Strawberry Walnut Surprise
Yield: 4 Servings Time: 15 Minutes
This recipe features sweet and juicy strawberries, the satisfying crunch of walnuts, rich and creamy Greek yogurt, and a topping of dark chocolate to make a simple and elegant dessert. Feel free to substitute whatever berries or nuts you like best.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries
3/4 cup walnut pieces – about 3 ounces
1 cup 2% Greek yogurt
1 ounce piece of dark chocolate, at room temperature
4 small sprigs of mint for garnish (optional)
Preparation
Wash and hull berries, and slice in half or quarters if they are large.
Place a large dollop of Greek yogurt into small serving bowls, then spoon the berries and nuts over the yogurt.
Using a vegetable peeler, shave flat, thin shavings from a block of chocolate on top of each serving.
Garnish with a sprig of mint leaves, if using.
Why Kathleen Recommends This Recipe
“Strawberries and walnuts are rich in compounds that support healthy, flexible blood vessels and slow artery stiffening. Adding walnuts to your diet helps reduce LDL cholesterol, to lower your risk of heart disease.
Surprisingly, traditional desserts such as cakes and cookies can contain lots of sodium even though they don’t taste salty. This dessert captures the taste of sweet spring strawberries without all the excess sodium that can contribute to high blood pressure.”
— Kathleen Mathis Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 240 calories; 14g Carbohydrate with 4g dietary fiber; 187g fat with 4g saturated fat; 9g protein; 19 mg Sodium (0% Daily Value), 260 mg Potassium (7% Daily Value)
