Yogurt Bowl with Winter Berries (Printable Version)

Creamy probiotic yogurt layered with winter berries and warm spiced crunchy topping infused with cinnamon and ginger.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Yogurt Base

01 - 2 cups plain probiotic yogurt (Greek or regular, full-fat or low-fat)
02 - 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup (optional)
03 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Winter Berries

04 - 1 cup mixed fresh or frozen winter berries (blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, pomegranate seeds)

→ Spiced Crunch

05 - ½ cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
06 - ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
07 - 2 tablespoons sunflower or pumpkin seeds
08 - 1 tablespoon coconut flakes
09 - 1½ tablespoons maple syrup or honey
10 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
11 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
13 - ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - Pinch of sea salt

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Pour in melted coconut oil and maple syrup, stirring until all ingredients are evenly coated. Spread mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely to achieve desired crispness.
02 - Divide yogurt evenly between two serving bowls, approximately 1 cup per bowl. Gently swirl in honey and vanilla extract if using, creating decorative ribbons throughout the yogurt.
03 - Distribute half of the mixed berries over each yogurt bowl. Top generously with cooled spiced crunch mixture, reserving additional crunch for serving on the side if desired.
04 - Plate bowls and serve right away while the crunch retains its textural contrast against the creamy yogurt base. Provide extra spiced crunch alongside for customization.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The spiced crunch stays crispy for days in a sealed container, so you can make it once and have quick breakfasts all week.
  • It works with whatever berries are on hand, fresh or frozen, and the yogurt base is endlessly adaptable to your taste.
  • The warmth of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg makes cold mornings feel a little more manageable, like wrapping up in a favorite sweater.
  • It comes together in twenty minutes, but tastes like you put in real effort and thought.
02 -
  • Let the spiced crunch cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring it to a jar, or it will turn soggy instead of staying crispy.
  • Frozen berries work just as well as fresh, but let them thaw slightly so they don't turn your yogurt icy cold in the first bite.
  • If the crunch starts to soften after a few days, pop it back in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes to crisp it up again.
03 -
  • Toast the nuts and seeds separately for a minute or two before mixing them into the oats if you want an even deeper, roastier flavor.
  • Double the spiced crunch recipe and keep extra in the pantry for quick breakfasts, yogurt snacks, or even sprinkling over ice cream.
  • Use a silicone spatula to stir the crunch halfway through baking so it toasts evenly without sticking to the parchment.
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