Think Yogurt Covered Raisins are Healthy? Think Again

Yogurt is healthy.  Raisins are healthy.  Yogurt covered raisins, however, are far from healthy.

Why?

Because they’re not truly yogurt covered.  The white coating is actually made from the following:

Sugar, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Milk Powder, Yogurt Powder, Whey, Titanium Dioxide, Soy Lecithin, Vanilla, Confectioners Glaze, Corn Syrup, Dextrin, and Maltodextrin

In a quarter cup of these little guys, which is a serving, you’ll find:

• 5g fat
• 4g saturated fat
• 19g sugar
• 0-1g fiber

Sounds a lot more like candy – and not really even natural candy – than yogurt + dried fruit.

If you like yogurt covered raisins, no need to freak out.  Just make sure you’re considering them a very occasional treat (think M&Ms) as opposed to a healthy choice.

For a truly healthy snack, sprinkle 2 Tbsp raisins into 6 oz plain yogurt or Greek yogurt.  Now those raisins will be yogurt-covered!