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Healthy Breakfast for Seniors: Greek Yogurt

Healthy breakfast for seniors Greek Yogurt recipe

Starting your day with a nourishing breakfast is crucial at any age, but especially important for seniors. Packed with protein, calcium, and probiotics, Greek Yogurt provides sustained energy, supports bone health, and aids digestion – a fantastic foundation for a healthy breakfast for seniors. This month’s recipe for the Superfood of the Month, Greek yogurt, the Dining Services teams at Robson Reserve are featuring a mixed berry chia pudding with Greek yogurt recipe. This recipe is a perfect way to start the day with a nutritional meal. It’s packed with nutrients and flavor, and it’s easy to make ahead of time so you enjoy it at any moment during the day.

As we age, maintaining a healthy diet becomes even more crucial. This Mixed Berry Chia Pudding offers several key benefits for a healthy breakfast for seniors including:
Protein Power: Greek yogurt is an excellent source of protein.
Bone Health: The calcium in Greek yogurt contributes to strong bones and helps prevent osteoporosis.
Digestive Health: Probiotics in Greek yogurt support a healthy gut microbiome, promoting better digestion and nutrient absorption.
Antioxidant Rich: Berries are loaded with antioxidants that protect cells from damage and support overall health.

Mixed Berry Chia Pudding with Greek Yogurt Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chia seeds
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mixed berries

Directions
1. In a bowl, whisk together skim milk, plain yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla and salt.
2. Stir in chia seeds. Allow to sit for 30 minutes. Re-stir to redistribute any settled chia seeds.
3. Refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
4. In a bowl, mix together strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.
5. When ready to serve, portion pudding into cups or bowls and top with mixed berries.
6. Enjoy!

A Focus on Senior Nutrition at the Robson Senior Living Communities:

At Robson Reserve at PebbleCreek in Goodyear, AZ and Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes near Chandler, AZ, we understand the importance of providing residents with meals focused on senior nutrition. That’s why we incorporate superfoods like Greek yogurt into our menus. Greek yogurt is a great source of protein, calcium, and probiotics, all of which are great for maintaining good health. Both communities carefully craft menus that are not only healthy for seniors, but are also satisfying. We believe that dining should be a pleasurable experience, and we strive to make every meal a special occasion.