This is a sweet crumble topping for anything from yogurt to porridge and meat dishes. It is divine and so good for you with Cacao and Chia seeds in the ingredients.
I love it on my morning cereal as a substitute for sugar.
Greek yogurt is great as a low-calorie, low-fat substitute for sour cream. We also use it on salads, flavouring it with seeded mustard as a dressing – yum! It can also be used to make a sweet creamy yogurt for a healthy and filling topping on fresh fruit. Greek yogurt can be used as an all-rounder saving you money, space in the refrigerator and waste.
I like to use Natvia instead of artificial sweeteners. Natvia is a Stevia plant product. Any sweeteners should be kept to a minimum if you want to be in control of that sweet tooth or carb addiction but we all love a little sweetness in our nutrition menu. Here is my recipe for Sweet Greek Yogurt Cream.
SWEET GREEK YOGURT CREAM
79 Calories / 75g per serve (serves 4)
INDREDIENTS
300g Low-Fat Greek Yogurt (I use Farmers Union 50% less fat) – 303 Calories
1 heaped teaspoon Natvia – 12 Calories
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Essence – neg Calories
METHOD: Mix together well. Use immediately or refrigerate for later.
SERVING SUGESTIONS:
Add 90g washed & cut strawberries to 100g yogurt (Approx. 121 Calories)
Add 100g thawed frozen mixed berries of any sort to 100g yogurt (Approx. 150 Calories)
Cut one medium banana, add 100g yogurt. Sprinkle 25g low-fat natural fruit muesli on top for a breakfast or dessert (Approx. 309 Calories)
My husband converted me from instant coffee to ‘real’ coffee when we first began dating ( a good time to convert anyone). “Do you know what is in that stuff!” he exclaimed in horror after I requested a certain well-known brand. His eyes opened even wider when I extended my hand offering the sugar substitute I once carried in my handbag.
To my credit, I was the one drinking mineral water and lemon juice and not litres of *cough* Pepsi Max every day. My husband loved his intestine torture beverage, but no more, once he tried mineral water and lemon juice he never looked back – yep; a good time to convert someone.
Today, I don’t have sugar or sugar substitutes in my coffee; I drink the ‘Real” coffee, but love the chocolate dusted topping. This is my naughty indulgence and I have yet to substitute it – until today! Some things have to be enjoyed but we can still substitute for healthier versions.
Yesterday I wandered into the supermarket to pick up some drinking chocolate (which we use for our topping) and read the long list ingredients. Noting the list of fillings and that the main ingredient was sugar, I decided to make my own, healthier, low-calorie version.
Here is the recipe but alter it to your taste. You may want a different balance of Natvia and cocoa. Play around with the ratio until it suits you taste.
Healthier Coffee Chocolate
½ cup Cocoa (approx. 40g) – 166 calories
½ cup Natvia (approx. 85g) – 20 calories
Mix well in a bowl ensuring there are no lumps in the cocoa.
Fill shaker and store extra in air tight container.
Give ingredients a shake or stir before refilling shaker to ensure Natvia doesn’t settle to the bottom.
Note: As you will need very little the calories per cup will be minimal (approximately 2-3 calories)
