Lotsa Lemon Yogurt

If you are looking for a delicious little treat that doesn't break the calorie bank I suggest Stoneyfield Farms fat free organic yogurt in the Lotsa Lemon flavor. I love to take this yogurt, put it in a pretty container (if I am at home!) and put add a few chocolate shavings over the top. It it so delicious! Adding raspberries or blueberries on top is also a great way to simultaneously boost the flavor and nutritional content. Yogurt contains live active bacteria that keeps your gastrointestinal tract healthy. It is also a great way to get your calcium in, especially for those people who do not enjoy sitting down for a full glass of milk. Calcium recommendations for those aged 19-50 are 1000 mg/day or 3 servings per day (1 serving = 8 oz milk or 1 cup of yogurt or 1.5 oz of cheese). Choose low-fat or non-fat dairy whenever possible.



I also found this recipe on an online recipe center that I have not tried yet, but will plan to do so and report back. It is easy enough and will make fruit just a little more interesting!

Title: Lemon Yogurt Fruit Dip

Yield: 1 -3/4 Cups

Ingredients

1 8-oz container lemon yogurt

1 8-oz container sour cream

1 ts ginger

1 tb honey

1/2 ts grated fresh lemon peel

1/2 ts lemon juice

InstructionsIn small bowl, combine all ingredients; blend well. Cover; refrigerate 1 to2 hours to blend flavors. (To keep apple, pear or banana slices fromturning brown, slice these fruits last. Toss the slices with orange orgrapefruit juice or dip them in 1 quart cold water mixed with 3 tablespoonsof lemon juice). The dip can be made a day ahead of time; cover andrefrigerate it.Serve dip with assorted fresh fruit such as whole strawberries, pineapplechunks, seedless grapes, melon wedges and apple, pear or banana slices.Garnish the dip with lemon slices or curls of lemon peel.

Nutrition info: Serving size is 1 tablespoon which equals 30 calories; 2gtotal fat, saturated 1g; cholesterol 4mg; sodium 10mg; total carb 2g.Dietary exchanges: 1/2 fat

Source: Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks: _Easiest-Ever Holiday Meals_; Dec1996.