
Happy Saturday! Matt has created many recipes throughout my pregnancy to satisfy my ever changing cravings. This dessert is not only super delicious, but it is nutritious for you and your baby =D There are two recipes that we have been making.
Recipe 1:
Ingredients:
Plain Greek Yogurt
Frozen Strawberries
Pasteurized Honey
Chia Seeds
Lemon
French Vanilla Oats
Recipe 2:
Ingredients:
Plain Greek Yogurt
Peanut Butter
Banana
Chia Seeds
Pasteurized Honey
Lemon
French Vanilla Oats
Place the yogurt and frozen strawberries (Recipe 1) or the yogurt, peanut butter, and banana (Recipe 2) in the food processor or blender. Add some raw organic honey, some chia seeds, and a squirt of lemon. This measurements are based on your taste, after the ingredients are mixed, add more of anything that you would like. Place the mixture into a bowl and put it in the freezer until it is at a texture to your liking. Sprinkle french vanilla oats on top for a nice crunch.
What nutrients do these ingredients contain?
Plain Greek Yogurt
Yogurt contains protein, calcium, vitamin B-12, potassium, and magnesium. It also contains probiotics, which research suggests boost the immune system.
Pasteurized Honey
Honey boosts your immune system and reduces heartburn. It contains calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds contain fiber, iron, protein and calcium.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter contains protein, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and healthy fats.
Oats
Oats contain fiber, potassium, and iron.
Strawberries
Strawberries contain vitamin C, magnesium and calcium.
Bananas
Bananas contain potassium and vitamin B6
Lemon
Lemons contain calcium, thiamin, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, manganese, vitamin B6 and riboflavin.
How does the nutrition found in these ingredients foster your babies development?
Protein is necessary to the baby’s growth and organ development.
Calcium is necessary to the baby’s bone development.
Magnesium helps to regulate blood sugar levels and your build tissues.
Potassium contributes to balancing electrolytes and nerve impulse transmission throughout your body.
Vitamin B12 is essential for the formation of red blood cells.
Copper assists with developing the baby’s heart, blood vessels, and skeletal and nervous systems.
Iron helps create blood for you and baby as well as transports oxygen throughout your body.
Phosphorus helps with the baby’s bone development.
Zinc is essential for the baby’s rapid cell growth.
Fiber helps regulate the digestive track in pregnant women.
Vitamin C assists with the development of the baby’s skin and bones.
Vitamin B6 helps promote the production of white blood cells by ensuring that the organs that create them remain healthy.
Thiamin helps promote a healthy nervous and muscular system for your baby.
Riboflavin helps a baby develop bones, muscles, and nerves.
I hope that you enjoy this delicious dessert =D Happy Saturday <3333