The Yammy Jammy

The Yammy Jammy Smoothie Bowl

The Yammy Jammy Smoothie Bowl

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The first time I made chia jam I was both stunned and overjoyed. How could 3 simple ingredients (berries, chia seeds and a natural sweetener) replace my beloved sugar laden traditional berry jam. Chia seeds are packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, and miraculously turn any liquid into a gel like substance. Mix these little beauties with berries, add a natural sweetener and….bam, you’ve got jam!  Slathered on sweet potato toast and topped with peanuts and fresh berries was just too good to be true. I thought, why not put these ingredients into a smoothie bowl and the Yammy Jammy was born!  This is the perfect quick and easy breakfast for toast and jam lovers that want a nutrient dense, sweet yet sugar-free decadent meal.

Ingredients

1 medium yam cooked, cooled and peeled

2 large ripe bananas

1 small ripe pear, cored and quartered

2 oz. (¼ cup) of full fat coconut milk (the kind that comes in a can)

2 teaspoons of lemon juice

½ teaspoon of lemon zest

1/8 teaspoon of fine sea salt

3 large medjool dates, pitted

3 tablespoons of chia seeds

2 cups of mixed frozen berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries make a flavorful blend)

Fresh berries and peanuts for toppings

Makes 3 bowls

Method

1. First pop your medium sized yam into the microwave for about 5 minutes. You can cool it down quickly by putting it in the freezer while you gather your other ingredients. The skin will separate as it cools making it super easy to peel.

2. Next add the base and the liquids to a high-powered blender container: the bananas, yam and pear, followed by ¼ cup of full fat coconut milk. You can use regular coconut milk that comes in a carton, but full fat coconut milk from a can gives and extra creamy lushness to the smoothie bowl.

3. Now it’s time for the flavorings and sweetener: the lemon juice & zest, salt, and 3 large medjool dates.

4. Last, but not least, is our start of the show, chia seeds, which act as a nutrient dense thickener, and the 2 cups of frozen mixed berries. You can use any berry combination that feels special. I enjoy a mixture of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. I’ve use ½ cup of each berry in this photo.

5. Secure the lid on the container and blend, starting on low and working up to medium speed until the ingredients are creamy and fully incorporated. This will take about a minute or more depending on your blender. If you have a Vitamix, use the tamper to push the food down and around toward the blade. Or stop and scrape the sides of the container as needed.

6. Pour the bright berry colored mixture which will be the consistency of softened sorbet into three bowls and top with fresh berries and peanuts.

Enjoy as fun fruity breakfast or a decadent healthy dessert or snack!

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The Yammy Jammy Smoothie Bowl

Yield: 3 bowls

Author: Carol Clayton

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 15 Min

This is the perfect quick and easy breakfast for toast and jam lovers that want a nutrient dense, sweet yet sugar-free decadent meal.

Ingredients

• 1 medium yam cooked, cooled and peeled
• 2 large ripe bananas
• 1 small ripe pear, cored and quartered
• 2 oz. (¼ cup) of full fat coconut milk (the kind that comes in a can)
• 2 teaspoons of lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon of lemon zest
• 1/8 teaspoon of fine sea salt
• 3 large medjool dates, pitted
• 3 tablespoons of chia seeds
• 2 cups of mixed frozen berries

Instructions

1. First pop your medium sized yam into the microwave for about 5 minutes. You can cool it down quickly by putting it in the freezer while you gather your other ingredients. The skin will separate as it cools making it super easy to peel.
2. Next add the base and the liquids to a high-powered blender container: the bananas, yam and pear, followed by ¼ cup of full fat coconut milk.
3. Now it’s time for the flavorings and sweetener: the lemon juice & zest, salt, and 3 large medjool dates.
4. Lastly add the chia seeds and the 2 cups of frozen mixed berries. You can use any berry combination that feels special. I enjoy a mixture of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. I’ve use ½ cup of each berry in this photo.
5. Secure the lid on the container and blend, starting on low and working up to medium speed until the ingredients are creamy and fully incorporated. This will take about a minute or more depending on your blender. If you have a Vitamix, use the tamper to push the food down and around toward the blade. Or stop and scrape the sides of the container as needed.
6. Pour the bright berry colored mixture which will be the consistency of softened sorbet into three bowls and top with fresh berries and peanuts.

Calories

367.18

Fat (grams)

8.59

Sat. Fat (grams)

4.10

Carbs (grams)

74.77

Fiber (grams)

15.15

Net carbs

59.62

Sugar (grams)

37.91

Protein (grams)

5.59

Sodium (milligrams)

96.01

Cholesterol (grams)

0.00

Nutritional information is calculated before adding toppings.

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