Need a snack? Try this!

Okay, let's talk about sugar. Sugar is not my friend! I try to avoid excess sugar whenever I can, although it's often hidden in things that appear to be "healthy." One of my favorite snacks is Greek yogurt with fruit in it. Unfortunately, all of the pre-mixed Greek yogurt I find in the grocery store is packed full of sugar. I've heard of people mixing in artificial sweetener with plain Greek yogurt, but like I've said before, I prefer to use natural sugar instead of artificial.

If you are wondering what the deal is with Greek yogurt, well, it's packed full of protein! It's a great filling snack, but has the much needed protein that isn't found in regular yogurt.  One thing is- it's pretty sour.  So, it took me a while to get used to it.  Pairing it with sweet fruit like strawberries really tones it down.

So, here's my solution to a less sugary snack: Plain Greek yogurt with homemade fruit sauce! I've got a freezer full of berries, so guess what type of sauce it will be- mixed berry! I love berries because they are sweet, but they have that punch of flavor that mixes so well with other things! I'm also going to mix in some Thai Basil from my garden to make it a little more flavorful.

Greek Yogurt with Berry-Thai Basil Sauce:
Plain Greek Yogurt (only 70 calories for 1/2 cup, packed with 11.5g of protein!)
1/4 cup mixed berries (I used blueberries, raspberries, & strawberries..peaches would be a good substitute!)
1 tbsp. water
Couple of leaves of sweet Thai basil (if you have it)

Two sliced strawberries

In a small bowl, mix berries, water and Thai basil. Either cook down in a small skillet, or if you're in a hurry, heat it up in the microwave. If you are using the skillet, cook on medium heat at first to heat up the berries and the water. Then switch to low heat and let simmer until berries start to fall apart, and the water and berries meld together. If you are using the microwave, microwave for about 30 seconds, then stir and mash the berries. Microwave for about 20 more seconds.

Let the sauce cool completely, and remove the Thai basil leaves (you can leave them in if you want). After it's cool, spoon the sauce over a small cup of plain Greek yogurt. Then top it with some strawberries, and enjoy! (If it's too sour for you, add another sliced strawberry, or maybe drizzle some honey on it until you get used to the unique taste of Greek yogurt).

*If you want to make a larger batch of sauce, go for it!  You can refrigerate it and use it throughout the week!