Greek yogurt is the perfect base for making breakfast. It contains a large amount of protein, and, therefore, saturates the body for a long time. For breakfast with Greek yogurt, you can cook a wide variety of dishes, both light fruit and nutritious.
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Almost everyone knows about the benefits of yogurt. It is a low-calorie product that contains active bacteria that aid our digestion. Yogurt is a great option for a light breakfast. One of the popular types of yogurt is Greek, it comes from Lebanon.
Greek yogurt: beneficial properties
Greek yogurt differs from other types in that it has a denser structure: something between cheese and yogurt. This density is achieved due to the special cooking technology, which reduces the water content in it. Due to which yogurt can act as an alternative to butter. Otherwise, the production technology of Greek yogurt is the same as usual.
Composition of Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt has a higher protein content than other types. 100 grams of Greek yogurt contains 10 -12 grams of protein. Sugar content in Greek yogurt is lower than in regular yogurt, it is rich in minerals and vitamins, in addition, it contains neither lactose nor milk. This product is ideal for diet food. Per 100 grams of Greek yogurt there are 58 kcal, 04. grams of fat, about 35 mg of sodium, 141 mg of potassium, 3.6 grams of carbohydrates, 10 grams of protein, 3.2 grams of sugar, as well as Vitamins A B6, B12
Eating yogurt for tomorrow helps to activate the digestive system. Systematic use of yogurt
protects the intestines from toxic substances and bacteria, helps to build muscle due to the available protein, strengthens the nervous system due to the high content of vitamin B12, reduces the risk of dementia and depression, helps to strengthen bones.
Classic Greek yogurt can be a delicious base for a light breakfast. Below are 10 examples of a variety of step-by-step breakfast recipes.
Pancakes with orange and cinnamon.
Cooking such pancakes is very simple and fast.
Products: 560 grams of yogurt, 220 grams of flour, a pinch of salt and cinnamon, 240 ml of milk, 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar, honey, citrus zest, melted coconut oil and vanilla extract.
Preparation: Mix flour, powder, cinnamon and salt. In a separate container, mix yogurt with zest milk, coconut oil, vanilla extract and honey. Stir the contents of the two containers until a batter forms. Bake pancakes in a hot pan for a couple of minutes on each side. Pancakes can be served with yogurt, orange slices, honey or other seasonal fruits.
Delicate parfait with Greek yogurt and berries.
Light and healthy dish.
Products: 350 grams of Greek yogurt, 110 grams of cream cheese, 30 grams of the finished mixture for making pudding or starch, a glass of any fresh berries, 6 tablespoons of breakfast cereal.
Preparation: Pudding mix, Greek yogurt and softened cream cheese, beat with a blender until smooth. For serving, use low but wide glasses, in which a layer of cereal, a layer of yogurt, a layer of berries are laid out in layers. Repeat the alternation of the ingredients to the top of the glass.
Oatmeal in Greek yogurt with honey, peaches and turmeric.
An ideal lazy recipe that does not even need to be cooked, at least in the morning.
The ingredients in the recipe are based on 2 jars of 250 ml.
Products: 140 grams of yogurt, 240 ml of milk, half a teaspoon of turmeric, a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon, a tablespoon of honey, 100 grams of oatmeal, a pinch of ginger, cardamom, black pepper, fresh peaches or other fruits, cut into slices.
Preparation: Move the milk with all the spices and honey, heat on a stove until it boils. Allow to cool to room temperature. In the prepared containers for porridge, put oatmeal, pour milk and add yogurt, mix everything thoroughly. Close the banks with lids and leave overnight. In the morning porridge is ready. You can put it on plates and decorate with fruits or berries, as in the photo.
Yogurt pudding with berries and chia seeds.
Another breakfast option that can be prepared in the evening.
Products: 280 grams of yogurt, 180 ml of milk, 30 gram chia seeds, vanilla extract, fresh berries for decoration, coconut flakes, maple syrup.
Preparation: Mix yogurt, milk, vanilla extract until smooth. Add chia seeds and mix. Leave overnight in a refrigerator. In the morning of receipt, arrange the pudding in portions and garnish with berries and coconut.
Eggs Benedict with red fish in arugula and Greek yogurt sauce.
This is a balanced full-fledged breakfast, including protein, slow carbohydrates and healthy fats.
Products: 280 grams of Greek yogurt, a pair of whole grain flour buns, 4 eggs, 4 slices of slightly salted red fish, half lemon juice, half a cup arugula, turmeric, salt, pepper to taste.
Cooking:
For sauce in a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, spices. Before serving, preheat the sauce for half a minute in the microwave. Half the buns and fry in a toaster or oven. Put the arugula and a piece of fish on the bun half. Boil poached eggs and put on each half of the bun, pour over the prepared sauce.
Smoothie bowl with yogurt, bananas and berries.
Easy, simple and original recipe, which will take 10 minutes to prepare, a blender and your favorite berries or fruits.
Products: 140 grams of Greek yogurt, 230 ml of apple juice, sliced banana, 1.5 cups of fresh or frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), 1 tablespoon of honey, a couple of fresh berries for decoration.
Preparation: Mix apple juice, frozen berries, yogurt and honey with a blender until smooth. Pour into deep plates and garnish with berries, mint leaves, coconut, chia seeds, nuts or garnola.
Yogurt with exotic fruits
Products: yogurt, kiwi, half a banana, cashew nuts, coconut flakes
Preparation: mix the chopped fruit with yogurt, sprinkle with nuts and chips.
Baked Potato with Yogurt and Broccoli
Products: a pair of medium-sized potatoes, 60 grams of yogurt, 30 ml of milk, 200 grams of broccoli, 50 grams of cheese.
Preparation: Pierce the washed potatoes with a fork in several places. Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes on one side and the other. Cool and cut in half. Using a spoon, remove part of the pulp to form "boats". Mash the potato pulp separately, add milk, broccoli, yogurt, cheese and mix. Put the prepared mass into “boats” and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
Yogurt with oranges and basil
Products: green basil 30 grams, Greek yogurt 300 grams, sugar 10 grams, raisins 30 grams, orange.
Preparation: Peel the orange into slices and remove the white membranes. Beat yogurt with a basil blender, mix with the pulp of orange and raisins. You can serve.