Make this 3 ingredient peanut butter yogurt bowl for a delicious high-protein breakfast. It's great with granola or used as a snack dip for apples and graham crackers.
[This recipe was originally posted in September 2018. It has been updated with new photos, cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, related recipes, video and ways to repurpose/use up ingredients]
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How this yogurt with peanut butter will make your life easier
Plain Greek yogurt is a pantry (well fridge) staple at my house.
Instead of buying different flavored yogurts, one tub can be enjoyed in many healthy breakfast recipes, like this yogurt with peanut butter and even substitute sour cream in recipes.
The flavor combinations are endless when you're using plain yogurt, use it in:
- Triple Berry Smoothie with Granola
- Strawberry Banana PB Smoothie
- 3 Ingredient Tea Smoothie
- Chicken Pecan Salad
- Apple Pie Overnight Oats
- Lamb Steak
- Lentil Stroganoff
- Spiced Lamb Burgers with Tzatziki
What makes this Greek yogurt bowl so good?
In this yogurt bowl, you'll find plain Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and honey.
How to make peanut butter yogurt
Start making your yogurt bowl recipe by adding plain Greek yogurt, peanut butter of choice, and honey to a mixing bowl.
Stir yogurt until well combined. Top your yogurt bowl with fresh fruit and granola, or whatever toppings you like. Enjoy immediately or store yogurt without toppings in an airtight container for up to a week, or so.
How to serve as a yogurt dip
Make some peanut butter yogurt dip Instead of topping your yogurt with granola and fruit. Prepare some apple slices, banana slices, graham crackers, etc to dip into your yogurt dip.
Substitutions/Tips
- Use whatever kind of peanut butter you have- creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanut butter, natural peanut butter, homemade, whatever you like!
- Swap the peanut butter for another kind of nut butter, this Honey Almond Butter is a great option.
- I learned about this easy peanut butter dip while working as a clinical dietitian at a large hospital in Utah. They'd make this dip in the kitchen and serve with apples to the women in the maternity ward. I immediately fell for this dip.
- Other great add-ins/toppings: berries, peach slices, apple slices, granola, etc. You can also swap the honey for maple syrup.
FAQ
Peanut butter is very good with most flavors of yogurt, especially plain yogurt, like this peanut butter yogurt. It adds flavor to plain yogurt, it also adds satiating fat and protein.
Peanut butter and honey/maple syrup are great pantry ingredients to add to yogurt. Fresh or frozen fruit are great with plain yogurt as well. Enjoy it in a yogurt bowl or smoothie, or even a dip.
How can I repurpose?
- Serve your yogurt as a dip with sliced apple, banana, and graham crackers
- Add milk and frozen fruit (frozen berries, peaches, etc) and blend into a peanut butter yogurt smoothie.
What can I make with leftover ingredients?
- Yogurt: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats, Blueberry Chocolate Muffins, Chicken Cranberry Walnut Salad.
- Peanut Butter: Smear onto Baked Oatmeal Cups, Peanut Butter Cookies.
- Honey: Honey Almond Butter
Did you make this peanut butter yogurt? Leave me a comment & rating to share how it turned out!
Peanut Butter Yogurt
Equipment
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons favorite peanut butter
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Add 2 Tablespoons of peanut butter and 1-2 teaspoons of honey to 1 cup plain Greek yogurt. Stir together.
- Top with granola, fresh fruit or as a dip with apple slices and graham crackers.
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Notes
- Use your favorite peanut butter or other nut butter.
- Top with granola and berries, peaches, apple, or banana.
- Serve with apple slices, banana slices, and graham crackers for a snack.
- Blend into a smoothie for a different take on a yogurt bowl.
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Deborah Brooks says
Wow does not get easier than this! I would definitely snack on this dip
Rebecca says
right?! thanks!
Sonal says
Simple easy recipes are always a winner. This is so awesome and can be used as a dip or a spread.
Rebecca says
right! I totally agree. thanks!
Mary Bostow says
The two ingredients are perfect for me. Oooh, this looks SO good! Would love to try this. This is perfect for me and my family. Thank you!
Rebecca says
right! thanks so much! lmk if you make it, I'd love to hear what you think of it
Adriana Lopez Martin says
Nothing like an easy snack and then paired with sweet cookies and fruit. This is so simple and so good. Love Greek yogurt!
Rebecca says
thanks so much!
GiGi Eats says
Oh man, I can only imagine that dip being INSANELY addictive!
Rebecca says
it's soooo good!
Cindy Gordon says
I LOVE how easy and delicious this recipe is! Perfect for after school snacking!
Rebecca says
thanks much!
Lauren Vavala | DeliciousLittleBites says
What an easy way to add some flavor and protein! My kids will absolutely love this idea!
Rebecca says
it's definitely a crowd favorite
Jere Cassidy says
I agree, working from home and having food right there all the time is difficult. Love the idea of the pb yogurt dip and apples, a great healthy snack.
Rebecca says
right?! thanks
Rebecca says
right, it's an interesting position to be in! thanks
Matt @ Plating Pixels says
Sounds yummy! I should totally be adding peanut butter to my yogurt more often.
Rebecca says
it's something that's so easy to overlook! but so delicious & easy
Allison says
I have both of these ingredients in my fridge right now...I guess that means I should run to the kitchen and make this!
Rebecca says
exactly! me too 🙂
Suzy says
What great ideas! I love Greek yogurt. Makes the perfect snack
Rebecca says
thanks! me too
Karl says
peanut butter and greek yoghurt omg my kids may even like it
Rebecca says
awesome! its a pretty awesome combo
Abbey Sharp says
ooh this dip looks super addictive! Would love this as a post workout snack
Rebecca says
yes! it'd be awesome post workout. thanks!