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    Home » Recipe Index » Breakfast

    Yogurt Bowl Recipe

    July 30, 2023 By Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD Breakfast, Cooking for One Tips, Recipe Index

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    This easy yogurt bowl recipe (maple pecan and banana bowl) will make mornings easier and more delicious, all you need is a few minutes and a few ingredients. You'll find a template to DIY a bowl and a few more recipes here too.

    yogurt bowl with sliced bananas and pecans on top

    [This yogurt bowl recipe was originally posted in July 2018. It has been updated with photos, video, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]

    Table of contents

    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Storage/Reheating Tips
    • Substitutions/Tips
    • FAQ
    • Other breakfast recipes
    • What to do with leftover ingredients

    Yogurt bowl recipes are such an easy way to start and fuel your day. The flavor combinations are endless and you can adapt them to use up ingredients you already have. Use fresh, frozen, or dried fruit for sweetness and lots of flavor.

    Yogurt Bowl Template

    I've simplified my own approach to yogurt bowls, here's how I break it down:

    yogurt + fruit + crunchies

    Yogurt is the base, it's a good source of calcium, protein, and hopefully some fat (chose 2% or whole yogurt) to keep you satisfied and absorb the nutrients from the fruit.

    Use fresh, frozen, or dried fruit-whatever you have/prefer.

    Add crunchies, this can be in the form of granola, a great source of grain, or chia seeds or flaxseeds, or even chocolate chips.

    If you're using plain yogurt (which I use and keep in my fridge for versatility) you might want to add sweetener to your yogurt bowl recipe. It can be honey, brown sugar/regular sugar, maple syrup, or a banana, etc.

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the yogurt bowl recipe card for the amounts of each ingredient, but here's a quick visual + description of what's in this recipe.

    yogurt, banana, nuts, syrup on baking sheet with labels
    • Yogurt: I use plain yogurt because I can use it in more recipes/breakfasts than flavored. Plus you can add flavorings, giving you more options. Use whatever kind of yogurt that you like though. I do recommend not fat free because fat is satiating.
    • Banana: I like adding banana to the pecans and maple syrup, but you can adapt it however you want. Blueberries, other berries will also be delicious in this recipe.
    • Pecans: I like to add something crunchy to a yogurt bowl recipe, pecans are great with maple syrup and bananas, but you can substitute it for granola or other nuts.
    • Maple Syrup: I like adding maple syrup or honey to yogurt for sweetness and flavor, but you can substitute it for another sweetener or skip it. If using plain yogurt, some sweetener will be nice.

    Instructions

    Scroll down to the yogurt bowl recipe card for more detailed instructions. Here's a quick overview + photos to see how to make this recipe in general.

    sliced banana on blue table

    1.Slice banana.

    yogurt, banana slices, pecans, and syrup in bowl

    2. Add yogurt to bowl, top with banana, pecans, and maple syrup.

    3. Enjoy immediately.

    Other Yogurt Bowl Recipes

    berries, granola on yogurt
    coconut pieces, mango chunks, and blueberries on yogurt
    yogurt with peanut butter and jelly swirl
    • Frozen Fruit and Granola Bowl: 1 cup yogurt, ½ cup frozen fruit (or fresh), ⅓-1/2 cup granola of choice
    • Blueberry Mango Coconut Bowl: 1 cup yogurt, ½ cup blueberries and mango slices, 1-2 Tablespoons coconut pieces
    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Bowl: 1 cup yogurt, 1 Tablespoon peanut butter, 1-2 teaspoons jelly of choice, 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • Make the topping from any of these recipes. Just add the topping to your yogurt bowl-
      • Apple Pie Overnight Oats recipe
      • Bananas Foster Pancakes
      • Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
      • Versatile Chia Seed Pudding

    Storage/Reheating Tips

    Store any leftover yogurt bowl in an airtight container, in the fridge for about a week. Any granola or crunchy add-in will get soggy in the fridge, so try to eat those up or remove them before storing. Switch up your yogurt bowl recipe for leftovers.

    Substitutions/Tips

    • Use whatever kind of yogurt you like/have on hand. Plain/vanilla or fruit is usually best for these yogurt bowl recipes.
    • Add additional sweetener if using plain, if desired.
    • swap frozen for fresh fruit, or visa versa. You can just use whatever fruit you like too. These yogurt bowl recipes are easy to adapt.
    • Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, flaxseeds, nut butter, dried fruit, etc.

    FAQ

    What can I add to yogurt to make it more filling?

    I like to add fruit and crunchies*, etc to make a more filling yogurt bowl recipe. Crunchies= granola, chia seeds, flax seeds, chopped nuts, etc. You can also add sweetener and nut butter to make it more filling. Fruit adds flavor and sweetness.

    yogurt bowl with banana slices, pecans, and syrup on top

    Other breakfast recipes

    • Banana Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
    • Time Saving Frozen Breakfast Sandwich
    • Smoothie with Granola
    • Single Serve Banana Bread
    • Microwave Egg in a Cup

    What to do with leftover ingredients

    When you're cooking for one, you often have leftover produce, cans of whatever ingredient, etc. Here are a couple ideas on how to use up the leftover ingredients. It'll help you save money by wasting fewer ingredients.

    • Yogurt: Peanut Butter Yogurt, Spinach Apple Banana Smoothie, Lentil Stroganoff
    • Banana: Overnight Oats with Yogurt, Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
    • Pecans: Easy Bananas Foster Pancakes, add to Protein Granola

    Did you make this yogurt bowl recipe? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

    yogurt with pecans and banana on top

    Banana, Maple, and Pecan Yogurt Bowl Recipe

    This easy yogurt bowl recipe (maple pecan and banana bowl) will make mornings easier and more delicious, all you need is a few minutes and a few ingredients. You'll find a template to DIY a bowl and a few more recipes here too.
    5 from 14 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 person
    Author: Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN

    Equipment

    • knife
    • cutting board
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 1 whole banana
    • 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt or other favorite flavor
    • 2 Tablespoons pecans chopped or whole
    • 1 teaspoon+ maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Slice banana.
    • Add to 1 cup of plain or vanilla yogurt
    • Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons chopped pecans (or whole) over yogurt. Drizzle 1 teaspoon or more of maple syrup over yogurt bowl. Enjoy immediately.

    Notes

    • Try these other yogurt bowl recipes:
      • Frozen Fruit and Granola Bowl: 1 cup yogurt, ½ cup frozen fruit (or fresh), ⅓-1/2 cup granola of choice
      • Blueberry Mango Coconut Bowl: 1 cup yogurt, ½ cup blueberries and mango slices, 1-2 Tablespoons coconut pieces
      • Peanut Butter and Jelly Bowl: 1 cup yogurt, 1 Tablespoon peanut butter, 1-2 teaspoons jelly of choice, 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • Use whatever kind of yogurt you like/have on hand. Plain/vanilla or fruit is usually best for these recipes.
    • Add additional sweetener if using plain, if desired.
    • swap frozen for fresh fruit, or visa versa. You can just use whatever fruit you like too. These recipes are easy to adapt.
    • Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, flaxseeds, nut butter, dried fruit, etc.
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    About Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD

    Welcome! I’m Rebecca, a food loving dietitian who has been cooking for one for over 10 years. On Nourish Nutrition, you’ll find real, quick, and nourishing recipes for one that'll get you to want to cook for yourself, because you deserve it.

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    Comments

    1. Karen says

      August 01, 2023 at 6:41 am

      What is the total nutritional information such as total carbs, sugar etc. Sounds good but those watching carbs…….

      Reply
      • Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN, CD says

        August 02, 2023 at 1:55 pm

        Hi Karen, I intentionally do not include nutrition info here. Ready more about why-https://www.nourishnutritionblog.com/about-rebecca/#h-why-you-won-t-find-nutrition-information-on-the-recipes

        Reply
    2. Tayler says

      July 31, 2023 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      I had this yogurt bowl for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! Definitely adding to the regular rotation!

      Reply
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