Italian-Inspired Fruit Parfait for Lowering Cholesterol

A delicious and heart-healthy fruit parfait inspired by Italian flavors, designed to support a diet aimed at lowering high cholesterol.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup of rolled oats
- 1/4 cup of chopped almonds
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
In two glasses or jars, layer the almond yogurt, mixed berries, sliced banana, and oat mixture.
Repeat the layering process until the glasses or jars are filled.
Drizzle honey or maple syrup on top if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving
Calories | 250 |
Protein (g) | 5 |
Carbs (g) | 35 |
Fiber (g) | 8 |
Sugar (g) | 20 |
Saturated fat (g) | 1 |
Trans fat (g) | 0 |
Sodium (mg) | 10 |
Cholesterol | 0 |