Greek Protein Yogurt Fruit Granola Bowls

Name: Greek Protein Yogurt Fruit Granola Bowls
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Greek yogurt (fat-free, plain, unsweetened); ⅓ cup granola clusters; 6 strawberries; 1 apple; 1 scoop protein powder (optional, see note 1)

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Greek yogurt protein granola fruit bowls are a delicious breakfast recipe made with Greek yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit! These protein yogurt bowls are so yummy, quick, and macro-friendly.

fruit and granola mediterranean diet breakfast bowl

On a trip to Tulum, Mexico, I had this fruit and Greek yogurt granola bowl every single morning at the hotel. Once I returned back home, I started experimenting with different fruit combinations, adding collagen peptides, drizzling honey or maple syrup, and checking out the different types of store-brand granola. This is my favorite protein yogurt bowl recipe, but feel free to customize yours.

Another healthy breakfast recipe I have on repeat is this 5-minute protein oatmeal bowl. It's so nice to have quick breakfast recipes that taste great and keep me full.

What You Will Love

These Greek yogurt granola fruit bowls (say that ten times fast!) are filling, delicious, packed with fiber, lean protein, and lots of fruit. You can whip one of these breakfast bowls up in about 5 minutes and use seasonal fruit. Also, you can mix in a good protein powder to the yogurt base (optional). The protein yogurt base makes this healthy breakfast well-balanced, keeping you full longer.

Ingredient Notes

ingredients to make greek yogurt granola bowls

Plain Greek yogurt: I recommend a 0% fat Greek yogurt, but any Greek yogurt (or regular yogurt) will work for this recipe. You can also use homemade yogurt. I really like Oikos Greek yogurt and get the 0% plain unsweetened version. There's also a vanilla unsweetened version which is tasty too.

Granola: Regular store-bought granola can be used. I picked up some cinnamon roll granola clusters from the grocery store, Kroger, and it's everything you ever wanted kind of good. Apparently, there is a whole section of the grocery store for granola, so find one that inspires you!

Fruit: This is the most exciting part of this bowl- fruit combinations!! My favorite toppings are fresh strawberry and apple combinations. In Tulum, we had papaya, pineapple, apple, and mango.

Collagen peptides or protein powder (optional): If you need to add a little bit of protein to the yogurt, collagen peptides or protein powder are a great option to make this a super high protein yogurt. Greek yogurt already has about 20 grams of protein per ¾ cup of yogurt without protein powder.

My personal favorite protein is collagen powder because it blends easily without clumping. If you get unflavored protein collagen powder, there isn't much of an aftertaste.

See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for quantities.

Quick Overview

Step 1: Gather the ingredients.

Steps 2, 3 & 4: Add Greek yogurt, protein powder (if using), and a little bit of water. Mix well until creamy.

Steps 5 & 6: Add chopped fruit and granola clusters.

How To Make Greek Yogurt Fruit Granola Bowls

Add yogurt to the bottom of the bowl.

add water to the greek yogurt to thin it out.

Greek yogurt is a thick yogurt, so thin it out a little with a bit of water.

mix the yogurt, protein powder, and water together

Add protein powder (if using). Mix yogurt until smooth and creamy.

add chopped fruit on top of the protein yogurt

Add chopped fruit (like sliced strawberries and apples).

holding a breakfast bowl of greek yogurt, granola, and fruit

Top with granola clusters.

Tips and Tricks

Use a Greek-style yogurt for an ultra-creamy thick texture.
If using collagen peptides or vanilla protein powder, mix the Greek yogurt and powder together first in the bowl.
You can thin out the Greek yogurt by adding a tad bit of water or skim milk.
If looking for dairy-free or vegan options, try coconut yogurt.

sliced strawberry, cosmic crisp apple, granola, and protein yogurt in a bowl.

Variations and Substitutions

There are so many different ways to make this protein yogurt and fruit bowl! Try out different combinations to your liking. Here are a few ideas for fruits to add:

fresh berries: strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry
banana slices
apples: Cosmic Crisp, Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady
papaya
golden pineapple (or honey pineapple- that's the really sweet pineapple)
grapes: black grapes, green grapes, or red grapes
mango!!

Here are some other topping ideas:

brown sugar
chia seeds
chocolate chips
flaked coconut
drizzle of honey
peanut butter, cashew butter, or almond butter mixed into the plain yogurt

side view of breakfast Greek yogurt bowl

Change up the protein powders. There are many different kinds of protein powder including whey, soy, pea, or collagen powder. If you are lactose intolerant, you can substitute a non-dairy yogurt and a vegan protein powder. Here are some considerations when determining if a plant-based protein is better than whey.

Storage

Store fruit, yogurt, and granola separately in an airtight container. Place the yogurt and prepared fruit in the fridge. When ready to make, assemble this tasty breakfast in a large bowl.

FAQs

How do you add protein to yogurt?

You can add nut butter, protein powder, or collagen protein to add protein to yogurt.

How do you dissolve protein powder in yogurt?

The key to dissolving protein powder in yogurt is to gradually add the protein powder while stirring. Some protein powders dissolve better than others, like collagen protein peptides.

What do you eat Greek yogurt with?

Greek yogurt goes well with granola, fruit, and a sweetener like honey or maple syrup.

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