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This recipe is very high in protein and fibre. It is also a great source of potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron.
The Recipe
- 1 serving
- 5 minute prep time
- 0 minute cook time
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain, fat-free Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 scoop of high quality protein powder (flavour of your choice!)
- 1 square (10 g) of 85% dark chocolate
- 1 cup berries (your choice!)
- 1/4 cup granola
Ingredient Tips
- Frozen berries work just as well as fresh ones! In fact, I used frozen berries for the picture below. They will thaw pretty fast, or you can rinse them quickly under cold water and drain
Instructions
- Scoop into a bowl 3/4 cup of your plain, fat-free Greek yogurt (lactose-free versions are available as well).
- Add 1 tbsp of chia seeds to the bowl.
- Break apart the 1 square of 85% dark chocolate and place in bowl.
- Add 1/2 scoop of protein powder
- Mix all together
- Add 1/4 cup granola on top.
- Rinse and drain 1 cup of berries of your choice and toss on top.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Info
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Learn more about %DV here.
Changes You Can Make
To Lower the Fibre
If you’re not eating a lot of fibre at the moment, it might be a good idea to start slow when you add more to your diet. You can lower the amount of fibre in this diet by:
- Using only 1/2 tbsp of chia seeds (or starting with none)
- Start with 1/2 cup of berries
*One note on fibre: a high fibre diet helps control our cholesterol levels. You can learn more about managing cholesterol at this link: 5 Ways Nutrition Can Help Lower Your Cholesterol
To Decrease Total Carbs
Sometimes you want less carbs, and that’s fine! To lower the total carb count of this recipe, the easiest way is to:
- Use less, or none of the granola
To Add More Healthy Fats
For those who want to add more fats to this recipe (might be helpful for those also lowering the total carbs of it), here are a couple ways to do that:
- Replace the granola with 1/4 cup nuts of your choice (I’m a big fan of walnuts!)
- Replace half of the granola with an equivalent amount of nuts or seeds of your choice (pumpkin seeds are also a rich source of important vitamins and minerals)
Allergens Disclaimer
*It is important to practice caution with allergens if you have any food sensitivities or allergies. Be sure to choose products that sit well with you.
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