serving glass or bowl.
Add a layer of mixed berries and banana slices.
Sprinkle a handful of crushed almonds (or walnuts) on top.
Drizzle an optional extra teaspoon of Manuka honey over the parfait for extra sweetness.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Greek Yogurt contains live cultures that are beneficial for gut health. Probiotics can help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria, which is crucial for digestion and immune function. Greek yogurt is also high in protein!
Cottage Cheese is similar to yogurt containing probiotics and protein, as well as calcium.
Manuka Honey is rich in antioxidants, antibiotic properties, anti-inflammatories, as well as prebiotics! It is also extremely delicious.
Almonds and walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart health. They are also high in fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes a healthy gut.
Berries are packed with antioxidants that protect the body from oxidative stress. They are also great sources of vitamin C, which is essential for immune function.
Most people know Bananas are high in potassium, which is vital for maintaining electrolyte balance and heart health. Did you also know that bananas contain prebiotics that feed beneficial gut bacteria?
