Lemony Blueberry Parfait

I have always had a sweet tooth ~ I don't need much but I like a little sweet after dinner.

I have worked hard to find some treats that really feel like a treat that are low sugar and have a healthier profile. This one fits the bill!

It takes 5 minutes. Short on time? Make the parfait and top with fresh berries of your choice and some chopped walnuts or pecans.

Serves 2

30 grams protein per serving

16oz of cottage cheese

¼ cup Maple Syrup plus 2 Tablespoons

2 lemons, zest and juice

¼ cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped

1 cup blueberries

1. Put cottage cheese it into a small food processor. Pulse for about 15-20 seconds to get it creamy and remove the clumps.

2. To the cottage cheese add ¼ cup maple syrup

3. Pulse again for another 15-20 seconds, then taste. If you want more sweetener or lemon, add it here. I like to add the juice and zest of 1 lemon.

4. Next, chop nuts for the base. For the fruit, heat up some blueberries, use jam, or just mash up berries, whatever you prefer. I take 1 cup of frozen wild blueberries, add 2 tablespoons maple syrup and juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon, and bring to a boil before turning off the heat and letting it cool.

5. To a mason jar(s), I add 1 tablespoon nuts, then alternate between the lemony cheese and blueberries. Top it with more nuts and more lemon zest.