This has become my favorite breakfast this summer. It is so refreshing, satisfying, and healthy! It’s also really easy to throw together. No cooking required! I thought you may enjoy it too.

Berry Breakfast Bowl

*fresh strawberries, washed, capped, and sliced

*fresh blueberries, washed

*Plain yogurt (organic when available, or even better- homemade!)

*Pecan halves

*Liquid Stevia (I really like the Nu Naturals brand)

There are no real measurements, because everyone likes different amounts. I just put in “a little of this and a little of that” until my bowl looks complete.  I place strawberries in the bottom of a cereal-sized bowl, then blueberries, then top with yogurt, add a few drops of the Stevia extract, and top with pecan halves. And it’s ready to go with you onto the porch swing, or even into the garden!

Not only is this a yummy, delightful, filling breakfast for the hot weather that summer brings. It is also very healthy! The berries are naturally high in antioxidants which help protect your body from free radicals and all the bad stuff. The yogurt, being a cultured product is full of natural pro-biotics, nurturing the immune system and aiding with digestion. The pecans or rich in protein and a healthy source of fat. They contain over 19 vitaomins and are fiber-rich as well. Even the stevia is extracted from a beautiful green herb and though it tastes sweet, it doesn’t have the yucky effects on your body that white sugar does.

So… what better reason to have a berry bowl for breakfast today? What better season than summer?

Enjoy!