"Ice Cream Freaks" could probably be the caption under a photo of my family, particularly on Dad's side of the family tree. I grew up in a house where ice cream is one of the basic food groups, and even in a blizzard, ice cream is a daily necessity.
Since I'm really trying to consume a healthier diet, I've gradually switched over to Greek-style yogurt, and at this point rarely eat ice cream at all. It never occurs to me that there are lots of people who do not eat Greek-style yogurt, and I'm always surprised when people say, "This is really good! And healthy! What is it again?"
I'm really not a born-again health nut type, but this is my sweet snack/dessert of choice: About 1/4 cup of Greek-style yogurt (I use Fage 0% fat), a tablespoon or so of Wheat Germ (it adds crunch and apparently folic acid), some blueberries (I don't remember why, but men are supposed to eat blueberries), and a squish of honey. Stir it, don't stir it, whatever works. Put it in a pretty glass or bowl if it's for guests, put it in a paper cup if you're driving.
I'll have to try this. I'm a big fan of ice cream too. I have to just stop buying it or else I'm eating it every day.
ReplyDeleteHahahaha...that's funny...my family was the same way. Every night at 8 o'clock on the dot we'd all have ice cream for a snack...we actually called it "Snack Time"...those were the days. Although I do occcassionally indulge in Ice Cream these days, I prefer yogurt as well...especially with something crunchy added...there is something wonderful about that tanginess.
ReplyDeleteTim, I prefer 2% and eat mine at breakfast! J.
ReplyDeleteI am just now hearing about it on cooking shows. I will look for it.
ReplyDeleteFage is the best Hellenic yogurt on the market. I use it to make tuna salad, on top of cauliflower, and just by itself. yummy.
ReplyDeleteI use it as sour cream also.
ReplyDeleteMy new favorite breakfast is 1T low sugar strawberry jelly, 1/2 c slice strawberries, 1/2 banana sliced, 1/3 c 0%Fage Plain and 2 T lowfat granola. Layer in a bowl.