Peach-Almond Parfaits

== Description ==
Making this dessert in parfait glasses or beautiful dessert bowls adds to the fun, especially for kids, because you can see all the tasty layers you're about to enjoy.
* Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Source: South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Meal Plan
* Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes
* Makes 4 servings
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ cup slivered almonds
* ⅔ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
* ⅔ cup low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt
* 2 tbsp granular sugar substitute
* 3 medium peaches, cubed (2 cups)
* ground cinnamon
== Directions ==
# Heat the oven to 275 degrees f.
# Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden, about 10 minutes.
# Transfer to a plate to cool.
# In a blender or food processor, combine ricotta, yogurt, and sugar substitute and process until smooth.
# Spoon ¼ cup of the peaches into each of 4 parfait glasses or dessert dishes.
# Spoon 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture over the peaches.
# Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon and ½ tablespoon of the almonds.
# Top evenly with remaining peaches, remaining ricotta mixture, a pinch of cinnamon, and remaining almonds.
== Nutritional information ==
Per 1 cup serving:
* 160 Calories | 8g Fat | 2.5g Saturated fat | 9g protein | 15g Carbs | 2g Fiber | 80mg Sodium
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
Category:South Beach Recipes
Category:Dessert Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Ricotta cheese Recipes
Category:Yogurt Recipes
Category:Peach Recipes