Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Need a treat?

Want to satisfy a sweet tooth and feel good about it at the same time? Try this...



I started with Trader Joe's European Style Plain Yogurt. I like this yogurt because it has a more fluid/liquid consistency unlike the usual thick yogurt texture and far from the strained yogurt or Greek yogurt style. The texture of this yogurt makes it easy to add any mix-ins and makes it feel more like a dessert than a yogurt. 


I then added fresh blueberries, toasted coconut chips (I toasted them myself; you can buy unsweetened coconut to toast... it tastes delicious, no sugar needed), and shaved some chocolate into the yogurt with a micro grater (This time I used dark chocolate with toffee, but you can use any kind). 

Not only did this treat have protein, calcium, and the power and antioxidants of blueberries, but it quieted my sweet tooth with the coconut and the negligible amount of chocolate (shaving it makes sure that every bite gets a little chocolate) in it.

This yogurt can be used with any fruit and mix-ins (try honey or cinnamon). It's delicious simply with strawberries and blueberries for breakfast. I definitely recommend it!!! 

1 comment:

  1. I like the idea of toasting unsweetened coconut.
    Very healthy!

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