Greek yogurt and poached fig parfait
This protein-packed parfait, with its perfect blend of tangy and sweet from the Greek yogurt, is a perfect sweet treat for breakfast or dessert.
This recipe has been adapted to include Health Canada’s food safety guidance.
230 cal
Serves 4
Prep time
0h 5m
Cook time
0h 20m
Total time
0h 25m
Ingredients
Directions
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Step 1
Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Clean and dry all food preparation surfaces. -
Step 2
Gently rinse orange under cool running water before preparing it. -
Step 3
In a small saucepan, bring figs, orange juice and cinnamon stick to boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until figs are very soft. Set aside. -
Step 4
In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, maple syrup, orange rind and cinnamon. -
Step 5
Divide yogurt into 4 bowls. Sprinkle with granola, if using and top with figs and any remaining juices from figs.
Tips
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Trim the tough stem off the figs before cooking. It is a bit tough to chew and doesn’t really soften. It is edible so not to worry if you forget.
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Cut figs in half or quarters before cooking, and you’ll reduce cooking time by 10 minutes.
Nutritional information
Per serving (1 of 4)
- Calories
- 230
- Protein
- 10 g
- Sodium
- 35 mg
- Potassium
- 610 mg
- Total fat
- 1 g
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 5 mg
- Carbohydrates
- 51 g
- Fibre
- 6 g
- Sugars
- 40 g
- Added sugars
- 6 g
Recipe developed by Emily Richards, PH Ec. © Heart and Stroke Foundation 2013.
