Whether you’re enjoying a delicious yogurt parfait or a glass of milk, you’re doing yourself a favor with dairy!
Dairy is a great source of protein, calcium, and Vitamin D – all necessary for strong and healthy bodies. Our Registered Dietitian, Kelly Hall, put together a couple recipes for delicious, dairy-based snacks that are perfect for summer snacks.
We’d also like to thank the Midwest Dairy Council for their partnership in helping us get dairy to families in need.
Fruit Dip
Ingredients
¾ cup part-skim Ricotta cheese
½ cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice, or half of an orange, juiced
1 tablespoon finely shredded or zested orange peel
Assorted cut-up fresh fruit
Directions
- Combine ricotta cheese, yogurt, sugar, orange juice and orange peel in a blender or food processor or mix by hand.
- Blend or mix until smooth.
- If desired, cover and chill up to 24 hours. Serve with assorted fruit like apple, pear, peach and orange slices to dip.
Fruit & Granola Parfait
Ingredients
1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
½ cup crunchy granola or low fat cereal
½ cup fresh fruit, sliced (i.e. strawberries, blueberries, bananas)
Directions
- To assemble parfait, begin with spooning half of the yogurt in the bottom of a bowl or tall glass.
- Add 2 tablespoons granola and ½ cup fruit.
- Spoon on the rest of the yogurt.
- Top with remaining 2 tablespoons of granola.
