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Submitted by millcrk

Fresh berries with a blended sweet yogurt sauce made from low-fat yogurt, jam, and citrus zest. A light, 5-minute no-cook dessert that’s diet-friendly.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

5 min

COOK

20 min

READY

5 min

Low-fat yogurt blended smooth with a spoonful of jam, a touch of sugar, and a dash of citrus zest, then poured over fresh strawberries or whatever berries you have. Five minutes, no cooking, and a light dessert that actually satisfies without any guilt.

The jam is what makes this sauce interesting. It adds concentrated fruit flavor and a touch of body that plain sweetened yogurt lacks. Using low-sugar jam keeps the sweetness in check while still giving the sauce color and depth. Match the jam to your berries (strawberry jam with strawberries, raspberry with a mixed berry bowl) or go wild with a contrasting flavor like apricot.

Blending everything together rather than just stirring is the right move. The blender emulsifies the jam into the yogurt, creating a smooth, pourable sauce instead of a lumpy yogurt with streaks of preserves. It takes about 15 seconds.

The dash of orange or lemon zest is tiny but essential. Those citrus oils brighten the entire sauce and make the berry flavors pop. Without it, the sauce tastes flat.

Kitchen Tips

  • Use plain yogurt, not vanilla-flavored. Vanilla yogurt adds a sweetness you can’t control and competes with the jam flavor.
  • Chill the sauce for 10 minutes after blending if you have time. Cold sauce over room-temperature berries creates a nice temperature contrast.
  • This sauce keeps in the fridge for 2-3 days. Make it ahead and pour over berries just before serving.

Variations

  • Tropical version: Use mango jam and serve over sliced kiwi and pineapple with lime zest in the sauce.
  • Honey swap: Replace the sugar and jam with a tablespoon of honey and a squeeze of lemon juice for a cleaner, simpler sauce.
  • Granola parfait: Layer the sauce with berries and crunchy granola in a glass for a breakfast-worthy presentation.

Ingredients

½ 118
CUP ML YOGURT
low-fat plain
Sauces
1 5
TEASPOON ML SUGAR
or sweet and low
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML ASSORTED JAM
low sugar *
1 1
DASH DASH ORANGE ZEST
or lemon *
2 473
CUPS ML STRAWBERRIES
sliced, or other berries

Directions

In blender combine all ingrediensts and zap until smooth.

Serve sauce over the berries.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 115g (4.1 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 49 23% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Sugars g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 82%
Calcium 5% Iron 2%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 

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