Decadent Healthy Girl Treat: Sweet Indulgence Without Guilt
The Healthy Girl Treat is a delicious yogurt-based delight, offering a satisfying indulgence without the guilt.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
For the Yogurt Base
- 1 cup thick Greek yogurt plain, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons almond butter natural, no added sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or pure maple syrup to taste
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
For the Toppings
- 1 cup fresh berries blueberries or raspberries
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips preferably 70% cocoa or higher
- 2 tablespoons granola low-sugar or homemade
- a pinch cinnamon
- a pinch sea salt
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Girl Treat
- In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, almond or peanut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt until smooth.
- Add honey or maple syrup to taste and stir until well combined.
- Combine chia seeds and ground flaxseed into the yogurt mixture.
- Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes for the chia seeds to absorb liquid.
- Prepare fresh berries by rinsing and slicing them if necessary.
- Measure out dark chocolate chips and granola.
- Give the yogurt mixture a final stir and taste for sweetness.
- Spoon the yogurt mixture into a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle fresh berries and dark chocolate chips on top.
- Finish with granola for added crunch.
- Add a pinch of sea salt or cinnamon if desired.
- Chill for 15-30 minutes or enjoy immediately.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, portion into individual containers and store for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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