Learn how to build your own Yogurt Bowl! This post contains all my tips and tricks to make the perfect Yogurt Bowl, with eight flavor variations.
Yogurt Bowls make a great breakfast or snack!
Step aside Acai Bowl–, Yogurt Bowls are the new breakfast in town! Okay, just kidding, I love and eat both on a regular basis 🙂
Plain yogurt is fine, but when you add just a few toppings, it goes from fine to wow! Today I’m sharing eight different ways to top a Yogurt Bowl (my personal favorite ways), but I’m also including lots of ideas so you can make the Yogurt Bowl of your dreams. So, first things, first:
What can I put in Yogurt Bowls for breakfast?
I mean, the sky is the limit here, just about anything can go in Yogurt Bowl.
- Yogurt: Pick your favorite flavor and brand to start your bowl. I can’t recommend Greek Gods® Honey Vanilla Greek Yogurt enough; it is the best Greek yogurt for these bowls. (Not sponsored).
- Bite-sized pieces of fresh fruit: Bananas, pineapple, kiwis, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, mango, and more. Whatever fresh fruit you like will pair well with yogurt.
- Small frozen fruit: I prefer fresh, but frozen berries are quite good in yogurt.
- A handful (or two) of granola: Granola adds the perfect texture and crunch to top the bowl.
- A handful (or two) of nuts: Roasted and chopped nuts are delicious with yogurt. Try sliced or slivered almonds, chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, chopped cashews, or peanuts.
- Chia seeds: These small unassuming seeds are packed with good nutrients, are rich in antioxidants, and provide fiber, iron, and calcium. They add a nice textural topping to the yogurt. More on chia seeds below.
- Dried fruits: Raisins, dried cranberries, currants, dried cherries, and chopped dates are all great on top of yogurt.
- Drizzle or dollop a spoonful of nut butter: Almond butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter drizzled over yogurt is delicious.
- Coconut: Toasted unsweetened coconut adds a nice texture and flavor.
Can you put chia seeds in yogurt?
Chia seeds tend to swell with liquid and become less crunchy the longer they sit. I do think they make a nice (and healthy) addition to yogurt, but just add them right before eating!
How to make yogurt more filling
- Use Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is more filling than plain yogurt because it’s packed with protein which will keep you fuller for longer.
- Add fiber-rich toppings. Fiber helps you to feel fuller. Granola, berries, chia seeds, and nuts are loaded with fiber.
- Drink water. It might sound silly, but drinking water while eating your Yogurt Bowl can make you feel more full. Often our brains confuse thirst with hunger.
- Here are some more ways to boost the nutrition of your yogurt and make it more filling.
Below is my standard yogurt bowl recipe; keep scrolling for more information and seven additional recipes!
Yogurt Bowl
Check out how to build your own Yogurt Bowl! In this post, I’m sharing all my favorite tips and tricks for crafting the perfect bowl—plus, eight delicious flavor combos to keep things fresh and exciting.
Equipment
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt I use and recommend Greek Gods brand
- 1/2 cup mixed berries of choice such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries
- 2 to 3 tablespoons granola homemade or store bought
- 1 to 2 tablespoons sliced almonds or similar nuts
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds optional, see note 1
- Drizzle of honey or pure maple syrup, optional
Instructions
- Add yogurt to a bowl and smooth the top with a spoon. Add berries on top, then granola, nuts, and finally chia seeds if desired (see note 1). Add a drizzle of sweetener on top if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: Chia seeds are very healthy, but they absorb liquid quickly. If you’re going to add chia seeds to Yogurt Bowls, do so right before serving.
Storage: Store yogurt and toppings separately to keep everything fresh. Assemble fresh bowls when ready to eat!
Nutrition
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.3g | Protein: 16.4g | Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 6.4mg | Sodium: 48.7mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 13.4g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Now for the seven other Yogurt Bowl recipes:
Tropical Yogurt Bowl
serves 1
Add the following to a bowl:
- 3/4 cup coconut Greek yogurt I like Yoplait Whips® Yogurt Mousse Coconut Creme
Top each bowl with the following: (Below are my recommendations; add your favorite toppings and add to your desired quantity. These topping suggestions are for one Yogurt Bowl.)
- A handful of almond granola, or a similar store-bought/homemade granola
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 fresh kiwi, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (added right before serving)
- 1-2 tablespoons toasted coconut
- 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup, optional
Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Bowl
serves 1
Add the following to a bowl:
- 3/4 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt I like Greek Gods honey vanilla yogurt.
Top each bowl with the following: (Below are my recommendations; add your favorite toppings and add to your desired quantity. These topping suggestions are for one yogurt bowl.)
- A handful of peanut butter granola, or a similar store-bought/homemade granola
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter drizzled over everything or spooned in the center
- 1/2 cup fresh banana, thinly sliced.
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup, optional
CHOCOLATE ALMOND YOGURT BOWL
serves 1
ADD THE FOLLOWING TO A BOWL:
- 3/4 cup coconut Greek yogurt I like Yoplait Whips Yogurt Mousse Coconut Creme
TOP EACH BOWL WITH THE FOLLOWING: (Below are my recommendations; add your favorite toppings and add to your desired quantity. These topping suggestions are for one yogurt bowl.)
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon miniature chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons honey roasted sliced almonds I like Fresh Gourmet® sliced almonds that are honey roasted
- 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup optional
Cookies and Cream Yogurt Bowl
serves 1
Add the following to a bowl:
- 3/4 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt I like Greek Gods honey vanilla.
Top each bowl with the following: (Below are my recommendations; add your favorite toppings and add to your desired quantity. These topping suggestions are for one Yogurt Bowl.)
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped dark chocolate.
- 1 tablespoon miniature chocolate chips.
- A handful of miniature Oreos® or crushed full-sized Oreos.
Double Chocolate Yogurt Bowl
Whisk the following in a bowl until well combined:
- 1/2 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt (I like Greek Gods honey vanilla)
- 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder (regular cocoa powder doesn’t taste right; here’s the exact cocoa powder I use (and highly recommend; affiliate link). Hershey’s® makes a “Special Dark” Dutch-process cocoa powder found at most grocery stores.
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
Top each bowl with the following: (Below are my recommendations; add your favorite toppings and add to your desired quantity. These topping suggestions are for one yogurt bowl.)
- A handful of chocolate granola, or a similar store-bought/homemade granola
- 1-2 tablespoons miniature chocolate chips
S’mores Yogurt Bowl
serves 1
Add the following to a bowl:
- 3/4 cup honey vanilla Greek yogurt (I like Greek Gods honey vanilla.)
Top each bowl with the following: (Below are my recommendations; add your favorite toppings and add to your desired quantity. These topping suggestions are for one yogurt bowl.)
- 2 tablespoons dehydrated marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons miniature chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons crushed graham cracker crumbs (about 1 crushed graham cracker)
Strawberry Cheesecake Yogurt Bowl
serves 1
Add the following to a bowl:
- 3/4 cup strawberry yogurt (I like Yoplait Whips Strawberry Mist Lowfat Yogurt Mousse)
Top each bowl with the following: (Below are my recommendations; add your favorite toppings and add to your desired quantity. These topping suggestions are for one yogurt bowl.)
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries or other mixed berries of choice
- 2 tablespoons chopped white chocolate
- 3 tablespoons crushed graham cracker crumbs about 1 crushed graham cracker
- 1 teaspoon honey or pure maple syrup optional
Rich in Nutrients: Yogurt is a nutrient-dense food, containing essential nutrients such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin B12, and protein. These nutrients are important for bone health, muscle function, energy metabolism, and overall well-being.
Yes! 🙂
Sometimes I add 1-2 spoons of cream and mix it with yogurt
and honey too
I sometimes drizzle a little honey on top.
Yum!!!
I’m always looking foe new recipes and ideas this site is wonderful for that thanks
Lots of great ideas of things to mix together.
Love the yogurt ideas…thanks!!
Great looking recipes!
Thank you Wendy! 🙂
A lot of looking ideas to livin up a bow of yogurt
I’m ALWAYS looking for ways to liven up my bowl of yogurt in the morning and something tells me I’ll be set for awhile after seeing all these AMAZING ideas! That chunky monkey yogurt bowl has my name written all over it!!
Awe thank you so much Sarah! 🙂 xo