Food2 is jumping on board with Meatless Monday, an initiative to help reduce meat consumption for personal health and the health of the planet by going vegetarian for one day each week. This week, a nutrient-packed breakfast that’s ready in just five minutes.
Looking for a healthy breakfast idea? Start your day with two superfoods – goji berries and chia seeds.
Goji berries — which come from the Himalayan regions of Asia — are chock-full of antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients. A major staple in the diets of the Mayans and Aztecs, chia seeds gave them endurance and energy. The seeds are also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which promotes heart health.
Healthy Vanilla Yogurt with Goji Berries and Chia Seeds
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners sugar
1/4 cup cereal
1/4 cup apples and pears, diced
1 tablespoon walnuts
1 teaspoon dried goji berries
1/4 teaspoon chia seeds
Directions
Combine yogurt, vanilla, and confectioner’s sugar. Stir in cereal and fruit. Top with goji berries and chia seeds.