Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Strawberries and Cream Whole Wheat Waffle Platter
Serving Amount
Ingredients
6 whole grain waffles, toasted
2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
3⁄4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tsp. maple syrup
1⁄2 tsp. vanilla extract
Optional – a couple of dollops of whipped cream
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Add a little more maple syrup according to sweet preference if desired, mixing in a little at a time.
Step 2
Halve the toasted homemade or store-bought whole wheat waffles and serve on a platter with cut strawberries, Greek yogurt sauce and optional dollops of whipped cream.
