Mojito Fruit Salad... YUM

Courtesy of vegetariantimes.com

Inspired by the Cuban cocktail, this breakfast brain booster is full of tropical flavor. Yogurt contains tyrosine, an amino acid that supports neuro-transmitters, resulting in improved communication between neurons. Ground flaxseeds are a rich, vegetarian source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help improve memory. And papaya is a great source of vitamin C.

Ingredients
Serves 4

Mint Simple Syrup
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 cup sugar

Fruit Salad
1 1/2 cups cubed fresh pineapple
1 1/2 cups cubed fresh papaya
2 kiwifruits, peeled, halved, and sliced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries or frozen, thawed
1 Tbs. lime juice
2 tsp. lime zest
2 cups vanilla low-fat yogurt or soy yogurt
2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint leaves
4 tsp. ground flaxseeds

Directions

1.To make Mint Simple Syrup: Bring mint, sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil in saucepan. Simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and steep 15 minutes. Strain syrup, and discard mint leaves. Cool.
2.To make Fruit Salad: Toss pineapple, papaya, kiwifruits, blueberries, lime juice, lime zest, and 1/4 cup Mint Simple Syrup in large bowl (reserve remaining syrup to sweeten iced tea or coffee). Divide among 4 bowls. Top each serving with 1/2 cup yogurt, 11/2 tsp. mint, and 1 tsp. flaxseeds

I will be pouring this over some angel food cake tonight *wink wink*