🍽 Sarah’s Story:

This trifle came together after one of our Saturday farmer’s market runs — I had fresh blackberries, a tub of Greek yogurt, and leftover almond pound cake from the day before. The kids were begging for something sweet, and I wanted something light and pretty. The result? A healthy summer trifle that looks fancy but takes almost no effort. It's now a go-to for BBQs and warm weeknights.

🍓 Healthy Blackberry Trifle

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh blackberries

• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)

• 1.5 cups almond pound cake or angel food cake, cubed (store-bought or homemade)

• Optional toppings: crushed almonds, lemon zest, or mint leaves

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Sweeten the berries:
   In a bowl, gently toss blackberries with honey and vanilla. Let sit for 10 minutes to get juicy.

2. Layer the trifle:
   In small jars, glasses, or a trifle bowl, layer cake cubes, a spoonful of yogurt, and a layer of berries. Repeat until full.

3. Top it off:
   Finish with a few berries on top, a sprinkle of lemon zest, and crushed almonds or mint if using.

4. Serve or chill:
   Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. It’s best cold on a hot day!

💡 Tips:

• Use any soft cake: sponge cake, gluten-free vanilla loaf, or even leftover muffins.

• For extra creaminess, mix a little whipped cream into the yogurt.

• Can sub in blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries depending on what’s fresh.

🥣 Nutrition (per serving, based on 6 servings):

• Calories: ~220

• Protein: 10g

• Carbs: 25g

• Sugars: 15g

• Fat: 8g

• Fiber: 3g