This is a quick, make-ahead breakfast that'll help get your morning routine off on the right track, but you can also make it or a quick afternoon snack or after dinner dessert, as the chia seeds thicken the yogurt very quickly. Pair it with a slice of whole grain toast spread with tahini for a filling and well-rounded breakfast. This recipe serves one, but it can easily be doubled or quadrupled to feed a group.
1/2 small lime or 1 key lime, juiced and zested
3-4 small spice cookies (I'm using Doppelimo hazelnut creme cookies here in Germany, but snickerdoodles or even Graham crackers would work), about 1/4 cup ground into crumbs
1/2-3/4 cup plain or Greek yogurt
1-2 tsp raw sugar or honey (can sub stevia or splenda as desired)
1 Tbsp chia seeds
Pinch of cardamom
6-8 small strawberries, halved
Mint leaves, for garnish (optional, but tasty)
Spread cookie crumbs onto bottom of a small bowl or high-rimmed plate. In a separte bowl, mix lime juice, yogurt, sweetener, chia seeds, and cardamom until well mixed. Pour and spread evenly over crumbs. Top with lime zest and line sides of bowl with strawberry halves. Garnish with mint, if desired. Cover with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator until needed.
