Yogurt Berry Lunch

What to eat for lunch has always been a puzzle for me. I'm usually the only one home at that time, so I don't want to drag out skillets and pots, cutting boards and graters. I want something quick, easy, and tasty that has a sufficient amount of protein so I won't be dragging at 3 PM. The photo above is of my yogurt/berry combo which I've found fulfills all of those requirements.

So here's what I use:

Dannon Greek Yogurt, Plain, 5.3 oz.

1/3 c. frozen blueberries  

2 T. ground flaxseed

1/4 c. walnuts

Using a hand chopper, chop this until the blueberries are mixed throughout and the walnuts are chopped to suit you. Yes, I suppose you could use a food processor, but the hand chopper is adequate and so much easier to wash up.

Okay, I do add a little Splenda to this mix. I'm working on liking it less sweet.

Protein - 23 g.

Carbs - 21 g. Fewer blueberries would make it lower in carbs, of course.

Calories -  366 - enough for a meal

This little treat is delicious and nutritious, a nice balance of carbs and protein, with enough protein, and high in Omega 3's.

If I were going to have this for an evening treat, I'd probably cut the amount of walnuts and blueberries in half for fewer calories and less sugar (from the natural sugar in blueberries).

Doesn't this look better than a box of DOTS? Yes, usually, except on Friday nights during a movie. It became a bad habit over the winter. I'm working on it. This yogurt/berry treat is almost like a delicious ice cream that doesn't make you feel groggy after eating. :-)

P.S. Putting it in a pretty dish makes it taste even better! And eating it with a baby spoon makes it last longer. :-)

Do you have a quick lunch that meets the following requirements:

• good balance of carbs and protein
• quick and easy
• no MSG
• no sodium benzoate
• no nitrates or nitrites
• no wheat or corn
• tastes delicious
• can't be slimy or look disgusting
• cannot smell like dog food - I smell that enough each day.

A little crunch is always good, but not a requirement.
So if you do have such a recipe, please feel free to share it with us! :-)

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