Saturday 5 April 2014

Green Yogurt

Are you tired of eating yogurt that is filled with processed sugar and weird preservatives? Or do you just want a dairy free alternative that doesn't contain soy? Perhaps you're like me and just generally enjoy making your own food, and have a love for all things green?
Then this yogurt is for you! That it is super quick and easy to make just makes it even better!


Green Yogurt (serves 1)

      2 dl light coconut milk (a bit less then 1 cup)
      2 heaped dl pineapple chunks (about 1 cup)
      1 big handful of fresh spinach
      1/2-1 tsp xanthan gum
      eventually some ice cubes if you want it really cold

Directions:
Blend all the ingredients except the xanthan gum until smooth. Add the xanthan gum little by little until the yogurt is as thick as you'd like. If you're using a pineapple that isn't very sweet then you might have to add some sweetener. In that case I recommend stevia, agave or maybe a couple of dates?


 
I chose to top my yogurt with mulberries, shredded coconut, cacao nibs and chia seeds! Yum!


The yogurt makes a really generous serving, but since
I am usually really hungry when breakfast comes around I
have made the assumption that others might feel the same way.
The nutrition label is therefore for the entire recipe so knock
yourself out!

Since the recipe is so low in calories I strongly recommend
that you top it with something calorie dense like nuts and
seed. That will also give you a boost in protein! I know that
there is lots of vegan protein powders available now so if
you feel like adding that to the yogurt itself in order to
up the protein feel free to do so!

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