“Mojito” Fruit and Yogurt Plate
Inspired by the Cuban cocktail, this breakfast brain booster is full of tropical flavor. Yogurt contains tyrosine, an amino acid that supports neuro-transmitters, resulting in improved communication between neurons. Ground flaxseeds are a rich, vegetarian source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help improve memory. And papaya is a great source…
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Inspired by the Cuban cocktail, this breakfast brain booster is full of tropical flavor. Yogurt contains tyrosine, an amino acid that supports neuro-transmitters, resulting in improved communication between neurons. Ground flaxseeds are a rich, vegetarian source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help improve memory. And papaya is a great source of vitamin C.
Ingredients
Mint simple syrup
- 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
Fruit salad
- 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
- 1 1/2 cups cubed fresh papaya
- 2 kiwifruits, peeled, halved, and sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries or frozen, thawed
- 1 Tbs. lime juice
- 2 tsp. lime zest
- 2 cups vanilla low-fat yogurt or soy yogurt
- 2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint leaves
- 4 tsp. ground flaxseeds
Preparation
1. To make Mint Simple Syrup: Bring mint, sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil in saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and steep 15 minutes. Strain syrup, and discard mint leaves. Cool.
2. To make Fruit Salad: Toss pineapple, papaya, kiwifruits, blueberries, lime juice, lime zest, and 1/4 cup Mint Simple Syrup in large bowl (reserve remaining syrup to sweeten iced tea or coffee). Divide among 4 bowls. Top each serving with 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 1/2 tsp. mint, and 1 tsp. flaxseeds.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 253
- Carbohydrate Content 52 g
- Cholesterol Content 6 mg
- Fat Content 3 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 8 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 86 mg
- Sugar Content 44 g