Yogurt Bowls (4 Ways)
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These yogurt bowl ideas are quick, high-protein and easy to customize with your favorite toppings. With four simple combinations, you’ll never get bored of breakfast.
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Why I Love Yogurt Bowls
Yogurt bowls are one of the easiest breakfasts when you want something quick but still filling. I make them all the time, especially on busy mornings when I don’t feel like cooking but still want something balanced.
They’re also super easy to switch up depending on what you’re craving. You can keep things simple or build it out with toppings like my protein granola or a drizzle of date caramel for a little something extra.
These four combinations are my go-to options when I want something that feels a little different but still takes just a few minutes to throw together.
“I’ve been stuck in a yogurt rut lately and this helped so much! I tried the PB&J one first and it was so good. I love how simple these are but they still feel different every time depending on the toppings.”
4 Easy Yogurt Bowl Ideas
These are the four yogurt bowl combinations I make most often. They’re simple, easy to customize and perfect when you want something quick but still satisfying.
- 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).
Find the full ingredient list with measurements in the recipe card below.
More Yogurt Bowl Topping Ideas
If you want to mix things up even more, here are some additional topping ideas I love using depending on what I have on hand.
- 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.
- Chocolate chips or cocoa nibs – For a decadent dessert-like variation.
- Granola – Hemp granola, grain free chocolate granola, or your favorite store-bought granola. The Purely Elizabeth ancient grain granola is one of my favorites!
- 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. I like using a clean option like Truvani for a plant-based powder or Clean Simple Eats if you prefer whey. It blends in easily and makes the yogurt extra creamy and filling.
- 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.
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 have 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.
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Greek 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.
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I’ve been stuck in a yogurt rut lately and this helped so much! I tried the PB&J one first and it was so good. I love how simple these are but they still feel different every time depending on the toppings.
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Rachel! Thanks for coming back to leave a review. I really appreciate it!
Love these easy breakfasts
So glad you’re enjoying the yogurt bowls, Karla! Thanks for the review!
Where did you get the glass containers you show
Amazon!
Thank you for your feedback! I will work with my web developer to try and cut down on the ad’s.
What would you suggest as a lactose free alternative for these bowls? any good yoghurt alternatives?
LOVE this! siggis is the best
I lovelovelove Siggi’s and this breakfast bowl! So simple, so healthy and so packed with protein! PERFECTION.
Yogurt bowls really are the best easy breakfast. I definitely ate a lot of them when I first started making an effort to eat better – the options are really endless! I love using raw oats – I can’t get enough of the texture. And siggi’s is a must! Definitely my favorite yogurt.
Yes!!! I love recommending yogurt bowls to my clients who are looking for easy and healthy breakfast options. And raw oats are such a good addition, almost like muesli.
Love Siggi’s. My go to is vanilla. I sometimes get the mixed berry or the pumpkin in the fall. I eat topped with fruit or just out of the carton with some pistachios.
Oh! I can’t wait to get my hands on the pumpkin this fall!!
Hey Brittany – I have not tried Siggi’s and I hadn’t even heard of it ’til now. So thanks. I love that it has low sugar and no extra ingredients or hormones in the mix. Basically yogurt perfection! Your smoothie bowl looks healthy and delicious!
No way, Allie? You have to try it!
I LOVE Siggi’s yogurt! In fact, I brought a container of raspberry to enjoy as a midmorning snack today. I love it straight out of the container or into a breakfast bowl such as those you listed above. Also, I saw Siggi at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo last October! I didn’t introduce myself like a normal person (he was on the phone texting, I believe), but when I spotted him at his booth, I casually snapped a photo. Haha I felt like I was seeing a celebrity. Love this post!
Okay, I love this. I saw your picture on Insta and was cracking up!!! Siggi’s is THE BEST!
Your yogurt bowls look sooooo yummy!! The perfect breakfast. I love the addition of the peanut butter, honey and maple drizzle!
Thank you, Katie. The toppings are what make yogurt bowls so fun!! <3