Sweetened Yogurt with Fruit

Name: Sweetened Yogurt with Fruit
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 apricots, cut into 1/2-inch wedges; 1 cup sweet cherries, halved and pitted; 4 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves; 4 tablespoons sugar; 2 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons pistachios, toasted and chopped

Recipe photo courtesy of Johnny Miller

Instead of buying flavored yogurt, add your own sugar and vanilla. You'll save as much as 10 grams of sugar per serving.

Source: Everyday Food, May 2012

Servings

Ingredients

2 apricots, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 cup sweet cherries, halved and pitted
4 teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves
4 tablespoons sugar
2 cups low-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pistachios, toasted and chopped

Directions

1. Toss together apricots, cherries, mint leaves, and 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand until fruit has released some juice, about 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, stir together yogurt, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons sugar until smooth. Divide between 2 small bowls; top with fruit mixture and pistachios.