1 Tbsp of chia seeds. I stir and let sit for 5 – 10 minutes.
Top with a couple tablespoons of walnut pieces (Full of all kinds of good things for you: polyunsaturated fat, antioxidants and Omega 3’s)
And 3-4 berries. (I like to crush 3 blackberries with a spoon to stir them through the mixture.
Sherri also writes:
"When I am out of berries, I have used an all fruit spread, which tastes delicious too. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries would be fine too but I think the crushed blackberries enhance it the most.
I’ve had this nearly every morning for about three years and I am addicted to it. It is so easy – I don’t have to think what will I eat? And it's probably more nutritious than anything to start the day.
The chia seeds and walnuts I buy on Amazon in the 2-lb packaging and are staples in my refrigerator. A small container of blackberries at 3 per morning will last a week. The yogurt I buy most every time I go to the grocery. I like the taste and texture of Fage Greek the best and its sugar content is the best I’ve seen."
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Thank you, Dear Reader, for hanging out with me again.
Thank your sister for me. That looks really yummy. I am always looking for easy and healthy breakfast ideas.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing she'll see your thank you. :) I ate it as a "treat" even though it wasn't sweet, there was something almost decadent about it.
Deletemmmm - that looks SO good!! I haven't tried Skyr (yet) but with your review I will put it on my shopping list. I'm afraid since we started making our own kefir we don't have need of yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese or buttermilk because the kefir replaces them all. I might try this recipe only substitute the kefir cheese for the yogurt. Hmmm......wandering off to plant the thought in Resident Chef's ear.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried kefir - to show how little I know about it, I thought it was a drink (or only a drink) - had no idea it could have the consistency of yogurt. Sounds like a great thing to have in the kitchen. Adding that to my list of things to learn more about.
DeleteNice recipe, thank you both
ReplyDeleteChopped walnuts in yogurt, adding chopped frozen cherries will be the mix for me as tiny seeds not good for my system. I will be looking for Skyr.
I'm looking forward to making it again using walnuts. I suspect that will add a whole 'nother level of a sense of decadence.
DeleteOh I'll have to look for that at our Meijer's! I use Fage but I too sometimes don't like the tangy taste. I always keep a large container of frozen fruit I've cooked down with monk fruit and a little lemon juice. I add that in to my yogurt in the morning. I'm NOT a dairy lover so this is my way of trying to get some calcium for these old bones haha! I followed your sister's shop on eBay.
ReplyDeleteFage has been my preferred plain yogurt for years, but I tend to buy whatever is a good price (and have found the differences, mostly in texture can be huge). Since I tend to use it as an ingredient in things and not eat it straight as yogurt, the texture hasn't been a big deal to me. The texture of this Skyr was even smoother and thicker than Fage. Mmmmm... I hope I'm not building it up too much, but I do think it's worth a try.
DeleteSkyr really is delicious Becki. We first had it when we went to Iceland in 2018; when we came back was the time it just started to become more available in the US. Iceland Provisions is very good; Siggie's is also good (some stores carry both).
ReplyDeleteDoing a quick refamiliarization, Skyr is made somewhat like yogurt except it is allowed to ferment for 5 hours post heating and then cooled, where traditional yogurt usually held at higher temperatures for longer periods of time (I hold mine at 90-100 F for up to 12 hours).
Interesting, TB. Our Meijer also carries Siggie's, and for the first time this week I noticed that it says Skyr on the label. I'm realizing I've purchased it before - not realizing it wasn't Greek yogurt. Here, I've been thinking it's just hit or miss on getting good thick Greek yogurt, and now I'm wondering if the good thicker "Greek" yogurt I bought is actually Skyr made by Siggie's! From what I read, Icelanders consider Skyr to be cheese, not yogurt. Cook's Illustrated website has an interesting article titled "What is Skyr?"
DeleteHonestly Becki, the texture is more like a solid Greek yogurt than a soft cheese - and as I make Greek Yogurt and soft cheese, I can speak confidently about this. It does make me wonder in the Icelandic Sagas if they translated "skyr" as "cheese", which would make sense.
DeleteGoing to try the recipe. I eat all kinds of plain yogurt and Siggi's blueberry kefir. Something wonderful about yogurt-it makes you feel good inside and out. I'm going to check out your sister's shop too.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could eat plain yogurt, but after one or two spoonfuls I just can't handle the tart or the tang anymore. Adding a bit of fruit to this skyr, I think I could make this a more regular part of my diet. I agree there is something wonderful about it - for me it's the texture.
DeleteI have tried skyr before but it's too thick for me, I usually make my own yogurt and use that to make an overnight breakfast with oats fruit and a sprinkling of walnuts on the top, so similar I think. Have a lovely weekend. Xx
ReplyDeleteI made yogurt back in the 70's - used a cute little yogurt maker with several 1-cup containers all lined up in a cute little gadget (looking it up just now, I'm guessing it was a Salton. I was at a friend's recently and she was making yogurt in what appeared to be an insta-pot (or similar cooker). It gave me such a nostalgic feeling, and for the first time in nearly 40 years I had the itch to make yogurt again. Not that I did, but the thought did strike me. ;^)
DeleteI have that Salton yogurt maker, but only have 2 of the original glasses left. I've used the pint Mason jars and they fit in!
DeleteI need to make homemade yogurt!
DeleteI was wondering what to have for light supper this evening. It's hot and humid and we've already had our big meal of the day (at noon). As a result of reading your blog post, I think I'll combine some Fage' yogurt with fresh blueberries, diced apple and chopped walnuts. You inspired me!
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