Yogurt with Apple-Prune Compote
We won’t be surprised if our heart-healthy, fiber-rich compote becomes your new favorite yogurt topping. In addition to a tasty breakfast, this recipe also makes a nice snack or dessert. Serve the compote warm, cold, or at room temperature; you can also try it as a spread for whole-grain toast.
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutes 1 firm, sweet or semisweet apple (such as Fuji, Gala, Jonathan, or Golden Delicious), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 3/4 cup pitted prunes, quartered 1 cup water 1 tablespoon orange juice 24 ounces plain fat-free or low-fat yogurt
Place apple, prunes, water, and juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until prunes soften, about 10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes, then serve warm over yogurt. Store leftover compote in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Makes 6 servings
Per serving: 110 calories, 1.5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 6 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 75 mg sodium
