Here’s a quick, versatile breakfast I’ve been loving lately: this Greek yogurt bowl. With Greek yogurt, walnuts, pomegranate, and chia seeds, it's pack with protein. It’s a satisfying alternative to my usual smoothie. The walnuts add crunch, the pomegranate seeds brings bright color and flavor, and the chia seeds deliver extra nutrition. It’s perfect for breakfast, a post-workout meal, or even a quick lunch. Make it in mason jars for an easy grab-and-go option—it’s simple, healthy, and delicious.
Rich and thick with double the protein of standard yogurt, Greek yogurt is a versatile staple always in my refrigerator. Greek yogurt is a fermented food that feeds the good bacteria in our guts. This keeps our digestive and immune systems working at their best. Look for "live and active probiotic cultures" on the label. Oh yeah, and it's tastes good and is versatile, especially in a Greek yogurt bowl!
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Why You'll Like This Recipe
- Make it ahead for grab-and-go.
- Easy, healthy, and colorful.
- High protein breakfast or post-workout option.
Learn how to open a pomegranate and 20 things to do with them besides this Greek yogurt bowl.
Recipe Ingredients
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt is the best option as it has almost twice the protein of regular yogurt. And be sure to buy plain and unsweetened and add what you want yourself for more ingredient control.
- Fruit: Pomegranate seeds are great in fall and winter.
- Nuts: Chopped walnuts for great crunch and flavor.
- Seeds: Chia seeds add more crunch, fiber, and protein.
- Sweetener: Choose honey, no-sugar honey, maple syrup, or no-sugar maple syrup.
Please see the recipe card for measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
Make this Greek yogurt bowl your own!
- Change up the nuts using almonds, pecans, macadamia nuts, or cashews. Chop them so they are easier to eat (or not!).
- Use seasonal fruit, such as berries in spring and summer, or chopped apples in fall (this cinnamon apple compote is delicious).
- Add vanilla paste or ground vanilla bean for great vanilla flavor and specks of vanilla bean.
- Add shredded coconut or hemp seeds.
Chef's tip on buying Greek yogurt: Most flavored yogurts have high sugar counts when you read labels. Choosing plain unsweetened yogurt allows you to control how much sweetness is added if any. So skip the flavored yogurts, add your own flavor and any sweetener desired so you control the ingredients.
How to Make a Greek Yogurt Bowl
Nothing could be more simple! Spoon the Greek yogurt into a bowl or a suitable jar for grab-and-go, like a ball jar or mason jar with a tight fitting lid, add the fruit, nuts and sweetener. That's it.
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If you're using this for grab-and-go, be sure you travel with a small tote with an ice pack to keep it appropriately cold, depending on how long it will be until you eat it. It will be safe up to two hours without refrigeration.
Love Greek yogurt? Make these Greek yogurt parfaits with berries and granola. Another great breakfast option.
Serving Suggestions
Greek yogurt bowls are healthy and delicious for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or for a post-workout refuel. And with all of the customizations you can make, you'll never get tired of them.
Greek yogurt makes terrific smoothies, like this tropical mango pineapple smoothie.
Recipe FAQs
You can, but you are better off buying unflavored Greek yogurt and adding your own flavors and sweetener to control the sweetness and the sugar and carb levels. I love to use the monk fruit-based no-sugar honey and maple syrup. Or use regular honey, maple syrup, simple syrup, brown rice syrup, or agave syrup. For flavors, add your own vanilla with vanilla paste or ground vanilla bean.
To make your Greek yogurt bowl more filling, add nuts, seeds, fruit (even avocado), and try shredded coconut or low-sugar chocolate chips. Try adding a scoop of granola. Ground flaxseed is really a good add with fiber and protein. And to make it more satisfying, don't buy non-fat Greek yogurt. Get the full-fat Greek yogurt as fat not only carries flavor but helps fill and satisfy you.
Balance it by adding a little sweetness.
Greek yogurt bowls are easy to make ajead for grab-and-go breakfast and snack needs. Depending on the toppings you choose, some may soften because of he moisture of the yogurt. To help that, pile your add-in's on top and don't mix them in, or store them in small zip bags and sprinkle in when you eat it.
More Recipes for Breakfast
Breakfast comes in many forms depending on your needs, and whether it's a weekday, weekend, or holiday. Check out the breakfast recipe index page for more ideas and if you love smoothies (like we do), check out the smoothie recipes!
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📖 Recipe
Greek Yogurt Bowl (high protein)
Ingredients
- 6 ounces plain unsweetened Greek yogurt with live cultures
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon real maple syrup optional
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Instructions
- Mix together and enjoy.
- Add toppings as desired to fit your diet.
Barbara says
This is such a great go to make ahead breakfast! I subsitute greek yogurt with coconut yougurt. I have some picky eaters and my family enjoys this for breakfast. The pomegranates are great and super healthy for you!
Sally Cameron says
Good idea, any nice thick yogurt works.
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says
This recipe is such a creative and fantastic way to eat greek yogurt for breakfast! I love it!
Sally Cameron says
Thanks Bethany. I find lately it's been my post-workout lunch or snack to refuel. Just got to have my smoothie for breakfast!
Denise says
I love Greek yogurt and definitely I will try this recipe. Still wonder about the taste of pomegranates with Greek yogurt. Big fun of strawberries and yogurt.
Sally Cameron says
Denise, the pomegranates are a nice change up with Greek yogurt and of course seasonal in winter, which strawberries are not. Try it and let me know what you think. Strawberries will probably be sweeter than the poms.
Deborah says
I am a huge fan of Trade Joe's non-fat Greek yogurt and eat it every morning. I learned something new about adding walnuts, chia and pomegranate seeds! Thank you so much. Cannot wait to try this!
Sally Cameron says
Great to hear from you Deb, and glad this is a nice little refresh for your yogurt routine!