Heart-Healthy Breakfast Sundae

Show your heart some love this month with this breakfast sundae.
It’s a SUPER yummy breakfast sundae recipe that’s packed with heart-healthy and delicious ingredients.
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TIP: This also makes a great snack.
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Here’s a quick rundown of why this sundae’s ingredients are so good for your heart.

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Quinoa: Studies show that eating whole grains is associated with both lower cholesterol and blood pressure … AND a lower risk of heart disease.

Berries: In addition to being filled with fiber, berries are rich in antioxidants that can protect you from the oxidative stress and inflammation that contribute to heart disease.

Walnuts: First, walnuts have more omega 3 fatty acids than other nuts. And second, studies show that they can help reduce cholesterol and blood pressure. They also appear to be associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
 
Dates: The two types of fiber in Medjool dates can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, as well as help control blood sugar levels.
 
Yogurt: This fermented food has been linked with healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
 
Pretty impressive, right?
 
Berry Delicious Breakfast Sundae
(Serves 2)

• ½ cup (85 grams) dry quinoa, rinsed and then soaked for 10 minutes.
• ½ Tbsp. coconut oil
• ½ Tbsp. cinnamon
• ¼  tsp sea salt
• 1½-2 tsp maple syrup or honey, divided (optional)

• ⅓ cup (40 grams) chopped walnuts
• 1 cup (150 grams) plain Greek yogurt
• 1½ cups (225 grams) fresh berries (your choice)
• 3 Medjool dates, chopped

Drain the soaked quinoa and then pat it as dry as possible with clean paper towels.

Place the quinoa in a bowl along with the coconut oil, cinnamon, ¼ tsp sea salt, and ½ tsp maple syrup or honey.
 
Roast the quinoa mixture in a medium skillet over medium-low heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the walnuts about halfway through. These can burn quickly so keep your eye on them -- they should be golden brown.
 
Let cool for about 5 minutes and then assemble your sundaes.
 
Spread half of the yogurt in each serving dish, top with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, and then add the berries and dates, and sprinkle the quinoa and walnut mixture over the top.