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Yogurt is a healthy food that’s incredibly good for you. That’s because this dairy product that is made from fermented milk contains many of the minerals and vitamins your body needs. It’s no wonder that it is a breakfast favorite.
For many people, eating plain yogurt is unexciting and flavored yogurt contains a lot of sugar, making it a less healthy choice. But now there is an exciting new internet trend, yogurt bowls. According to Women’sHealth, it’s simple to design your own yogurt bowls to make a healthy and tasty breakfast or snack.
“The yogurt itself provides plenty of calcium, magnesium, and protein, in addition to active, live cultures,” Marisa Moore, RDN, a culinary and integrative dietitian told Women’sHealth. “[Yogurt bowls] are a convenient way to get those probiotics that are linked to a number of potential health benefits including [your] digestive and immune system.”
How to Make Your Own Yogurt Bowl
The classic yogurt bowl uses plain yogurt as a base with other ingredients including oats, nuts, and fruit – seasonal is best – on top. It all comes down to layering. This TikTok video from THEMODERNNONNA can show you how.
But you don’t have to start with yogurt, you can begin with a base of healthy ingredients on the bottom and then add the yogurt. This helps the yogurt absorb the sweetness of the fruit or honey from the bottom.
Moore recommends the upside-down method if you are not planning to eat the bowl right away. She said, “When taking the bowl on the go, I take advantage of frozen fruit. I add frozen fruit to the bottom of the bowl, then top with yogurt. As the fruit defrosts you get a juicy, fruit-on-the bottom effect.”
Yogurt Bowl Recipes
When making yogurt bowls, almost anything goes. You can usually use whatever ingredients you have in the house. But sometimes you need some inspiration. But don’t worry there are myriads of delicious recipes available on social media. Here are three healthy and tasty choices.
Pomegranate and Honey Yogurt Bowl
The pomegranate pearls and the Greek yogurt in this bowl recipe from the domestic dietician blog pack it with nutrition and antioxidants. This blog is dedicated to creating a Mediterranean diet at home. It’s simple to make, just layer and eat.
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Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Bowl
What’s not to love about pumpkin pie? Now you can enjoy this holiday treat anytime of the year with this recipe from the eating bird food blog. All you need is plain or vanilla yogurt, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, maple syrup, and you can add toppings like nuts or seeds. Just mix all the ingredients together, add your toppings and enjoy this deliciously healthy breakfast.
High Protein Yogurt Bowl
This recipe from UK Style combines two TikTok trends: yogurt bowls and protein powder. You will need plain low-fat Greek Yogurt, vanilla protein powder, granola, berries, and crushed dark chocolate. Add the protein powder directly to the yogurt and layer like a parfait. This bowl is so delicious that it can be used as a dessert.
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