Blueberry Mint Greek Yogurt Parfaits
Dina Deleasa Gonsar is a cookbook author, podcast host, lifestyle television personality, and creator of "DishItGirl." Her debut cookbook, At the Kitchen Sink, came out this past April. You may see her cooking on the Today Show recently, or spotted her on Guy's Grocery Games. However, her favorite place to be is in her kitchen cooking Sunday dinner for her family.
- Dessert
A jar of blueberry jam that takes fifteen minutes and one saucepan.
This recipe is great for meal prep or for brunch time dessert. The fresh blueberry jam with a hint of mint makes this yogurt parfait special enough to serve to guests. However, it’s still simple enough to make on a whim. In the midst of a busy morning it is such a treat to pull out a pre-made jar. I also love having this on hand for weekend guests.
Why This Works
The xanthan gum is what lets the jam set in fifteen minutes instead of the long reduction a pectin jam needs.
Nutrition (per serving)
| Calories | 160 |
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| Protein | 13g |
| Carbs | 28g |
| Fat | 1g |
Ingredients
Yogurt
| Nonfat plain Greek yogurt | 2 cups |
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| Honey | 2 tbsp |
Blueberry Jam
| Fresh blueberries | 2 cups |
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| Maple syrup | 1 tbsp |
| Water | 3 tbsp |
| Xanthan gum | 1/4 tsp |
| Lime juice | 1 lime |
| Fresh mint | 1 sprig |
Step-by-Step Instructions
1 Sweeten the yogurt.
In a medium size bowl, add the yogurt and the honey. Mix until well incorporated, set aside.
2 Dissolve the xanthan gum.
In a small cup, add the 3 tbsp of water and xanthan gum and stir to dissolve.
3 Simmer the jam.
In a medium size sauce pan, add the blueberries, maple syrup, water mixture, lime juice and mint. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally over the course of 15 minutes. Until the mixture thickens and coats the back of the spoon. Remove from heat and let cool.
4 Layer and chill.
Separate the yogurt between glass jars approximately 11 oz each. Spoon ½ cup of yogurt into each jar and top with desired amount of blueberry jam.
Notes & Tips
- Add granola: Add a layer of your favorite granola prior to serving.
- Jars or a big bowl: Meal prep these into individual jars for the week or make it all one batch in a larger glass bowl for guests. You could also keep the yogurt and blueberry jam in separate containers or serving bowls letting guests build their own bowls.
- Substitutions: If you do not have a lime, lemon juice also yields a great flavor. Same thing goes for the mint — if you omit it, the jam still has a wonderful blueberry taste.
Dina Deleasa Gonsar is a cookbook author, podcast host, lifestyle television personality, and creator of "DishItGirl." Her debut cookbook, At the Kitchen Sink, came out this past April. You may see her cooking on the Today Show recently, or spotted her on Guy's Grocery Games. However, her favorite place to be is in her kitchen cooking Sunday dinner for her family.
