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Small Changes Make A Big Difference

January 1, 2015 • Health/Fitness, Promos, Recipes

I’m not very good at eating breakfast.  I will make a cup of tea or coffee and dive right into the day’s work.  I like to go for a run or yoga class in the morning and I even have to set an alarm to make sure I make it out the door.  So one of my New Year’s resolutions was to start my day with some healthy eating.  I decided that the only way to accomplish this was to make some things I could grab quickly and make ahead of time.

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Please note this is a post sponsored by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council.  My opinions are my own and I only bring my readers topics and ideas I feel will be helpful.  

Oh and read on because the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council is giving away a trip to L.A. for two for the Little Changes Kitchen Challenge.  Oh and they are also giving away $500 gift cards to Whole Foods and Lululemon!

I knew I was going to have to love what I was eating, so I decided to base my recipe around something I adore, blueberries.  AND, they are available all year through.  (Yes, seriously.)

Blueberries

Ingredients I gathered my ingredients:

Yogurt

Chia Seeds

Almonds

Blueberries

 

 

I started with some mason jars. I love using these because they are easily washed, keep the contents fresh and I can see what’s inside.  They are also easy to grab and eat on the go.  The high sides prevent spilling and the wide mouth can easily be accessed with a spoon.  I have labels on the top of mine so I can write the date I assembled the breakfasts.

Mason Jars

So what do I put into my breakfast jars?   I start with yogurt.  I like greek yogurt, either vanilla or plain.

Yogurt

Then, I add in some slivered almonds.  You could use walnuts, pecans, or any nut you like.  I add nuts to add protein and give the yogurt a little crunch.

Almonds

I added in some chia seeds next.  These add protein, fiber and lots of nutrition.  I love adding them ahead of time like this so they soften up and you don’t even notice them in the mixture.

Almonds

Finally, I add in the blueberries.  They are sweet without having to add sugar. It’s a great way to FEEL like I’m eating something decadent for breakfast without artificial colors, sugars or calories.  You can have a whole cup of blueberries for 80 calories!  I can cure a sweet tooth craving with a handful of blueberries.  Sweet and bite size, they are a snack that doesn’t take healthy 🙂

Blueberries

Screw the lids back on tightly and my on the go breakfasts are ready for my week ahead!  Lately, I’ve loved these so much that I’ve had some as snacks in the afternoon 🙂

Lids

The Blueberry Council is having a sweepstakes!  Enter to win lots of amazing prizes, including Whole Foods and Lululemon gift cards!  Enter here!   (Enter before February 16th, 2015)  Want to know more about blueberries?  Check out the Blueberry Council’s website.

What would you put blueberries on? 

What is your small change that you’d like to make this year?

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