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Orange and Yogurt Parfaits

with Nut Brittle
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Orange and Yogurt Parfaits

Orange and Yogurt Parfaits - A refreshing and elegant dessert

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Health Score:
79 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
ready in 1 hr 20 min.
Ready in
Calories:
215
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Anyone who eats this dish receives a good portion of calcium for healthy bones and teeth, as well as just under their daily requirement of vitamin C.

Nuts are rich in fat, but their high fat content comes mainly from unsaturated fatty acids, which are good for the body. If you are trying to lose weight, you can simply leave out the brittle and save about 8 grams of fat.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie215 cal.(10 %)
Protein8 g(8 %)
Fat10 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates21 g(14 %)
Sugar added5 g(20 %)
Roughage2.5 g(8 %)
Vitamin A0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E0.5 mg(4 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin2.5 mg(21 %)
Vitamin B₆0.1 mg(7 %)
Folate40 μg(13 %)
Pantothenic acid0.9 mg(15 %)
Biotin9.7 μg(22 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.5 μg(17 %)
Vitamin C42 mg(44 %)
Potassium430 mg(11 %)
Calcium206 mg(21 %)
Magnesium58 mg(19 %)
Iron0.8 mg(5 %)
Iodine12 μg(6 %)
Zinc1.1 mg(14 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.3 g
Uric acid17 mg
Cholesterol6 mg
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
3 Oranges (including 1 organic orange)
1 ½ sheets white gelatin
1 lb Yogurt (low-fat)
3 Tbsps Agave syrup
1 pinch ground cinnamon
2 Tbsps Cashews
2 Tbsps Pecan
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Agave syrupCashewOrangecinnamon
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Fine grater, 1 Small knife, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Small bowl, 1 Small pot, 1 Wooden spoon, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Whisk, 4 Glasses, 1 Large knife, 1 Small skillet, 1 Parchment paper, 1 Immersion blender

Preparation steps

1.
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits preparation step 1

Rinse the organic orange with hot water, wipe dry, and finely zest. Cut in half and juice, measuring 1/2 cup of the juice.

2.
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits preparation step 2

In a bowl, soak the gelatin in cold water and squeeze out excess moisture.

3.
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits preparation step 3

In a small pot, heat 2 tablespoons orange juice over low heat. Add gelatin and stir until dissolved.

4.
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits preparation step 4

Stir in remaining juice and refrigerate until solid, 1 hour.

5.
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits preparation step 5

In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, 1-2 teaspoons orange zest, 2 tablespoons agave syrup and cinnamon.

6.
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits preparation step 6

With a sharp knife, cut peel and pith from remaining two oranges. 

7.
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits preparation step 7

Cut out orange sections between the membranes. Slice each section in half. 

8.
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits preparation step 8

Alternately layer orange segments and sweetened yogurt into 4 glasses. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

9.
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits preparation step 9

Coarsely chop nuts. In a small pot, cook agave syrup and nuts over medium heat until caramelized. 

10.
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits preparation step 10

Pour nut mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and cool completely before breaking into small pieces.

11.
Orange and Yogurt Parfaits preparation step 11

With an immersion blender, puree chilled orange jelly in a bowl until frothy. Dollop onto parfaits. Serve parfaits sprinkled with brittle.

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