Yogurt for the Holidays
Yogurt, also known as yoghurt or yoghourt, is a thick custard- or pudding-like food that is made by the natural bacterial fermentation of milk. Yogurt is good for people who are lactose-intolerant because live yoghurt cultures contain enzymes which help break down lactose inside the intestine. Yogurt also has medical uses, in particular for a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, and in preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhea. So what better time to indulge in this healthy food than Christmas! Here are the best ways to make that yogurt more nutritious and tasty!
YOGURT DESSERT SAUCE
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 sachets artificial sweetener
Note: May be taken as is or mixed with fruit.
PEANUT BUTTER CINNAMON DIP
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons peanut butter
pinch of cinnamon
Note: Mix and serve as fruit dip.
STRAWBERRY YOGURT PARFAIT
1 recipe from dessert sauce
8-10 almonds, chopped/slivered
1/4 cup strawberry or mango
Parfait of ice cream glass
Note: Alternate placement of ingredients in the glass. Example yogurt, fruit, almonds, yogurt, fruit, and almonds. Number of servings so with the calories will depend on the size of the glass used.
TRIFFLE TREAT
3 recipes of Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
Lady fingers or broas
Note: Placement will follow above recipe. This is a treat usually used for parties. A triffle container is best used for this to show the ingredients used. Delicious and colorful!
AMBROSIA
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained and chilled
1/4 cup mandarin orange, drained and chilled
2 tablespoons desiccated coconut, may be lightly toasted
Note: Mix altogether and chill before serving. To lessen the calories you may substitute the desiccated coconut with 2 tsp. coconut extract.