Yogurt Bowl with Winter Berries Spiced Crunch (Print Version)

Creamy probiotic yogurt meets sweet winter berries and a warm spiced oat crunch for a cozy breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Yogurt Base

01 - 2 cups plain probiotic yogurt, 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 including blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds

→ Spiced Crunch

05 - ½ cup rolled oats, certified gluten-free if needed
06 - ¼ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds
07 - 2 tablespoons sunflower or pumpkin seeds
08 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and sea salt. Add melted coconut oil and maple syrup, stirring until all components are evenly coated. Spread mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until golden and fragrant. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the baking sheet to achieve maximum crispness.
02 - Divide yogurt evenly between two serving bowls, using approximately 1 cup per bowl. If desired, gently swirl honey and vanilla extract through the yogurt for added sweetness and flavor.
03 - Top each yogurt bowl with half of the prepared berries, distributing them evenly across the surface. Sprinkle a generous portion of the cooled spiced crunch mixture over the berries, reserving any remainder for additional topping or side serving.
04 - Present the assembled bowls immediately while the crunch retains its textural contrast. Offer extra spiced crunch on the side for those desiring additional topping, and consider pairing with a hot beverage such as chai tea or herbal infusion.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The contrast between creamy yogurt and that crispy, warm spiced crunch is absolutely addictive and somehow feels indulgent even though you're eating something genuinely good for you.
  • Winter berries are tart and jewel-like, cutting through the richness perfectly while those warming spices make you feel like you're doing something cozy for your own body.
  • Ten minutes of prep means you can make this on even the most rushed mornings without sacrificing actual nourishment.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step or you'll end up with chewy granola instead of crispy crunch, which changes the entire eating experience and honestly defeats the purpose.
  • Stir the crunch halfway through baking—I learned this lesson the hard way when my first batch had burnt edges and pale centers, and now I never turn my back on it.
03 -
  • Buy your spices from somewhere with good turnover rather than the dusty back shelf of a grocery store—you'll taste the difference immediately in how vibrant they make the crunch.
  • If your yogurt is particularly tart, the optional honey becomes essential rather than optional, so taste as you build and adjust sweetness to your own preference without apology.
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