TYPE: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert       PREP TIME: < 15 mins (< 30 mins if making your own waffles)

Goodies Needed

• Frozen Waffles (for a healthier choice fresh, home made waffles)
• Fresh fruit (preferably organic) strawberries, blueberries, etc.
• Yogurt (any flavor – nice though if you match the flavor to the fruit you are using)

* Quantities depend on number of people you are serving and portion sizes

Preparation Steps

• Make your own waffles (see video how to make waffles now) or for a quick preparation toast frozen waffles
• Cut the fruit into small pieces (if needed, ex. If using blueberries no need to cut)
• Note: don’t use frozen fruit as it tends to make the waffles too soggy!
• Place a generous amount of fruit on the waffles
• Pour the yogurt on top of the fruit covered waffles
• Surprise your kids or significant other with this simple yet very impressive looking, yummy breakfast in bed!
• Enjoy!
• Come back and let me know how you liked it

Meal Nutritional Benefits

Waffles:

• Provide rich supply of fuel for your body, from the carbohydrates (especially first thing in the morning)
• If making your own waffles, try using whole wheat flour instead of white flour for extra nutritional benefits

Yogurt:

• Excellent source of natural microbes needed for healthy digestion and enhancement of the immune system, especially if probiotic
• good source of (in descending order): iodine, calcium, vitamin B2, animal protein, vitamin B12, tryptophan, potassium, molybdenum, zinc and vitamin B5
• promotes healthy cholesterol levels (lowers LDL and increases HDL), helps maintain healthy weight, promotes healthy bones, helps prevent arthritis, protects against ulcers, reduces risk of colorectal cancer and promotes good oral health
• for more information, visit the yogurt detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

Strawberries:

• good source of (in descending order): vitamin C, manganese, fiber, iodine, potassium, folate, vitamin B2 and vitamin B5
• contain antioxidant properties to prevent cancer, enhance healthy immune function and protect against rheumatoid arthritis
• for more information, visit the strawberry detailed overview from World’s Healthiest Foods

* For other healthy fruit options, if substituting strawberries check out World’s Healthiest Food Listing

About the author:
Evita Ochel, B.Sc., B.Ed., CHN - is a certified holistic nutritionist, biologist, educator, writer, researcher and speaker in the areas of health, science and holistic wellness. She is a nutritional science expert and her teaching and writing focus on natural, wholesome, plant-based and organic nutrition to achieve optimal health and longevity. Learn more about Evita Ochel or Follow Evita Ochel on Twitter.