High Protein Yogurt Bowl [53 Grams Protein]
- Autumn Bates, CCN, MS, BS, CPT
- Jun 20
- 6 min read
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Fresh fruit, crunchy seeds and protein-packed yogurt goodness. This loaded high protein yogurt bowl is the breakfast of your dreams. It's slightly sweet, perfectly balanced and extremely satisfying with 53 grams of protein. Best part? It comes together in less than 5 minutes!
I have to be honest... I don't love plain yogurt.
The texture, the flavor, the lack of crunch... all of it makes it not so tasty for me.
But then there's the toppings. And oh boy, do toppings help to transform regular yogurt into a delicious and satisfying breakfast bowl.
Throughout my second pregnancy, I've been loving my loaded high protein yogurt bowls. To balance out the creamy yogurt, I top this bowl with whole food ingredients to provide a variety of textures and flavors.
But you won't find any granola in this recipe because traditional granola is very high in sugar and not really supportive of a wellness or fat loss goal. It's also low in essential nutrients needed to feel your best.
Instead, I use naturally sweet fresh fruit, crunchy mineral-packed seeds and creamy nut butter to boost satiety, ramp up the flavor and prevent sugar cravings.
Plus, I sneak in extra protein and cut through the sour flavor of yogurt by adding in a quality zero sugar protein powder and collagen. This also helps the body hold onto muscle while losing weight, making it essential for maximizing fat loss progress.
As a busy mom of two and Nutritionist, this upgraded high protein yogurt bowl gets my stamp of approval.
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Recipe Highlights
Super quick and easy: This recipe can be whipped together in less than five minutes!
Slightly sweet without any added sugar: By using whole fruit and our zero added sugar protein powder, you can cut through the sour flavor of yogurt and add a hint of sweetness.
53 grams of protein: That's a lot of protein to keep you satisfied and help promote a fat loss goal!
Loaded with nutrients: Calcium, vitamin K2, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper and magnesium are all highly present in this delicious bowl.
Key Ingredients
Greek Yogurt or Skyr
When it comes to yogurt, these are your best bet for protein. Each one usually has around 20-25 grams of protein per cup. That's about triple the amount of protein in your standard yogurt.
I always make sure to opt for a full-fat greek yogurt or skyr. You'll see this labeled as "whole milk"greek yogurt or skyr. Choosing a full-fat version makes this meal substantially more nutrient dense, especially when it comes to vitamin K2, which is crucial for bone, heart and dental health.
Full fat dairy products have also been found to be inversely associated with obesity. This means that those who eat full-fat dairy products (like greek yogurt and skyr) are less likely to be obese.
And if you're concerned about dairy and heart disease risk, it's important to note that recent studies and meta analysis' have found that moderate consumption of dairy (especially fermented dairy, like yogurt) has not been found to increase the risk of heart disease.
Autumn's Vanilla Protein Powder
My pasture-raised zero added sugar protein powder was specifically designed to taste amazing in meals. Most other protein powders are loaded with artificial flavors that overpower the recipe it's added into.
I personally developed my protein powder and tested it in a variety of recipes like protein pancakes, protein waffles, chia pudding, smoothies, protein hot chocolate and more to ensure it had the right balance of flavor while also blending well into the other ingredients.
It also mixes like a dream into yogurt. No clumps, here!
Our protein powder only uses 100% monk fruit extract for a touch of sweetness without any added sugar, making it a great option to use in high protein recipes like this one.
You can find my delicious, community loved protein powder to use in this recipe HERE.
Unflavored Collagen Powder
Collagen isn't a complete protein, so it doesn't help with a fat loss or body composition goal in the same way that complete proteins like our protein powder or greek yogurt can.
But what collagen powder is great for is helping to prevent hunger.
When collagen is combined with other complete proteins it helps to really reduce hunger. Not to mention, collagen has been studied to benefit the skin, nails and joints.
Pumpkin Seeds
Even with just one tablespoon, pumpkin seeds provide about 10% of your daily magnesium needs. They're also deliciously crunchy, making it a much healthier topping swap to traditional granola.
If possible, I recommend choosing sprouted or soaked pumpkin seeds. This helps to drastically lower the anti nutrient called phytic acid which makes important minerals more accessible to the body.
Fresh Fruit
We use a variety of fresh fruits in this recipe such as pomegranate seeds, blueberries and peaches. Fresh fruit is always a better choice than dried because it's much lower glycemic load and much lower in sugar. This means fresh fruit is better for a fat loss and wellness goal than dried fruit.
How To Make This Recipe
This recipe is ridiculously easy to make in just a few minutes.
Stir the powders into the yogurt. It's important to choose a protein powder (like our protein powder!) that mixes well into yogurt. Many protein powders get clumpy when mixed into yogurt and will not make your breakfast experience very pleasant. You shouldn't have to worry about the unflavored collagen, as collagen tends to always mix well regardless of the brand.
Add the toppings. Just slice up the peach and sprinkle on all of your toppings! If you're prepping this recipe for later in the day, you might want to wait to add on the pumpkin seeds and bee pollen until you're ready to eat it. This will help preserve the natural crunch that these ingredients add.
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High Protein Yogurt Bowl With Summer Fruit
Serves 1
Ingredients:
1 cup full-fat skyr, greek yogurt or plant-based greek style yogurt
1 scoop Autumn's Vanilla Protein Powder
1 scoop unflavored collagen powder
1/2 peach, diced
2 tablespoons blueberries
1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 teaspoon pumpkin seeds
1/2 teaspoon bee pollen
In a serving bowl mix the yogurt, protein powder and collagen powder until combined.
Top the yogurt mixture with peaches, blueberries, pomegranate, almond butter, pumpkin seeds and bee pollen.
Recipe Notes And Swaps:
Peaches not available?
Swap in nectarines or plums. Nutritionally speaking, they're very similar.
Allergic to nuts?
You can replace almond butter with a seed butter of your choice.
Plant-based?
Make sure to choose a plant-based yogurt that has protein added in. Look for the phrase "greek-style" and check the nutrition facts for the protein content. One brand that makes a greek-style plant-based yogurt with protein is called Kite Hill. There isn't a real plant-based collagen because collagen is an animal product, so you'll need to eliminate that ingredient entirely. Our protein powder is made with whey isolate (not plant-based), so you'll also need to use a high quality plant-based protein powder instead. Be mindful of which one you use though! A lot of plant-based protein powders don't mix very well into yogurt and get clumpy.
What other toppings can I use instead?
Any fresh fruit can be used as a swap. Try to choose something in season and preferably local to you, which will make your meal more nutrient dense. Dry fruit is not a good swap, as it's much higher in sugar. You can also sub the pumpkin seeds for another seed, like hemp seeds, sunflower seeds or chia seeds.
FAQ's
How do I get more protein in my yogurt bowl?
The easiest way to get more protein in your yogurt bowl is by adding in a high quality protein powder. I love this tip because it also cuts through the "sourness" of yogurt, making it more flavorful for most people.
Just make sure you get a protein powder that doesn't have any added sugar and mixes well into yogurt! Our zero added sugar Vanilla Protein Powder blends very nicely in this recipe and adds a delicious hint of sweetness without any added sugar.
Which type of yogurt is highest in protein?
The yogurts with the most protein include skyr and greek yogurt. Skyr is actually technically a "cheese", but it's used in the same way as yogurt. Either can work for this recipe. I love the brand Siggi's for skyr and Straus for greek yogurt.
If you're plant-based, it's important to note that vegan yogurts do not naturally contain protein so you'll need to choose a brand that adds it in, usually in the form of pea or soy protein powder. One brand that I like for my clients is called Kite Hill.
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