Yogurt Bowl with Winter Berries (Print)

Creamy yogurt paired with tart winter berries and aromatic spiced oat-nut crunch for a nourishing breakfast.

# Components:

→ Yogurt Base

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

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, mix oats, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Add melted coconut oil and maple syrup, stir to coat evenly. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, stirring once, until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely to crisp up.
02 - In each serving bowl, spoon 1 cup yogurt. Swirl in honey and vanilla if using.
03 - Top each bowl with half the berries and a generous sprinkle of spiced crunch. Serve immediately, with extra spiced crunch on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The spiced crunch stays weirdly crispy for days, making mornings exponentially easier
  • Its sophisticated enough for brunch guests but simple enough for Tuesday mornings
02 -
  • The crunch must cool completely before serving or it will stay soft instead of achieving that satisfying crispiness
  • Frozen berries actually release more juices as they thaw, creating these beautiful ribbons of color throughout the yogurt
03 -
  • Watch the oats like a hawk during the last two minutes because they go from golden to burned surprisingly fast
  • The salt might seem unnecessary but it is what makes the spiced flavor profile taste professional
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