Chia Protein Yogurt with Ginger, Orange and Mango

40+ grams of protein? 10+ grams of fiber? Mango, orange, and ginger? Yes, please!

It’s Memorial Day in these parts, and I started my day at the gym doing Murph. If you don’t know what Murph is, this page explains the workout and why we do it. It’s a longstanding CrossFit tradition, and even though I don’t CrossFit anymore, I still participate with my gym.

When I got home, I used an aging mango and a cara cara orange as inspiration for a new protein yogurt creation.

First, I mixed a serving of Greek yogurt (170g) with a partial serving of unflavored whey (20g) and two tablespoons of chia seeds (24g).

Then I got an idea! What goes great with orange and mango?

Ginger!

I always keep chunks of ginger in the freezer for times just like this. So, I pulled one out and grated about 5g into the yogurt mixture just to add a burst of flavor.

While the yogurt mixture sat, I cubed the mango and supremed the orange, squeezing the extra juice of the orange over the yogurt.

I topped the yogurt mixture with the mango and orange and then decided it needed a little crunch. So,cI added a sprinkle of Grap-Nuts and a pinch of dried mint. (I wish I had fresh, but I didn’t. Dried mint is another thing I keep in my pantry to use in a pinch.)

This concoction is not only delicious, it's also nutritionally a powerhouse. I’m calculating it at just under 400 calories, with:

• 41g protein

• 41g carbs

• 12g fiber

• 9g fat

It was the perfect meal after Murph—refreshing and full of protein.