4 berry flavored popsicles on a red plate with blue berries in the middle

(Photo: Jill Wellington from Pexels)

 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup diced strawberries
  • 2/3 cup diced peaches
  • 2/3 cup blueberries
  • 2 cups vanilla yogurt (you can use plain yogurt, Greek, coconut or any kind of yogurt)
  • 1 to 3 tsp honey or Maple syrup, divided (optional)
  • Popsicle molds (… how about empty yogurt cups!)

 

Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor, puree strawberries. Taste the puree and, if too tart, blend in with honey or Maple syrup.
  2. Scrape puree into a bowl. Gently swirl in 2/3 cup yogurt, taking care not to over blend (in order to retain the pretty swirls).
  3. Pour mixture into popsicle molds and insert sticks.
  4. Rinse blender and bowl and repeat steps with peaches and then blueberries.
  5. Place popsicles in the freezer and freeze until solid, 6 to 8 hours.
  6. Run each popsicle mold under hot running water for a few seconds to loosen popsicle, and then carefully remove from mold. Enjoy immediately!

 

Notes

You can use your favorite type of fresh fruit in these popsicles. If you only have frozen fruit on hand, thaw fruit before using. If you wish to use the same fruit, calculate 2 cups of that fruit.

Close-up of harvest granola in a mason jar

By LAU À LA BOUFFE
BSC Nutrition // ITHQ DVS CUISINE

Store-bought granola is often expensive and high in sugar. Try this recipe instead to make a seasonal topping for your yogurt and smoothies.

YIELD
5 cups

TIME
Preparation: 10 minutes
Inactive:
Cooking:
Total:

COST
$DD

DIFFICULTY
Easy

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups oats
  • ¾ cup almonds
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ¼ cup quinoa (dry)
  • 3 teaspoons pumpkin spice mix
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup

TOPPINGS

  • 1 cup dried apricots, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chocolate chunks (85% dark)

PREPARATION

  1. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat and pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix all ingredients except the toppings and spread out on the pan.
  3. Bake on the middle rack for 45 minutes to an hour. Check the granola regularly, since cooking time will vary by oven.
  4. Once the granola is cooked and cooled, mix in the toppings.

NUTRITION

Delicious and nutritious!
Fat: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 8 g
Protein: 2 g
Calories: 67 (per tablespoon)

TIP FROM LAU

Jars of this granola make a great gift for family and friends.

BLUEBERRY MUFFINS

Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or yellow sugar)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Danone Vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups blueberries

Instructions:

Oven temperature: 375°F/190°C

1. In a bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and sugar.

2. In a different bowl, beat the eggs, yogurt, oil and milk.

3. With a wooden spoon, combine the two mixtures and add the blueberries.

4. Fill the paper muffin cups and bake them in the middle of the oven for about 20 minutes (check if they are baked with a toothpick).

5. Fill the paper muffin cups and bake them in the middle of the oven for about 20 minutes (check if they are baked with a toothpick).

Bon appétit!

Many thanks to our partner Danone for this delicious recipe!

 

APPLE YOGURT SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

  • 1 apple
  • 1¼ cup (300 g) plain yogurt
  • 4 to 6 tbsp (60 to 90 ml) Canadian maple syrup (extra light)

Instructions:

1. Peel apple and slice into 4 to 8 pieces.

2. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

3. Pour into a glass and serve.

Bon appétit!

Many thanks to our partner Pommes Qualité Québec for this delicious recipe!

SWISS MUESLI

Ingredients:

  • 250 ml or 1 cup of All-Bran* Buds cereal
  • 250 ml or 1 cup of plain Greek yogurt
  • 250 ml or 1 cup of milk or almond milk
  • 60 ml or 1/4 cup, each sliced almonds and chopped pecans
  • 125 ml or 1/2 cup of dried fruit
  • 5 ml or 1 tsp of grated orange zest
  • 1tart apple, shredded
  • maple syrup or honey (if desired)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine All-Bran Buds* cereal, yogurt, milk, nuts, fruit and orange zest with a large spoon. Cover and refrigerate for one hour or up to one day.

2. Before serving, stir in grated apple and drizzle with some maple syrup or honey if desired.

Tip: This recipe can easily be doubled.

Bon appétit!

Many thanks to our partner  for this delicious recipe!

 

Hearty Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 single serving Oatbox apple & cinnamon oatmeal pouch
  • 3/4 cup of milk or soy milk
  • 2 tbsp of natural peanut butter
  • Strawberries, blueberries and apples, in pieces
  • 1/4 tsp of cinnamon

 

Instructions:

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the oatmeal with the milk, and microwave for 1 minute.
  2. Mix again and add the peanut butter and the fruits. Top with cinnamon, and eat right away.

 

Bon appétit!

 

Many thanks to our partner  for this delicious recipe!