Strawberry parfait
Looking for a palate-pleasing and eye-appealing option? Try healthy, homemade parfait. In a jar, layer organic strawberries with unsweetened vanilla almond milk Greek-style yogurt. Your snack is ready instantly, though you can store it in the fridge. Strawberries offer a naturally sweet way to get vitamin C, potassium, folate, fibre, and various phytonutrients. One of the fruit’s standout phytonutrients is ellagic acid, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce the risk of diabetes, protect the heart and nerve cells, and offer prebiotic benefits.Organic berries are tops because of the sustainable agricultural method in which the berries are produced. When combined with unsweetened plant-based yogurt, you’ve practically got dessert with no added sugars. In one handy 5.3-ounce container of unsweetened vanilla almond milk Greek-style yogurt, you’ll find 160 calories, a whopping 11 grams of plant protein, and 4 grams of fibre. Plus, you’ll get live, active cultures, which are so good for your gut. Want a high-performance upgrade? Layer with granola.Try: Silk Barista Almond Milk ($5, houseofwellness.ca)(Related: 10 Surprising Ways Strawberries Can Benefit Your Health)