Strawberry Almond Parfait

Ingredients:

• ½ cup cottage cheese
• ¼ cup low fat plain yogurt
• ¼ cup honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
• 1 cup fresh strawberries*
• ½ cup fresh raspberries*
• ½ cup fresh blueberries*
• ¼ cup sliced or chopped roasted almonds

Equipment:

• Food Processor
• Sieve with coffee filter or cheesecloth

Directions:

1. In a food processor, process cottage cheese and yogurt until smooth. Transfer to a sieve lined with a coffee filter or cheese cloth and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight until firm.
2. Transfer cottage cheese mixture to a bowl and gently fold in the honey and the extract.
3. To serve: In a plastic container with a tight fitting lid, put a layer the cheese mixture, top with the berries and then the almonds.
4. Repeat ending with almonds on top.
5. Cover with lid and put into a lunchbox with a spoon and an ice pack. Great snack.