Blueberry and mint parfaits
Blueberries are full of antioxidants and healthy carbs. Not only are they nutritious, but they are tasty and pretty (for some reason I love to eat foods that look pretty on the plate, it makes it taste yummier somehow!). Mint is invigorating and refreshing, providing a burst of color. Of course, I have to add oats to the yoghurt-base of this parfait, they are too filling and wholesome to leave out.
Serves: 4 parfaits
Container: 4 glass bowls, ramekins, cups or airtight containers if transporting the parfait to work
Time: approximately 10 minutes
Nutritional info per serving:
- Calories: 272
- Fat: 8 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Carbs: 25 grams
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups wholegrain rolled oats
- 1 cup (8fl oz.) almond milk
- 2 cups (16fl oz.) unsweetened Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (can also use frozen, no need to thaw first)
- 4 small fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Method:
- Place the oats and almond milk into a bowl and stir together to combine (this helps the oats to soften).
- Spoon the oat and almond milk mixture evenly into your 4 containers.
- Place a drop of yogurt into each container on top of the oats (use half of the yogurt as you’ll be adding another layer of it).
- Divide half of the blueberries between the 4 containers and sprinkle on top of the yogurt.
- Add another layer of yogurt and then another layer of blueberries (you can use them all up at this stage).
- Sprinkle the fresh mint over the top of each parfait.
- Cover and place into the fridge to store until needed!
