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Valentine’s Day Protein Packed Parfait

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Valentine’s Day Protein Packed Parfait

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  • Author: Jill Harris
  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 Serving 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 tart cherries
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • squirt of lime juice
  • 1/2 scoop Vanilla Egg White Protein powder
  • 1/2 cup non fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Farmer’s Cheese
  • mint sprig
  • 1/8 cup chopped unsalted Pistachio nuts

Instructions

  1. Gather Farmer’s cheese, yogurt, protein powder, a squeeze of lime juice, and vanilla and mix in a small Cuisinart or blender.
  2. Chop pistachios
  3. Put mixed ingredients in a cup and top with cherries, and a tiny bit of lime zest, and chopped pistachios. A sprig of mint will be the surprise hit! Don’t skip it!

Notes

Kidney Stone Diet Safe Tips: Calling all kidney stone formers! You do not have to live a life of deprivation with excellent recipes like this. It is one of my very favorites! I have been making a version of this for a long time, but this topping combo really made me happy. Because of the bright red cherries, Finn (my pup) thought it was great for Valentine’s Day (as it is coming up), so here is our gift for YOU!

I used egg white protein powder, but you can use what you like. I use this baby Cuisinart, and I love the ease of it. I hate cleaning my big one, but this tiny one is so much more doable. The cherries I used were a mixed bag of tart and sweet, and the lime and mint sent it over the top with deliciousness. Don’t skip on the fresh mint!

And the star of this for me is the adorable yet practical jars I use! They have a cover and come with a gold spoon. I LOVE THEM. You can find them here. They can also be used for coffee and are so beautiful when people come over or just for yourself!

I used vanilla bean paste instead of extract, but you do you. I get my vanilla bean paste here. It adds a richer flavor, and I love seeing the vanilla bean specks in these parfaits. More decadent to me!

I love these vintage mugs for this recipe because I sometimes put these parfaits in the freezer to firm them up to have the consistency of “cheesecake.” I put them in the freezer with the cover (that is why I say these mugs are practical) for about an hour. I LOVE THIS and you will too.

P.S. If you want the parfait to be lower in calories, ditch the protein powder and use low sodium cottage cheese!

High in protein and calcium, it tastes like an indulgent treat. Let me know how you like this recipe and what toppings you try!! I have more fun yet healthy foods like this in my meal plan. Check the meal plan out here.

Oxalate: ~8mg  Added Sugar: 0g  Calcium: 330mg

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Nutrition

  • Calories: 379
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 264mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 41g
  • Cholesterol: 43mg

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Jill Harris is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who specializes in kidney stone prevention. Her goal is to teach you what you need to know and, more importantly, how to put that knowledge to work so you can stop forming stones. For good. Learn the full Kidney Stone Diet®
  1. Carla zeegers Avatar
    Carla zeegers

    A very very delicious recepi. I do love to gonna make it.
    Thank you.
    Love

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  2. Sharon Elkan Avatar
    Sharon Elkan

    What brand of egg white protein powder do you use?
    Thanks

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    1. Jill Harris, LPN, CHC Avatar
      Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

      It is listed right in the kidney stone diet safe tips!

      Reply
  3. Cat Avatar
    Cat

    Thank you, Jill. Could I just use 1 cup non fat greek yogurt, lemon juice instead of lime and Allulose/BochaSweet blend as an added sweetener? Would the allulose/BochaSweet blend be an low oxalate addition?
    Thank you again for your recipe❤️

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      Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

      Hi Cat,
      Yes!
      j

      Reply
  4. Sat Prem Leavitt Avatar
    Sat Prem Leavitt

    Hi Jill,

    They don’t sell Farmer’s Cheese anywhere in the Houston area. And after 2 years of looking, I’ve given up trying to find low sodium cottage cheese anywhere around for purchase.

    …So do you have any other cheese option?

    What brand of protein powder do you use for the egg white you refer to?
    I gave up protein powder when I first came to KSD. I’d like to find one that you are supportive of. I could really use having one.
    Thanks so much.

    Reply
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      Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

      Hi Sat Prem,
      The protein powder I use is listed within the KSD safe tips in the recipe. You do not have to use any protein powder if you don’t want. Always fit the sodium into your budget for the day as protein powders can be higher in sodium. You can also use ricotta cheese for the recipe!
      j

      Reply
  5. JoAnne Avatar
    JoAnne

    Jill, I haven’t tried this recipes, but the combination of all the ingredients sounds amazing.

    You are a master chef with a healthy goal.

    Reply
    1. Jill Harris, LPN, CHC Avatar
      Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

      Hi JoAnne,
      A healthy, yet emotionally satisfying nutritious treat.
      j

      Reply
  6. Selma Lewis Avatar
    Selma Lewis

    Where do I get the protein powder?

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    1. Jill Harris, LPN, CHC Avatar
      Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

      Hi Selma,
      It is listed in the notes of the article!
      j

      Reply
  7. Sue Avatar
    Sue

    I thought cherries and pistachios were a no-no.

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    1. Jill Harris, LPN, CHC Avatar
      Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

      Hi Sue,
      Remember to recheck the Harvard list found on my website here and there so that you don’t take away foods you can certainly eat!
      j

      Reply
  8. Bonnie Avatar
    Bonnie

    Not sure if you speak Southern, but “you are a mess!”

    “Sweet and Adorable” I said it out loud when I read the edited salutation in your email!

    Reply
    1. Jill Harris, LPN, CHC Avatar
      Jill Harris, LPN, CHC

      Hi Bonnie!
      I don’t know “southern” but I like how you think!!!
      j

      Reply
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    Maria Bridges

    Thank you!

    Reply

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