Yogurt Bowls (4 Ways)
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Last updated on Sep 18, 2024
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How to make the best yogurt bowl with four different topping variations. They’re protein-packed, easy to make and perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Yogurt bowls are the perfect protein-packed, easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They come together in no time at all and taste amazing. Also, the flavor combos are endless! The 4 variations I’m sharing below are my go-to’s… berry, peanut butter and jelly, tropical and chunky monkey… they’re all delicious, but you do you when it comes to the toppings and mix-ins.
With all 4 variations I’m sharing, each bite is filled with thick, creamy yogurt, fruit and a bit of crunch. Most importantly, these yogurt bowls will keep you full all morning!
Why I Love Yogurt Bowls
- Easy – Yogurt bowls are so easy to make! You only need a few simple ingredients and about 5 minutes.
- Filling – They’re protein-packed and will keep you fuller longer.
- Customizable – The flavor combinations are endless so you won’t get bored.
What Type of Yogurt is Best to Use?
I recommend using plain Greek yogurt, either full fat, 2% or 0% for yogurt bowls. Some of my favorite brands are Fage, Siggi’s (skyr) and Wallaby. They’re all rich and creamy, packed with protein, loaded with probiotics (aka good bacteria) and has no added sweeteners or flavors, which is the perfect base for these bowls.
That said, feel free to use your favorite type of yogurt. I would just be mindful of flavored yogurts and fat-free yogurts as most of them have added sugars. For a vegan and dairy-free option I love the Culina coconut yogurt.
How to Make Yogurt Bowls
There isn’t really a wrong way to make a yogurt bowl. Just add your yogurt to a bowl, add your favorite toppings and enjoy! Here are 4 variations to try:
Berries, granola and honey – top Greek yogurt with fresh berries, granola and a drizzle of honey.
Tropical – top Greek yogurt with sliced banana, chopped mango and toasted coconut.
Chunky Monkey – top Greek yogurt with sliced banana, peanut or almond butter and your choice of chocolate chips or cocoa nibs.
Peanut Butter & Jelly – top Greek yogurt with peanut or almond butter and strawberry chia jam (or your favorite store-bought jam).
Other Yogurt Bowl Topping Ideas
The four variations I’m sharing here are my go-to yogurt bowl toppings, but the options are truly endless when it comes to toppings. Here are more ideas:
- Fresh fruit – banana, berries, mango, kiwi, peaches, apples, oranges, pineapple, cherries… pretty much any fruit works! Try this blueberry peach yogurt bowl.
- Dried fruit – raisins, cranberries, dates, cherries
- Nuts and seeds – almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, sunflower seeds, pepitas (aka pumpkin seeds) chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds
- Nut or seed butter – almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter, tahini, sunflower seed butter
- Jam – any store-bought jam will work, but I prefer my strawberry chia jam
- Granola – hemp granola, grain free chocolate granola, high protein granola, or your favorite store-bought granola. The Purely Elizabeth ancient grain granola is one of my favorites!
- Chocolate chips or cocoa nibs – for a decadent dessert-like variation.
- Coconut flakes – if you’re feeling fancy you can toast your coconut for added flavor. Here’s a full guide on how to toast coconut
- Maple syrup, honey, agave – for a touch of sweetness
How to Make Your Yogurt Bowl More Filling
- Add protein powder – Mix a scoop of your favorite protein powder into your yogurt for a boost of protein. For a chocolate version, mix in chocolate protein powder.
- Add nut butter – I love whipping in peanut butter for some added protein like with this whipped yogurt bowl recipe. For less calories, try adding PB2 instead of nut butter.
- Add cottage cheese – Lately, I’ve been obsessed with adding a scoop of cottage cheese to my yogurt bowls for more protein. It also adds a delicious cheesecake flavor. You should definitely try this PB&J yogurt bowl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yogurt bowls are as healthy as you make them. If you use a high-sugar yogurt and a ton of unhealthy toppings then unfortunately it won’t be healthy. But if you follow the guidelines above and use with high-protein, low-sugar yogurt, fresh fruit, nuts and other nutritious toppings then you have a perfectly healthy, perfectly delicious meal.
Yogurt bowls and parfaits are very similar. The main difference is that with yogurt bowls everything is added on top of the yogurt and with parfaits they usually have layers of different toppings in between the yogurt. If you’re interested I do have this fruit and yogurt parfait, clementine greek yogurt parfait and strawberry quinoa parfait.
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes
- 4-Ingredient Chia Pudding
- Easy Basic Overnight Oats
- Easy Baked Oatmeal
- Egg White Omelette
- Egg, Spinach and Feta Breakfast Wrap
- Protein Pancakes
Be sure to check out all of my healthy breakfast recipes on EBF!
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Yogurt Bowls (4 Ways)
Ingredients
Berries, granola and honey
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full fat, 2% or 0%
- ¼ cup raspberries, strawberries and blueberries
- ¼ cup granola
- Drizzle of honey
Tropical
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full fat, 2% or 0%
- ½ banana, sliced
- ¼ cup chopped mango
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened toasted coconut shreds
Chunky Monkey
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full fat, 2% or 0%
- ½ banana, sliced
- 1 Tablespoon natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 Tablespoons chocolate chips or cocoa nibs
Peanut Butter & Jelly
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full fat, 2% or 0%
- 1 Tablespoon natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 Tablespoons strawberry chia jam, or your favorite store-bought jam
Instructions
- Add yogurt to a bowl and top with toppings. Use a spoon to swirl the toppings in and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Love these easy breakfasts
So glad you’re enjoying the yogurt bowls, Karla! Thanks for the review!