Ingredients
Yogurt
- 1 cup low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 30g chia seeds
- 30g rolled oats
How it's made!
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the low-fat yogurt and chia seeds until well combined.
- Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, or until the chia seeds have absorbed some of the liquid and become gel-like.
- In a separate bowl, combine the blueberries and sliced strawberries.
- In a small saucepan, toast the rolled oats over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and fragrant.
- To assemble the yogurt bowl, spoon the chia seed-yogurt mixture into a serving bowl.
- Top the yogurt with the berry mixture and sprinkle the toasted oats over the top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy yogurt bowl with berries, chia seeds, and oats for breakfast or as a snack!
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