This is one of my favorite fruit recipes for kids because it takes 30 seconds to make, and provides antioxidants, potassium, iron, and protein. The mainstream public is finally starting to learn that probiotic and cultured foods are a necessary part of a really healthy diet. This is mostly because yogurt companies have used probiotics in their marketing efforts. The problem I have with that is, well, have you seen the amount of sugar that’s in most yogurt? It’s pretty ridiculous, unnecessary, and completely inappropriate for children. Eating sugar is one of the fastest ways to kill off good bacteria, so yogurt companies that add sugar to their “probiotic” food are kind of contradicting themselves.
Good: Go for plain yogurt. It doesn’t need sweetener for this recipe.
Better: Find GREEK yogurt, which has so much more protein!
Best: Make sure your Greek yogurt has at least 5 strains of bacteria and at least 12-14 grams of protein per serving.
Your kids are going to LOVE this as a snack, or as a side for lunch. Me, personally? I eat it for dessert!
Serves 2
100 Calories
1.5g Fat
22g Carbs
1.5g Protein
3.5g Fiber
Ingredients
2/3 cup blueberries
1 banana
3 Tbsp unsweetened, plain yogurt
Directions
Wash. Peel. Slice. Stir all together. Optionally add a sprinkling of 100% stevia and/or cinnamon and chopped walnuts or almonds.