Whisking Greek yogurt even for a few seconds creates a gorgeous glossy texture, making sweet—or savory—dishes oh-so satisfying. No almond extract on hand? The same amount of vanilla extract is delicious, too. 

This recipe was developed by Kate Sherwood, The Healthy Cook. Have a comment, question, or idea? Email Kate at healthycook@cspinet.org.

Serves: 2

Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups plain low-fat or fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbs. sugar
  • ½ tsp. almond extract 
  • ½ cup berries
  • 2 Tbs. toasted almond slivers (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sugar, and almond extract until the yogurt is glossy and all the sugar has dissolved. 
  2. Divide into 2 glasses or cups. Top each one with a mound of berries and, if you’d like, a sprinkle of almonds.

Nutrition Information

Per serving (1 cup):

  • Calories: 180
  • Total fat: 4 g 
  • Sat fat: 0 g
  • Carbs: 18 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Total sugar: 14 g
  • Added sugar: 6 g
  • Protein: 19 g
  • Sodium: 60 mg
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