This recipe makes a serving of healthy Eton mess that is perfect to enjoy for dessert or as a healthy snack. The recipe is quick and easy so you can have this delicious healthier version of Eton mess ready in less than 5 minutes.
What is Eton Mess?
Eton mess is a simple English dessert that includes berries, whipped cream and meringue. It is thought to have originated at Eton College and apparently was served every year at their annual cricket match. The 'mess' in the name refers to the look of the dessert as all the ingredients are mixed together to create a messy looking dessert. Typically, strawberries alone were used but nowadays other berries such raspberries and blueberries are also used in different recipes.
Traditional Eton mess is made with whipped cream which means it is very high in calories and fat. This recipe uses strained 0% fat Greek yoghurt instead of cream which makes this delicious dessert a healthier alternative.
A serving of traditional Eton mess contains around 500 calories and 50g of fat. It also contains around 30g of saturated fat which isn’t ideal. This Eton mess recipe has around 180 calories and contains around 0.6g of fat which is much healthier especially if you’re counting calories and watching your fat intake.
Strained Greek yoghurt is high in protein so this dessert contains around 16g protein which is great for those trying to increase protein in their diet.
Ingredients for Healthy Strawberry Eton Mess
Please find the full list of ingredients and quantities in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Greek yoghurt – use 0% fat strained Greek yoghurt.
- Honey – use a little honey to slightly sweeten the Greek yoghurt.
- Strawberries – for this recipe, I use fresh strawberries.
- Meringue – for quickness and convenience, I use ready prepared meringue nests.
How to Make Healthy Strawberry Eton Mess
1. Add the Greek yoghurt to a small serving bowl then add in the honey and gently mix. Add in half of the chopped strawberries and half the crushed meringue then gently mix in with the greek yoghurt.
2. Top with the rest of the strawberries and the rest of the crushed meringue then serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
- You can also make this recipe with a little whipped cream added to the yoghurt for an even creamier texture.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more.
Nutrition
Nutrition based on 1 serving - Calories: 186kcal | Fat: 0.6g | Saturates: 0.1g | Carbohydrates: 29.0g | Sugar: 29.0g | Fibre: 3.9g | Protein: 16.7g | Salt: 0.19g.
Storage
Make this healthy Eton mess to consume immediately. It takes very little time to make so no need to prepare in advance.
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Healthy Strawberry Eton Mess
Ingredients
- 150g greek yoghurt (0% fat) I use Fage
- 1 teaspoon clear honey
- 100g strawberries (hulled weight) chopped into small cubes
- 1 medium meringue nest crushed
Instructions
- Add the Greek yoghurt to a small serving bowl then add in the honey and gently mix. Add in half of the chopped strawberries and half the crushed meringue then gently mix in with the greek yoghurt.
- Top with the rest of the strawberries and the rest of the crushed meringue then serve immediately.
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