Crunchy Yogurt Breakfast Bowl
Add ground flaxseed, crunchy cereal and plain, unflavored yogurt (plain contains more calcium and protein than flavored yogurt), and you’ll start your day with a powerful punch of protein, fiber and omega-3s (from the flaxseed). All you need to round out this breakfast-in-a-bowl is some fresh fruit or a glass of 100% fruit juice. Make sure the flaxseed is ground; you won’t absorb the nutrients from whole seeds.
Makes 1 serving (2 cups)
Ingredients
1 container (6 ounces) strawberry nonfat light yogurt (with no added sugar)
1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons crunchy wheat and barley nuggets cereal
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
Nutrition information (per serving)
440 calories
26 g protein
59 g carbohydrates
12 g fat (3 g saturated)
17 mg cholesterol
415 mg sodium
660 mg calcium
8 mg iron
710 IU vitamin A
2 mg vitamin C
9 g fiber
Tags: antioxidant-boost , breakfast , calcium-rich , dairy , fruit , grains , high-fiber , high-protein , snack , whole grain
Kim Galeaz is an Indianapolis-based registered dietitian and owner of Galeaz Food & Nutrition Communications. As a freelance culinary-nutrition consultant, she has worked with many companies, including The Coca-Cola Company, The Kroger Company and Weider Publications, to help position and promote smart and healthy food, beverage and lifestyle choices.
