High Fiber Yogurt

     Since today's Health Priority is to ear more fiber, I thought I would share a simple way we use to get more fiber in our diets in a pleasant way.  This is also a great snack for folks trying to loose weight as it is low in fat and carbs and yet satisfies that desire for something both sweet and creamy.  Now don't get grossed-out by the use of Metamucil.  It is a good fiber and gelling agent that turns the yogurt into more of a mousse consistency.  The flavoring agent can be most anything you like.  I go more for crushed fruit (usually thawed frozen fruit with the juice), or hazelnut flavoring, but if you prefer raw cocoa powder for a serious chocolate blast, go for it.  Vanilla is nice, mint, almond flavor, maybe even root beer (one of my next experiments!)  We use the goat milk yogurt from Trader Joe's, but any non-fat yogurt will work.  To avoid casein try coconut or soy yogurt (I usually avoid soy products, but once it has been fermented most of the problems go away.)

1 quart of non-fat yogurt or coconut or soy yogurt
2 tsp Dr. Dave’s Double Sugar
¾ cup crushed raspberries
2-4 Tbs unflavored smooth textured Metamucil

Simply blend these ingredients together and let it sit in the fridge overnight so the Metamucil will gel fully and solidify the yogurt/flavoring mixture.  Ellen does not like to eat anything heavy after 6 pm, so this combo works great for an evening snack.  A cup is all of about a hundred calories and you get some good fiber to boot.