This week, Nutrition Consultant, Registered Dietitian and Certified Athletic Trainer, Dana White shows Tina Redwine some tasty and nutritious summer treats. 

Makes about 15 strawberries

1 pound strawberries, cleaned, dried and tops removed

4 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

½ cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

1 sheet graham cracker (or ½ cup animal crackers), crushed

Using a paring knife clean out the inside of the strawberry

In a bowl mix cream cheese, Greek yogurt, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Mix in chocolate chips if using.

Place mixture in a small zip lock bag and cut off corner off with scissors.

Squeeze mixture into strawberries and sprinkle cracker crumbs if desired. Serve immediately or store the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 5 days.

Per 1 strawberry

Calories: 55 ; Total Fat: 2 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Total Carbohydrate: 7 grams
Sugars: 6 grams; Protein: 1 gram; Sodium: 29 milligrams; Cholesterol: 8 milligrams
Fiber: 1 gram

Dana Angelo White,
MS, RD, ATC

Nutrition Consultant,
Registered Dietitian &
Certified Athletic Trainer