Fruit-on-the-Bottom Greek Yogurt

Greek yogurt is a staple item in my fridge.  It's a super easy and quick snack that I especially love with 1 tbs of peanut butter mixed in.  Yum!  I wanted to see if I could create my own version using fresh, organic fruit and plain greek yogurt.  After perusing Pinterest, I found a promising recipe.  Thank you simplebites.net for the inspiration.

I changed my version by using agave nectar in place of the honey and also cut it back from 2 tbs to only 1.  The next time I make this I will omit this ingredient.

These should last about a week in your fridge and take about 10 minutes to make and assemble.  They are also much cheaper than buying the individual containers!

Here's what you need:
4 mason jars (mine were 6 oz. jars)
8 oz of fruit (I used fresh strawberries, but you could also use frozen - just thaw first)
3 c (appx) plain greek yogurt (I used Fage 0% Plain) 
pinch of salt
1 tbs cornstarch
1 tbs cold water
1 tbs agave nectar or honey (opt)

Directions:
Chop/mash up your strawberries (or fruit of choice).   Place strawberries, agave nectar (if using), and salt in saucepan over medium heat and stir until bubbly.  Mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl and pour into saucepan.  Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often, or until thickened.  Pour into a glass bowl (I used a measuring cup) and cool in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.  Once cooled, scoop 2 tbs of fruit mixture into each mason jar.  Top with desired amount of plain greek yogurt.  

I used 2/3 c. greek yogurt in my recipe and 1 tbs agave nectar.  Here is the nutritional information:
126 cal, 15 g carbs, 0 g fat, 17 g protein, 13 g sugar, 1 g fiber

Without agave nectar, here is the nutritional information:
111 cal, 11 g carbs, 0 g fat, 17 g protein, 9 g sugar, 1 g fiber

**If you want to flavor the yogurt, mix in 1 tbs of vanilla or 1 tsp stevia.**

Enjoy!