Yogurt bowls are a quick easy and delicious way to start your day. You can make them really light and simple if you struggle to eat in the morning, or super-rich and packed with fruit, oats, nuts, and seeds if you need something more filling.
Always start with at least one ingredient you love and gradually build to include different flavors and textures. Also, consider prepping your toppings ahead of time to make breakfast a lot easier; make prep time as pleasurable as possible by; playing some music, speaking to a loved one on the phone, or watching something. Practice whenever you can and eventually breakfast will be as simple as; grab, sprinkle and enjoy!
Prep time 1 minutes
Total time 3 minutes
Servings 1 Servings
INGREDIENTS + NUTRITIONAL TIPS
1. 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
Packed with probiotics to help support gut health.
Remember to read the label! Many yogurts are advertised as “healthy options” but they are filled with added sugars and artificial flavours.
Opt for 100% Greek yogurt for a thicker, richer consistency, and a higher protein content.
Can be swapped with dairy free alternatives.
2. 1/2 medium banana: fresh
Fruits are great for adding flavour to yogurt.
Filled with micronutrients like; vitamins minerals and fibre to help maintain and improve healthy gut function, energy and hydration.
Replacements and addition can include:
Peaches
Kiwi
Berries & Cherries
Chopped apples
Fresh chopeed oranges
3. 1 tbsp. smooth peanut butter (can use crunchy if preferred)
Great way to easily increase flavour and protein content
Can be substituted with almond, cashew or other nut butters
4. 1 tbsp. chia seeds
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein and other micronutrients.
Great way to increase protein content.
When in liquid chia seeds expand in size, which is great to help keep you feeling full for longer.
6. ½ tbsp. toasted coconut flakes
The white flesh of a coconut is high in fibre, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6 and minerals including iron, calcium and magnesium.
Both dried, toasted and fresh work well in this recipe
Method
Place yogurt in a bowl.
Top your bowl with fruits nuts and seeds.
Drizzle the peanut butter over the toppings and yogurt
Extra Tips
For added sweetness drizzle ½ tbsp. of honey.
Make your bowl look good, seeing good looking food can stimulate appetite and desire, the nicer it looks the more likely it is that you’ll enjoy it.
Healthy weight gain hack:
Add a handful of cashew nuts and an extra sprinkle of pumpkin seeds for a healthy way to add both crunch and quality calories.
Healthy weight loss hack:
Swap the banana serving for a ¼ of a banana and a handful of blueberries instead, blueberries are lower in calories but still full of nutrients.
Opt for low-fat Greek yogurt or a dairy free alternative. Just be sure to read the packaging first. METHOD o For added sweet