Fruit Yogurt and Granola Bowl

No matter what you call it, fruit yogurt and granola bowls (also known as yogurt bowl, fruit bowl with yogurt and granola, yogurt granola bowl, yogurt con granola, yogurt y granola, etc.) are easy, quick, delicious, and infinitely customizable. 

It’s a less than 5-minute prep time healthy breakfast, which is a go-to meal for me any time of day. And my husband is a fan, too. Think of it as a very simple parfait.

This no-recipe recipe fits into my Easy Delicious, Weeknight, and Simple Breakfast recipe categories.

Fruit Yogurt And Granola Bowl Formula

Let’s start with the basic formula. Keep reading and I’ll give several combos you might like to try.

Ingredients

Fruit

The fruit can be any fruit you like. My favorite is frozen berries. You could also use fresh berries, bananas, oranges, stone fruit, other frozen fruits, drained, canned fruit – you get the idea. Any fruit is wonderful and will serve as the base of your bowl.

Yogurt

The yogurt can be any yogurt you like. My favorites are The Greek Gods Plain Traditional, The Greek Gods Honey Vanilla, and Chobani Key Lime. My suggested flavor combos below are based on these three, but really ANY yogurt that you like is fair game. This is YOUR yogurt bowl; use what you like the most.

Granola

The granola is used as a topping and to add crunch. It can be any granola or cereal you like. My favorite granola right now is Love Crunch. There are so many yummy flavors. And dry cereal is great, too. I like plain Cheerios or Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds. Give it a try with ANY cereal you have on hand. You could also make your own homemade granola – my favorite recipes are this olive oil-based granola from the Food Network and Tahini Pistachio Granola from the Simply Geniuscookbook (sub in almond butter or peanut butter for the tahini if you’d like).

Directions

Fill a bowl about halfway with fruit. If it’s frozen, give it a quick zap in the microwave to thaw. Top it with about a serving of yogurt. Add cereal or granola for crunch. Enjoy!

P.S. The amounts are totally your choice, but what’s listed here is a good starting point.

Combination Inspiration

The first yogurt bowl idea is my current go-to combo. All of the rest are based on different “Flavor Affinities” in The Flavor Bible – a reference book of flavors that I highly recommend. For every ingredient you can think of, it lists all of the different foods that pair well with it.

• Strawberries, Plain Greek Yogurt, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
• Pineapple, Chobani Lime Greek Yogurt, Cocout Granola
• Grapefruit, Honey Vanilla Yogurt, Cheerios
• Blueberries, Honey Vanilla Yogurt, Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
• Mango, Chobani Lime Greek Yogurt, Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
• Banana, Coconut Yogurt, Cheerios
• Apple, Plain Greek Yogurt, Cinnamon Granola
• Apricots, Vanilla Yogurt, Granola
• Blackberries, Honey Vanilla Yogurt, Granola
• Cherries, Vanilla Yogurt, Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
• Raspberries, Vanilla Yogurt, Chocolate Granola
• Banana, Vanilla Yogurt, Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
• Oranges, Vanilla Yogurt, Chocolate Granola
• Peaches, Vanilla Yogurt, Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
• Pears, Honey Vanilla Yogurt, Cinnamon Granola

A Note On Health

My official opinion as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is that these fruit, yogurt, granola bowls are a healthy, balanced meal. When each ingredient is included, you’re getting at least one serving of three different food groups: fruit, dairy, and grain. You’re also getting each macronutrient: protein from the yogurt, carbohydrates from the fruit and granola, and fat from the yogurt and granola depending on the variety you choose. I prefer full fat or 2% yogurt. The fat content gives it staying power, and it tastes great, too.

Yield: 1

Easy Fruit, Yogurt, and Granola Bowl

Print

Fruit, yogurt, and granola bowls are easy, quick, delicious, and infinitely customizable. It’s a less than 5-minute healthy breakfast, which is a go0to meal for me and my family any time of day. Think of it as a very simple parfait.

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 1 minute

Ingredients

• 1 Cup fruit
• 1/2 Cup yogurt
• 1/4 Cup granola

Instructions

1. Fill a bowl about half way full with fruit. If it’s frozen, give it a quick zap in the microwave to thaw. If it’s canned, drain the juice.
2. Top the fruit with a serving of yogurt.
3. Add cereal or granola for crunch. Enjoy!

Notes

Use any frozen, canned, or fresh fruit, any yogurt, and any cereal or granola.

Ideas for flavor combinations:

• Strawberries, Plain Greek Yogurt, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
• Pineapple, Chobani Lime Greek Yogurt, Cocout Granola
• Grapefruit, Honey Vanilla Yogurt, Cheerios
• Blueberries, Honey Vanilla Yogurt, Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
• Mango, Chobani Lime Greek Yogurt, Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
• Banana, Coconut Yogurt, Cheerios
• Apple, Plain Greek Yogurt, Cinnamon Granola
• Apricots, Vanilla Yogurt, Granola
• Blackberries, Honey Vanilla Yogurt, Granola
• Cherries, Vanilla Yogurt, Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
• Raspberries, Vanilla Yogurt, Chocolate Granola
• Banana, Vanilla Yogurt, Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola
• Oranges, Vanilla Yogurt, Chocolate Granola
• Peaches, Vanilla Yogurt, Honey Bunches of Oats with Almonds
• Pears, Honey Vanilla Yogurt, Cinnamon Granola

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 317Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 90mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 6gSugar: 30gProtein: 11g

Nutrient values will vary based on your selected ingredients and quantities.

P.S. If you make a cobbler, crisp, or crumble, you could use it as the fruit and granola components the next day. Try my not-too-sweet apple crumble that’s perfect for breakfast!