Every Thursday I send breakfast in for my husband's sales team. They always enjoy what I make (homemade cinnamon rolls, scones, etc.), but last week I received super enthusiastic thanks for the breakfast I created. It consisted of yogurt that I thickened and flavored myself, fresh fruit, and homemade granola. I was told later that there were team members (who shall remain nameless, you know who you are, hehe) trying to sneak the leftovers out without anyone noticing. I take it as a great compliment. So in case you were part of that breakfast club and would like the details, here they are.
Honey Citrus Yogurt
1 quart Plain Yogurt (choose a good brand, use low fat if you would like)
3 Tbsp. Honey
2 tsp. Pure vanilla extract
the zest of 1 orange
- Line a seive with cheesecloth and place over a large bowl. Place the yogurt in the cheesecloth and allow to drain for 2 hours. This makes the yogurt much thicker and richer.
- Place the yogurt in a bowl and stir in the honey, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Fresh Fruit Topping
1 pint Strawberries, hulled and halved
1 pint Blueberries
1/2 pint Raspberries
1 Pineapple, peeled, cored, and diced
10 Fresh mint leaves
- Toss the fruit together (be gentle!) in a large bowl.
- Stack the mint leaves, roll them up like a cigar, and slice thinly with a paring knife. This will create delicate threads of mint (called "chiffonade"). Toss the mint in with the fruit.
Serve the yogurt and fruit with a good quality Granola and you'll have a delicious breakfast.
yum!
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