Greek yogurt with berries

Greek Yogurt With Berries

PREP: 5 minutes

SERVES: 6

Ingredients.

• 3 cups greek yogurt, non-fat

• 3 cups berries (fresh or frozen)

• 3 tbsp chia seeds

• Optional toppings: Coconut flakes, nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)

• Honey (SAFETY NOTE: do not serve honey to babies under 12 months of age due to the risk of botulism)

Instructions.

In a small mason jar, add the berries and chia seeds. Add greek yogurt and drizzle honey and toppings, as desired, on top.

Meal-prep notes.

This recipe is meal prep-friendly. You can prepare yogurts for the week in the refrigerator ahead of time.

Nutrition facts.

Berries are packed with antioxidants and frozen berries are said to retain more nutrients than fresh berries. Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.

Greek yogurt is rich in protein and dairy that’s also high in nutrients like vitamin B12, calcium, and selenium.

For mom: Greek yogurt contains essential nutrients needed for pregnancy and postpartum recovery. This includes protein (promotes baby’s growth during pregnancy and promotes tissue repair, immune response, mood regulation, and healing after birth and Vitamin C (growth and development and immune strength).

Sources: Solid Starts, Centers for Disease Control, WebMD, VeryWell, What to Expect

Kitchen tools.

Small mason jar with lid (half pint)