Mix up your breakfast or snack routine with my four Greek yogurt dessert bowl ideas! These wholesome breakfast ideas feature flavors that sound indulgent, like Chunky Monkey, Apple Pie, Strawberry Shortcake, and Blueberry Muffin, but are actually good for you.
Also, try my Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls and 8 Dessert-Inspired Overnight Oats.
Greek Yogurt Dessert Bowl Ideas
Looking for Greek yogurt dessert bowl ideas? I have some of the tastiest ones you'll find around! They are all inspired by dessert... but are actually good for you. This healthy breakfast idea or snack will have you going back for more. I just love how these are customizable, fun, and heart.
Coming up with new breakfast ideas every day can be hard, especially now that I'm making breakfast day in and out for the whole family. I try to get everyone fed with food that tastes good and is good for us. As you can imagine, it's a harder task than it sounds. If you need a healthy breakfast or a fast, nutritious snack idea... look no further than these Yogurt bowls with lots of fun toppings. They're one thing we all can agree on, including the twins! These are perfect because you can customize breakfast to everyone's preferences and favorites without a lot of fuss.
You are going to love these Greek yogurt bowl ideas. I'm sharing that breakfast idea: a bowl of rich, creamy Greek yogurt topped with fun toppings like your favorite fruit, granola, coconut, and nuts! You can use your favorite type of Greek yogurt for these, including low-fat or full-fat, depending on your diet preferences. I just love the tangy flavor and creamy texture of yogurt, and it goes well with so many things. I like to use vanilla yogurt for these because they already have a little sweetness, but you can also use plain Greek yogurt and add your own sweetener. Some of my favorite brands are Chobani, Wallaby, Skyr, Two Good, Fage, and Siggis.
What can I put in a Greek Yogurt bowl?
There are so many opinions (keep reading for my full list), but at the top of the list are fruit, nuts, granola (in moderation), and natural sweeteners like honey. All of these healthy breakfast ideas sound indulgent, but they are actually full of healthy toppings. If you want to make these bowls even higher in protein, you can easily add a scoop of your favorite protein powder too.
Are Greek yogurt bowls healthy?
Yogurt bowls are a healthy way to get protein, healthy fats, fruit, and seeds into your breakfast. The yogurt is rich in probiotics, calcium, magnesium, and protein, plus you get an added health boost with the toppings you add.
4 Dessert Greek Yogurt Bowl Ideas
The best way to make a Greek yogurt bowl is to start with great, CREAMY, flavorful Greek yogurt and add nutritious toppings like fruit and something with a crunch, like granola or nuts. You need both to get the best flavor and texture. Vanilla Greek yogurt is the perfect base for these Greek yogurt breakfast bowls.
Any combination of those two things is great, BUT I like to add some punch to my Greek yogurt bowl ideas, making them dessert-inspired, featuring flavors like Chunky Monkey, Strawberry Shortcake, Apple Pie, and Blueberry Muffin. I'm using the vanilla flavor for my bowls because it gives them a freshly baked flavor you need for a sweeter snack or breakfast.
Strawberry Shortcake Greek Yogurt Bowl
- Sliced Strawberries
- Shredded Coconut
- Granola
- Flax Seed
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Apple Pie Greek Yogurt Bowl
- Apple Slices
- Cinnamon
- Pecans
- Flax Seed
- Drizzle of Honey
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Blueberry Muffin Greek Yogurt Bowl
- Fresh Blueberries
- Cashew Butter
- Granola
- Flax Seeds
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt
Chunky Monkey Greek Yogurt Bowl
- Sliced Banana
- Chocolate Chips
- Peanut Butter
- Peanuts
- Greek Yogurt
How to Make the Yogurt Bowls...
Making yogurt bowls is simple! You can be fancy with it, as in my photos, or just sprinkle it on the toppings depending on your mood.
- Put the yogurt in a small bowl.
- Carefully put the toppings on. To get the nut butter drizzle, microwave it for 15 seconds to loosen it.
- Serve immediately for breakfast or a snack.
- You can also make and store the bowls in a glass jar. They taste best when made, but store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
These dessert-inspired yogurt bowl ideas are a great option when you start with low-sugar, low-fat, low-carb Greek yogurt like Two Good™.
Complete List of Greek Yogurt Bowl Toppings
- Nuts - almonds, pecans, peanuts, walnuts, etc.
- Nut Butter - Almond butter, peanut butter, seed butter, etc.
- Seeds - Sunflower or Pumpkin Seeds
- Coconut
- Cocoa Powder
- Jam or Jelly
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Honey
- Dark Melted Chocolate
- Fresh Fruit - blueberries, strawberries, cherries, raspberries, kiwi, apple, banana, pineapple, blackberries, orange, etc.
- Frozen Fruit
- Granola
- Spices - Cinnamon or Turmeric
- Pomegranate Seeds
- Chia Seeds
- Flax Seeds
- Coconut
- Protein Powder
More Healthy Breakfast Ideas:
- Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls
- Cottage Cheese Toast
- Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
- Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal
- Rainbow Green Smoothie Bowl
- Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
More Sweet Healthy Ways to Use Greek Yogurt:
- Dark Chocolate Greek Yogurt Dip
- Rainbow Fruit Skewers with Honey Lime Greek Yogurt Dip
- Raspberry Greek Yogurt Bites
- Greek Yogurt Blueberry Pancakes
- Apple Pie Greek Yogurt Pancakes
Greek Yogurt Dessert Bowl Ideas
Ingredients
Strawberry Shortcake Greek Yogurt Bowl
- 2 strawberries, sliced
- 1 teaspoon shreded coconut
- 1 tablespoon granola
- ½ teaspoon flax seeds
- ¾ cup Greek Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt
Apple Pie Greek Yogurt Bowl
Blueberry Muffin Greek Yogurt Bowl
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon cashew butter
- 1 tablespoon granola
- ½ teaspoon flax seeds
- ¾ cup Greek Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt
Chunky Monkey Greek Yogurt Bowl
- ½ small banana, sliced
- 1 teaspoon chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peanuts
- 1 teaspoon peanut butter
- ¾ cup Greek Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt
Instructions
- Put the yogurt in four small bowls. Top with the toppings for each bowl like shown in the photos.
Notes
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Leslie says
Two good yogurt is AMAZING! You have created some great ways to make this yogurt even better!
Kushigalu says
We love yogurt bowls. All 4 ways are very delicious. I would love to try this for breakfast Soon
Gail Montero says
Love the many yummy ideas you shared to make dessert yogurt bowls. They all look yummy I need to make them all!
Beth says
I hadn't heard of Two Good yogurt before and am going to share your post with my daughter-in-law, who is lactose-intolerant, to see if it will work for her. We always love a yogurt bowl and we have to try the chunky monkey, mmm.
Sondra Barker says
What great ideas! I love Greek yogurt. Cant wait to use these tips. Thanks for sharing!
Alexis says
All of these bowls are amazing! We especially love the strawberry dessert bowl, such a fun treat after dinner.
Emily says
All these yogurt topping ideas look amazing, especially the strawberry coconut one! Yogurt bowls are such a great breakfast or lunch!
Marta says
This is perfect for my breakfast meals. I always turns to yogurt bowls, but can use some more ideas.
Jere Cassidy says
I will have to try this yoguart and then make all four of these yogurt bowls. Each one looks like a dessert.
Natalie says
All these bowls look fantastic. Toppings are amazing. Yogurt cups are definitely one of my favorite on-to-go breakfast option. I need to check this low-sugar greek yogurt. Sounds delicious and healthy.
Stine Mari says
Right now I'm really feeling the chunky monkey yoghurt bowl but all of them sound fabulous!
Chef Dennis says
I love Greek yogurt! thanks for all those delicious yogurt bowl recipes
Neely Moldovan says
The apple pie and chunky money both sound right up my alley! I cant wait to try them!
Deborah Brooks says
I have been eating a ton of Greek yogurt lately. You have given me a few new ideas to try with it.Thanks! I really like the low sugar aspect of this yogurt