Orange-Pistachio Cardamom Yogurt Parfait: 5 Minute Treat
Enjoy a delightful Orange-Pistachio Cardamom Yogurt Parfait, a perfect light breakfast or snack. This recipe balances creamy yogurt with the bright zest of orange and the warm spice of cardamom, topped with crunchy pistachios. It’s a simple yet elegant treat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup fresh orange segments
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, and ground cardamom until smooth.
- In a glass or bowl, layer half of the yogurt mixture.
- Add half of the orange segments and half of the chopped pistachios.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining yogurt mixture, orange segments, and pistachios.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter parfait, add more honey or maple syrup to the yogurt mixture.
- You can substitute other nuts like almonds or walnuts for the pistachios.
- Add a sprinkle of orange zest for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: Approximately 300-350 calories (varies based on yogurt and sweetener)
- Sugar: Approximately 20-25g
- Sodium: Approximately 50-70mg
- Fat: Approximately 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3-5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30-35g
- Fiber: Approximately 3-5g
- Protein: Approximately 15-20g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 15-20mg