Okay, gut health beginners, this is the easiest place to start. Coconut yogurt cultured with live strains, tangy kiwi, and a spoonful of chia seeds come together in under ten minutes for a breakfast that tastes like dessert but does actual work for your microbiome. It sits alongside our Coconut Yogurt Chia Bowl with Passionfruit and Coconut Yogurt Chia Parfait with Pomegranate as an easy way to start the day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt (live and active cultures)
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp granola
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Spoon coconut yogurt into a bowl.
- Sprinkle chia seeds evenly over the yogurt and let sit for 5 minutes to soften slightly.
- Arrange kiwi slices on top.
- Add granola and shredded coconut.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and finish with a few mint leaves.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 320 |
| Total fat | 16g |
| Total carbohydrates | 39g |
| Dietary fiber | 9g |
| Protein | 5g |
| Sodium | 35mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Live coconut yogurt cultures such as Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus can help populate the gut with beneficial bacteria, while kiwi supplies actinidin, an enzyme that aids protein digestion, plus a solid dose of soluble and insoluble fiber. Chia seeds add mucilage-forming soluble fiber that gently supports regularity. If you tend to skip breakfast altogether, our piece on Skipping Breakfast and Your Gut explains what that habit does to your microbiome.
Dessert for breakfast, backed by science this time.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
