Omelet with Chobani Honey Yogurt, Pomegranate Arils and Blackberries

I’m sure I’m not alone in this; the notion that I am constantly surrounded by food but the reality being anything but. I now cook for one and that often means I will eat the same thing several times during the course of the week, so I have to be careful about not making so much food that there is not enough time to consume it. And then there is the night after a long work day when I realize I have nothing planned, no leftovers and it’s just too late to have the energy or desire to actually prepare dinner.

And that, my friends, is when I call on Brinner. I know that Brunch is the more well known of this family but I actually know Brinner better; Breakfast dishes for Dinner! Easy to put together and sometimes just the perfect combination for a late meal; lighter and often served with fruit, it’s a better choice at 8pm than steak and potatoes!

Mostly because they are so simple but in an even more convoluted twist…I seldom go to much trouble for breakfast and Brinner allows me the opportunity to make those brunch type meals I we all love!

I had just received a case of Chobani Honey Yogurt that I had won from the company (You know I love Twitter already and now this!) and decided it would be the perfect opportunity to try something I was curious about. I love using cream cheese in an omelet with fruit components but I knew their 0% fat Greek Yogurt would be more in keeping with my determination to change some eating habits and yogurt has become my go to product to substitute for sour cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese so the timing was perfect.

I have to admit…I have had a different brand of Greek yogurt flavored with honey that I loved more straight out of the container. They honey flavor is more pronounced and I could eat it instead of ice cream. But what I love about Chobani is that there are ZERO fat calories and yet it is still rich, thick and creamier so I have no problem adding a bit of honey to get that straight out of the container taste I love. And I need to add one important thing. Yes…they are carried at my lovers house. You might call it Costco. And no, I did not have to say anything nice, I could have said nothing at all…but am because I really love their yogurt.

This was a perfectly fabulous Brinner; I am almost obsessed with Pomegranate arils. Mostly because Costco has recently carried them packaged and ready for use. No hammers, tools or any type of physical exertion required except to peel back the plastic covering and dig in. I resisted the temptation to take the first container and sit in front of the TV with just a spoon; despite the ease, they are a bit pricey and I made sure to spread the love over several days.

The combination of eggs with the tang of yogurt and a fruit with a mild tartness make this work for dinner…it’s not overly sweet, it’s just right!

I know this post is being published late but maybe that’s perfect for you…this could be YOUR Brinner!

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