As we enter a new year, with new resolutions to make changes, yogurt bowls are super popular. However, we’ve switched it up by creating a savory yogurt bowl filled with quinoa, shredded chicken, and fresh veggies. Get the recipe down below, as well as my health resolutions for this year. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Earthbound Farms, Evian, and Dannon. The opinions and text are all mines.

Savory Yogurt Bowl with Quinoa + Shredded Chicken {+My Health Resolutions}

At the start of the new year, everyone seems gung-ho about changing their diets, hitting the gym, and making resolutions they know they won’t keep. Committing a healthier way of life is a lifestyle change. You can’t expect great results if you don’t make significant changes. I know this because I’ve made those same failed commitments over and over again. However, in the past few years, I have slowly made changes to my lifestyle. Instead of eating a ton of junk food (I’m not giving up chocolate, so there), I decided to limit HOW much I could eat versus just eating all the things. With heart health issues, cancer, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol running through my family tree, I know how important it is to take care of my body.

I have low-iron, so eating iron-enriched foods is important to me. It’s also essential for me to eat a lot of superfoods that are good for my heart. My mom, her mom, and her aunts all died from heart disease. And since it is hereditary, with higher stakes in African-Americans and women, I must take care of my heart and overall health.

I don’t like making big resolutions because I don’t tend to keep them. However, there are a few health resolutions I am making this year. #ResolutionReady

Drink MORE water. I do not drink enough water, and this is a priority on my to-do list.
Exercise. This will come in the form of walking our adorable labradoodle once per day, plus go to the gym 2-3 times per week.
Continue to change what I eat, how often, portion control, and how I think about food.
I will also commit to taking supplements to help with my iron level and overall health.
I also plan to practice more self-care in the form of monthly massages, naps, and time to meditate.

One of the biggest things I have done to change my lifestyle is what I eat. Today I am sharing a recipe my husband and I both enjoy. It’s a savory yogurt bowl; different from the traditional yogurt bowls, but still chock-full of essential nutrients and tasty ingredients.

How to Make a Savory Yogurt Bowl with Quinoa + Shredded Chicken

Ingredients:

1.14 pounds chicken breast, skinless and boneless
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 small white onion, diced
1 tablespoon ground curry
1/2 tablespoon freshly cracked black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup red quinoa
2 cups chicken, vegetable stock, or water

Toppings:

radishes, thinly sliced
orange and red bell peppers, thinly sliced
Brussel sprouts sautéed with sliced baby carrots and chopped garlic
Wheatgrass
Pumpkin and sunflower seeds
Sesame soy sauce

Directions:

Add the chicken breast to the Instant Pot and add the extra virgin olive oil, seasonings, and diced onions. Use a large wooden spoon to stir the chicken and ingredients together to coat the chicken breasts evenly.
Select the Sauté option and brown the chicken breasts on both sides for three minutes per side.
After browning the chicken, place the lid on the Instant Pot and lock it. Switch the venting nozzle to the closed position.
Select the Meat option and adjust the time to 20-minutes.
After the timer sounds, vent the steam release nozzle, remove the lid and transfer the chicken breasts to a bowl. Use two forks to shred the chicken.
Spoon a cup of red quinoa into a bowl, add additional toppings around the edges of the bowl. Finish with a dollop of Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt. Scatter pumpkin and sunflower seeds on top.
Serve.

I like a yogurt bowl because everything is in a single dish, and it all looks so incredibly yummy! Plus, using fresh ingredients, Dannon Oikos, Greek Yogurt, and True Goodness Chicken, create a healthy and balanced meal I can eat for healthy lunch, snack, or dinner. One of the main issues I use to have about food is the thought that I had to use a lot of sugar, seasonings, and other ingredients that were not good for me to make eating edible. Honestly, a few years ago, I would not have eaten a yogurt bowl. Still, I had to change the way I thought about food and my relationship with it, to understand that it didn’t take all of those unnecessary ingredients to enjoy a nutritious and balanced meal. My goal is to now use as many FRESH ingredients as possible when it comes to what I eat and what my family eats and enjoys.

I like Dannon Oikos Greek Yogurt because it has less lactose, offers an excellent source of calcium and protein, and the milk is pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria. Dannon Oikos Greek yogurt is an excellent protein source, with 11 to 15 grams of protein per 5.3 oz. Serving (Oikos yogurt has 3 grams of saturated fat per 5.3 oz. serving).

The most significant tip that helps me stick to the goals I’ve made is changing my lifestyle. To make changes that last, I add to change the way I thought about food, physical exercise, and overall health. I even had to re-educate my palette, which was a big deal for me!

I am not a fan of working out, but having an active puppy gets me out of the house and out on the trail.

When you think about making resolutions for the new year, think about where you see yourself in a few years. Do you still want to be on the same yo-yo diet? Do you still want to feel the same way? If your answer is no, seriously think about what changes you can make in your lifestyle to ensure your health plan is number one and the changes you make are effective and long-term.

And while you’re at it, grab the recipe and try our Savory Yogurt Bowl with Quinoa + Shredded Chicken!

Never underestimate the power of YOU! How will you become a healthier you this year? Please drop me a line below and let me know!