This Frozen Blueberry Coconut Yogurt Pie recipe is perfect for spring and summer celebrations. And it could not be easier to make!
When the warmer weather sets in we try to make an effort to slim down some recipes to offset all of the celebrations and potlucks that pop up over the season. Cookouts, picnics, family reunions, Memorial Day, 4th of July are just a few of the spring and summer celebrations that involve tasty food which isn’t always the lightest fare. To balance things out a bit here is a lighter Frozen Blueberry Coconut Yogurt Pie recipe perfect for those warmer occasions.
This Frozen Blueberry Coconut Yogurt Pie is super easy pie making. A few simple ingredients, plus a few simple steps results in a few simple calories (approximately 300 calories for 1/8 of a pie). Plus it is a terrific dessert option for a entertaining as it can be made way in advance, then thawed in the fridge until your desired consistency is reached before serving.
As you may recall, I mentioned how this yogurt pie is simple. It is pie, after all. (Easy as pie, and all of that.) The overall pie making process is basic: combine toasted coconut with yogurt until incorporated, pour it all into a prepared graham cracker crust, then top it off with fresh or frozen blueberries, cover and freeze until desired firmness. Super simple, see?
You will be able to whip this tasty pie up in no time, so you can get on with other important things, like the laundry? Or perhaps a good book instead? It is a free country after all. The laundry can wait for another day.
PREPARATION
Combine toasted coconut with the yogurt.
Evenly spread mixture into prepared graham cracker crust, top with fresh blueberries.
Freeze covered for at least 6 hours. If frozen ahead of serve time, thaw in refrigerator or counter top for about 30-60 minutes before serving.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup toasted coconut
3 cups vanilla greek yogurt
1 cup fresh blueberries, washed and dried
1 prepared graham cracker pie crust
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving Size: 1 (128 g) Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories 315.4 Calories from Fat 128 41% Total Fat 14.3 g 22% Saturated Fat 8.2 g 40% Cholesterol 125.4 mg 41% Sodium 175.7 mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 40.5 g 13% Dietary Fiber 1.8 g 7% Sugars 21.9 g 87% Protein 7.2 g 14%
HEALTH BENEFITS
1) Maintaining healthy bones
Blueberries contain iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin K. Each of these is a component of bone. Adequate intake of these minerals and vitamins contributes to building and maintaining bone structure and strength.
Iron and zinc fulfil crucial roles in maintaining the strength and elasticity of bones and joints.
Low intakes of vitamin K have been linked to a higher risk of bone fracture. However, adequate vitamin K intake improves calcium absorption and may reduce calcium loss.
2) Skin health
Collagen is the support system of the skin. It relies on vitamin C as an essential nutrient, and works to help prevent skin damage caused by the sun, pollution, and smoke. Vitamin C may also improve collagen's ability to smooth wrinkles and enhance overall skin texture.
One cup of blueberries provides 24 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.
3) Lowering blood pressure
Maintaining low sodium levels is essential to keeping blood pressure at a healthful level. Blueberries are free of sodium.
They contain potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Some studies have shown that diets low in these minerals are associated with higher blood pressure. Adequate dietary intake of these minerals is thought to help reduce blood pressure.
However, other studies have counteracted these findings. For example, a 2015 study of people with metabolic syndrome found that daily blueberry consumption for 6 weeks did not affect blood pressure levels.
