Spring Ambrosia Bowl

Yield: 1 serving

¾ cup unsweetened dairy or plant-based yogurt

1 Tbsp whole golden flaxseeds or 1 Tbsp ground regular flaxseeds

⅓ cup fresh or unsweetened canned pineapple chunks

Small handful of golden raisins

1-2 dried Calimyrna (Turkish) figs, chopped

1 Tbsp shelled pistachios (halves or pieces; can be substituted with pecans)

¼ cup unsweetened dried coconut chips or flakes, toasted or untoasted

1 tsp pure maple syrup or honey

1 tsp flower pollen (bee pollen)

Spoon dairy or plant-based yogurt into a cereal-sized bowl. Sprinkle flaxseeds over yogurt. Add a layer of pineapple chunks, then a layer of golden raisins and chopped figs. Top with pistachios or pecans and coconut before drizzling with maple syrup or honey. Sprinkle flower pollen on top and serve immediately.

Note: Those suffering from moderate to severe seasonal allergies should omit the flower pollen.

Recipe courtesy of Marlaina Donato. 

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