Peach Almond Yogurt

HomeClinics & ProgramsELLICSR KitchenPeach Almond Yogurt

Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	10 minutes	Total Time	10 minutes
Servings	4	Cost Per Serving	$1.18

3 each	Ripe Peaches
1 cup	Plain Yogurt
1/4 cup	Toasted Almonds, roughly chopped
1 tbsp	Maple Syrup
1 tbsp	Lemon juice and zest

Combine yogurt with maple syrup and lemon zest, mix well, spread thinly over a large plate or bowl. Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
Roughly chop up your peaches, toss with lemon juice and a very small pinch of salt.
Spoon your peaches over the yogurt and top with some toasted almonds. Enjoy!

PDF of NFT for Peach Almond Yogurt

Reach for that peach! Peaches are packed with vitamins, minerals, and several health-protective plant compounds. They also provide 2 types of fibre. The soluble fibre helps to keep our friendly GUT bacteria healthy. The insoluble fibre adds bulk to our stool keeping our bowels regular. Together they help protect against several chronic conditions including cancer.
Keen on Skyr! Skyr is a dairy product from Iceland that is similar in texture and taste to yogurt. It has gained worldwide popularity because of its high protein content. A 100 gram (3.6 ounce) serving provides 11 grams of protein. This is 5 grams more than the same amount of Greek yogourt. Like other dairy products, it’s a great source of B-vitamins, calcium and phosphorous.
Almond Joy! Almonds are a good source of plant protein, fibre, healthy fats and several health protective plant compounds. Including almonds as part of a healthy diet can help improve blood sugar control and heart health. One ounce (28 grams) provides 6 grams of protein, 3 grams of fibre, almost half of our daily needs for vitamin E and 170 calories.