Here is a convenient, grab-and-go breakfast recipe with a fresh flavor. Overnights oats can be made with any flavors, fruits, nuts, seeds or nut butters, but however you flavor it, the combination of fiber-rich rolled oats and protein-dense Greek yogurt will keep you full and satiated all morning and help bring stable energy (and blood sugar) to the start of your day! If you’re looking to change this recipe into a healthy, hearty dessert, top it off with a crushed graham cracker or two crushed Biscoff cookies. —Dana Mealing, RDN, LDN, CIEC, community nutrition educator at the Tevis Center for Wellness
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Crispy Air Fried Latkes and Applesauce
Just about every culture that has access to potatoes has some variation of a crispy fried potato cake. Of all the delicious potato cakes around the globe, it’s hard to choose a recipe. However, for potatoes, ‘tis the season for latkes! This recipe utilizes an air fryer, cutting back on excess grease but maintaining the crispy goodness. Latkes are traditionally paired with applesauce, which is incredibly simple to make, and sour cream. Now, if you’re looking to add even more nutrition to this dish, you have to be willing to tamper with the original recipe. Using a 50/50 blend of potato with another veggie such as parsnip or zucchini will add in more fiber, nutrients and cut the carbs for those who need to watch their intake. In addition, replacing sour cream with a 2% plain Greek yogurt will give added protein to balance out the carb-y potato. If you’re hesitant about the transition to Greek yogurt, try full fat first— it’s still lower in fat than sour cream. For 2 tablespoons, Greek yogurt has 1g of fat and sour cream has 5g. They taste the same, I promise!
Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
Breakfast is a very important meal to start the day, and this overnight oat recipe is easy, healthy and oh-so satisfying! The high fiber and protein will keep you full, and the pumpkin pie flavor is irresistible!
Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Dessert
Do you ever crave pumpkin pie out of season, but don’t want to worry about the added calories? Try this easy and healthy recipe to give you that quick fix! This simple is high in protein and fiber, and it can be eaten as a dessert or breakfast if you choose. Canned pumpkin is always available at the store; it is a great source of potassium, iron, and vitamin A. For extra flavor, if you have time, toast the walnuts before topping … you won’t regret it! Make sure to look for canned pumpkin that only has pumpkin as an ingredient to avoid any added sugars.
Buffalo Chicken
This healthier version of buffalo chicken is great as a dip with celery and carrots or in a wrap.
Dark Chocolate Greek Yogurt Dip
If you are looking for a great dessert that you don’t need to cook, try this chocolate yogurt dip!
Greek Yogurt Dill Potato Salad
In addition to taking advantage of the seasonal fruits and vegetables, don’t forget the herbs in your garden! This lighter version potato salad uses plain Greek yogurt, which is a healthy substitution for sour cream in most recipes, and fresh cut dill.