Heart-Healthy Homemade Lemon Yoghurt
Brighten your day with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Lemon Yoghurt, a refreshing and nutritious treat that’s bursting with zesty citrus flavor! Crafted with low-fat plain yoghurt, fresh lemon juice, fragrant zest, and a hint of natural sweetness from honey, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a light breakfast, snack, or guilt-free dessert. Enhanced with chia seeds for a boost of fiber and omega-3s, and topped with juicy blueberries and a sprig of mint, this no-cook yoghurt is as wholesome as it is delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time (plus a short chill), this creamy, protein-packed treat will energize your day while supporting a heart-healthy lifestyle. Enjoy it chilled and savor every spoonful of this vibrant, nutrient-packed recipe that’s sure to satisfy!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Low-fat plain yoghurt
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 100 grams Fresh blueberries
- 4 for garnish Mint leaves
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the low-fat plain yoghurt, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and vanilla extract.
Step 2
Whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
Step 3
Gently fold in the chia seeds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the yoghurt mixture.
Step 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the chia seeds to swell and the flavors to meld.
Step 5
When ready to serve, divide the lemon yoghurt into four small bowls or glasses.
Step 6
Top each serving with a portion of fresh blueberries.
Step 7
Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint leaves for an extra burst of freshness.
Step 8
Serve chilled and enjoy your heart-healthy treat!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (704.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 572.8 |
| Total Fat 11.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g | |
| Cholesterol 30.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 390.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 92.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 81.6g | |
| Protein 29.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 259.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 998.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1483.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories