This post is for all the snackers out there! I don’t know about you guys but I have to have snacks throughout the day. These Pistachio and Dried Cherry Yogurt Parfaits are the perfect healthy snack that can be thrown together in minutes and will keep you full for hours!
I find myself snacking several times during the day. Once in the morning, later in the afternoon, and again before going to bed. I never like to go too long without eating in order to keep my energy high and prevent myself from pigging out because I got too hungry. When I make myself a snack I like to make sure there is plenty of protein in it so it keeps me full longer. These yogurt parfaits are seriously the perfect snack! They have creamy plain Greek yogurt that I sweeten with a little honey and then layer with the most delicious pairing of dried tart cherries and crunchy, salty pistachios! The combination is a creamy, sweet, salty, and crunchy explosion of healthy goodness!
Let’s talk about the star of these parfaits, the pistachio. I absolutely love pistachios and the good news is they are considered the “Skinny Nut”! They are one of the lowest calorie and lowest fat nuts, full of fiber, and among the highest in protein. You can eat about 30 pistachios for only 100 calories, now that’s a lot of nuts! They are the perfect way to cure that salt craving in a healthy way. Another reason I love pistachios is that I have to do a little work in order to get to that delicious nut. By having to crack the nut out of the shell it prevents me from just grabbing handful after handful, not to mention the shells are a great visual cue for me to see how many I’ve eaten.
Along with tasting great and being one of the lowest calorie nuts, pistachios also offer many health benefits. A recently study from the New England Journal of Medicine stated that a handful of pistachios a day, may have a role in health and longevity. I swear, I think the pistachio might be a magical nut. It tastes great, it’s lower in calories, you get to eat more of them, and it promotes good health! Have I convinced you to go get yourself some pistachios and start snacking? If you are already a pistachio lover then I have good news! Since 2015 is The Year of the Skinny Nut, the Pistachio Health Institute Facebook page is having a sweepstakes for a chance to win a year supply of pistachios. The sweepstakes runs from January 7 – January 31, 2015. Can you imagine, a year’s worth of free pistachios! Head on over there and sign up, then get your snack on with one of these healthy and delicious Pistachio and Dried Cherry Yogurt Parfaits!
Pistachio and Dried Cherry Yogurt Parfaits
A delicious snack pairing using honey sweetened Greek yogurt layered with pistachios and dried cherries!
Ingredients
- Pistachios, shelled
- Dried tart cherries
- Plain non fat Greek yogurt
- Honey
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I love everything about this snack! All my favorite things rolled into one bite!
Thanks Meg! I’m totally addicted to the combo!
I need to get my hands on some pistachios so I can make these delicious parfaits! Definitely perfect for breakfast..
Thanks Thalia! :-)
I am TOTALLY a snacker!! Love these delicious looking parfaits, and I adore the cherry-pistachio combination. And I just read somewhere that pistachios are the lowest calorie nut, with walnuts as the highest, I couldn’t believe it and thought they had it backwards…I will take pistachios over walnuts any day of the week ;)
Thanks Denise! Once I found out that pistachios were the lowest calorie nut I totally stocked up on them too! They are so delicious!
Ok, kinda obsessed with pistachios. My son and I will sit and snack on them all afternoon with no shame. Totally making this parfait happen at the casa soon! Gorg pics girl!
Thanks Krista! I’m right there with ya! I’ve actually been snacking on them all day today!
These parfaits look perfect! I love pistachios too! They are one of my favorite nuts. I love to snack on them too. I am like you, I always need a snack of some sort. I’ve learned that I need healthy snacks cause brownies and cookies aren’t healthiest of snacks. :) Pinned!
Haha! If only brownies and cookies were healthy snacks! Thanks Cyndi!
These are so pretty! And I love that flavor combination.
Thank you Jordan! I love that salty and sweet combo!
Pistachios and dried tart cherries are regulars in our house and this parfait looks fantastic!
Thanks so much Dara! Have a great weekend!
such a pretty parfait, and I’m sure just as tasty
Thanks Heather!
I LOVE all things pistachio!! This is such a great breakfast….adding it to my line up next week!
Thanks Kelli! I’m right there with you on loving all things pistachio!
YES. Pistachios are my most favorite nut EVER. And then with yogurt and cherries? Well, you may have gotten me to take a break from oatmeal for breakfast because this looks great! Pinned :)
Thanks pretty lady! Pistachios are the best, let’s put them in everything! Have a great weekend!