This post is sponsored by Randalls. All photos and opinions are mine and should not be used without written permission.
After a dreary Winter, I am really loving the weather during this sunny Spring!
Spring time to me means eating outdoors, fresh seasonal food, and enjoying that glorious sunshine! So when some girlfriends of mine wanted to get together for a garden party (pre-quarantine), I said yes so fast they weren’t ready for it!
As the writer of a food blog, I knew I was going to be bringing my A game to this themed party. I’ve been trying to eat healthier lately, so I felt like keeping the menu light was definitely the way to go. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to do gluten free, plant based, or just include ingredients that promote relaxation, so I decided to do all of the above!
First up is this protein-packed power bowl. This healthy bowl is packed full of pro-biotics, fresh fruits, and healthy fats – so what’s there not to like? But the best part is that it’s easy to make but it looks like a million bucks.
What I like about this recipe too is the versatility. You could easily make this yogurt bowl as individual plated portions, serve it family style, or even create a yogurt bar complete with all the toppings so your guests/family members can mix and match their own ingredients.
What’s in a Power Bowl?
I’m going to let you in on a little secret…power bowls include whatever you want to put into it.
But they also typically have lots of protein, good fats, nuts, and are generally good for you.
So for this specific power bowl, I wanted it to have fresh ingredients, be low in fat, and be packed with flavor. Here’s what’s in my bowl:
Open Nature Icelandic Yogurt, Mixed Berry Acai Flavor
Part 2% and part skim milk, this sweet yogurt contains a plethora of fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and acai. Not only is that color perfection, but the flavor is as well. I hate boring yogurt and this flavor is anything but boring!
Open Nature Icelandic Yogurt, Vanilla Flavor
This lowfat yogurt is made with 2% milk, so it’s perfectly creamy with just the slightest hint of vanilla. It made for a great contrast with the mixed berry acai yogurt I added it to, but I’m sure it would be equally as delicious on its own.
Pomegranate seeds
After cracking open a hard, red pomegranate, you’ll find these gems. These crunchy black seeds are encased in sweet red juice and are a great texture contrast to the smooth and creamy yogurts. They have tons of antioxidants and fiber too, so they’re perfect for digestive health.
O Organics Trail Mix Cranberry Nut
I hate a trail mix that is nothing but granola, so this trail mix rates pretty high for me (there’s no granola in it whatsoever). It’s got crunchy almonds, cashews, and tangy dried cranberries in it, so it really does make your tastebuds do a little dance.
Raspberries
Packed with Vitamin C and E, raspberries are great for brain health. Plus, they taste good – even if you just eat them off of your fingers like my daughter does.
Where do I Find the Ingredients?
I purchased all of my O Organics® and Open Nature® ingredients for this power bowl at my local Randalls.
They also carry these brands exclusively at all of the Albertsons Companies family of stores, including ACME Markets, Jewel-Osco, Vons, Pavilions, Tom Thumb, Shaw’s, Star Market, United Supermarkets, and Carrs/Safeway. You can visit Albertsons.com or randalls.com to find a store near you. And while you’re there, be sure to check out their meal prep tips and recipe ideas as well!
The best part about shopping at my local Randalls is the online savings. I love creating my shopping list online, adding my digital coupons, and making things easier on myself for when I’m actually in the store (especially if I have the kids with me).
While I’m not spending much time in store lately, Randalls has made some awesome accommodations to their shopping experience – like special shopping hours for seniors and keeping the shelves stocked.
Ready for the recipe?
Protein-Packed Power Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 containers Open Nature Icelandic Yogurt Mixed Berry Acai
- 1 container Open Nature Icelandic Yogurt Vanilla
- ½ package O Organics Trail Mix Cranberry Nut
- 1 pint Raspberries
- 2 oz Pomegranate gems
Instructions
- Open the yogurt containers and pour the content of them into your bowl. You can use as much or as little as you like of each (I used mostly Mixed Berry Acai Open Nature Icelandic Yogurt with just a dollop of Vanilla Open Nature Icelandic Yogurt).
- Add the fruits and trail mix however you like (I, of course, had to make a design, but that’s totally up to you).
- Enjoy!
Now, when you’re eating your good-for-you yogurt bowl, make sure to use your good-for-the-planet cutlery! These Open Nature® Compostable Spoons are perfect for a garden party or just a night eating around the dinner table. Since they’re made out of a plant-based material, you can enjoy these use and toss spoons and not feel guilty about adding to a landfill somewhere.
This garden party had everything I love in it – food, flowers, and good friends. I just love the freshness of this time of year!
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