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Meet Catherine

Catherine is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) working in private practice in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

She provides nutrition services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who live in group homes, medical homes, or with families. She also consults with businesses, schools, and organizations offering a variety of educational and wellness programs.

Catherine is a passionate advocate for nutrition and how it impacts our lives. Her goal is to promote personalized nutrition solutions which encourage healthy habits through all stages of life.

Recipe of the Month

Holiday Yogurt Parfait
This is a delicious holiday parfait to enjoy for breakfast, brunch or as a snack. For a mini version, reduce all ingredients by one half and use 6 oz parfait glasses or cups.
Holiday Yogurt Parfait

Ingredients

  1. Greek Non-Fat Vanilla Yogurt 4 cups
  2. Fresh strawberries, sliced 2 cups
  3. Fresh blueberries 2 cups
  4. Granola 1 cup
  5. Whipped topping (Cool Whip or Reddi Wip) 8 Tbsp
  6. Chocolate chips 4 Tbsp
  7. Crushed peppermint candy 4 Tbsp
Prep Time
20 minutes
Servings
Makes 4 servings
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4): 416 calories; 7.5 g fat; 3.5 g saturated fat; 63 g carbohydrates; 27 g protein; 6 g fiber; 13 mg cholesterol; 157 mg sodium; 220 mg calcium, 550 mg potassium

Directions

  1. Wash berries and drain; slice strawberries and set aside.
  2. Using 4 12 oz parfait glasses or cups, add 1⁄3 cup of yogurt then 1⁄2 cup of berries. Alternate one more time with 1⁄3 cup of yogurt and 1⁄2 cup of berries then add 1⁄3 cup of yogurt on top.
  3. Add 1⁄4 cup of granola to each parfait; then add 2 tbsp of whipped topping.
  4. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of chocolate chips and 1 Tbsp of crushed peppermint candy on top of each parfait and serve.

Cook's notes

You can substitute any yogurt, but I prefer Greek Yogurt because it is creamy and high in protein. You can add any fruit. If you prefer a sweeter version, add a little sugar or honey to the fruit before assembling the parfaits. If you want to make these ahead of time, wait to add the granola, whipped topping, chocolate chips and crushed peppermint right before serving.
Catherine Milum, RDN, LD