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One of my favorite things to eat for breakfast is Greek Yogurt. I usually buy plain yogurt and add stuff to it so it feels like a different breakfast every day.
The Mediterranean Diet is one of my favorites! But even if you’re not interested in that, Greek Yogurt is an excellent breakfast choice!
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What is the Mediterranean Diet?
The Mediterranean Diet is a regional diet focused on eating like they did in Greece and Italy (in the mid-1900s). It emphasizes plants, with moderate consumption of seafood and meat.
The Mediterranean Diet is a diet that is easily sustainable for a long time. Learn more about the Mediterrean Diet benefits!
Greek yogurt is 100% approved on the Mediterranean Diet. The key on the Mediterranean Diet is to keep the added sugars and saturated fats low.
How to Use Greek Yogurt for Breakfast
If you’re eating the same yogurt two days in a row, you’re missing out. One of the best things about yogurt for breakfast is the variety you can easily get.
Delicious Add-Ins for Greek Yogurt
Fresh Fruit
- Bananas
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Figs
- Kiwi
- Mangoes
- Oranges
- Passionfruit
- Peaches
- Pineapple
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
Fruit (fresh or frozen) can be added in three different ways:
- Mash it up and swirl it into the yogurt
- Blend it into the yogurt (in a blender or with an immersion blender)
- Slice it and put it on top
Sweeteners
- Brown sugar
- Honey
- Jam
- Maple Syrup
Other Ad-Ins
- Cereal
- Chocolate (chips, shavings, sauce, nibs, etc)
- Cookies (Oreos, Graham, etc)
- Granola!
- Smoked Salmon
Dried Fruit
- Apricots
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Coconut flakes / Shredded coconut
- Cranberries
- Dates
- Raisins
Nuts / Nut Butters
- Almond
- Cashew
- Hazelnut
- Peanut
- Pecan
- Pistachio
- Walnut
Seeds
- Chia seeds
- Flax seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Sunflower seeds
Spices\Extracts
- Cardamom
- Cinnamon
- Crystalized Ginger
- Dill
- Lemon (preserved, zest, juice)
- Mint
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla
7 Delicious Greek Yogurt Recipes
If you’re nervous about mixing up your own breakfast, try one of these amazing recipes! There are 7 recipes which means you can have a different breakfast every day for a week.
Banana Split Yogurt
How do you like your banana split? Separate each flavor or mix them together?
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 1-2 tsp strawberry jam
- 1-2tsp cacao nibs
Instructions
Put all ingredients into a bowl & enjoy!
Notes
Raspberry, blueberry, or any other flavor of jam can be substituted for the strawberry.
No cacao nibs? Use another form of chocolate (chips, syrup
Berry Yummy Yogurt
This is a pretty classic yogurt combination: berries & granola!
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup berries
- 1 tsp honey (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup granola
Instructions
- Mix berries and honey into yogurt. Add granola.
- Enjoy!
Notes
This yogurt is extra delicious if you use frozen berries and blend it before adding the granola.
The berry options are limitless: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, a mixture of berries, go wild with it!
Black Forest Yogurt
A play on black forest cake - but breakfast friendly and guilt-free!
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cherries
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp shaved dark chocolate
Instructions
- Mix ingredients together.
- Enjoy!
Notes
This is extra great if you blend half the cherries into the yogurt until they're well mixed. Then, stir the remaining half in.
You could substitute the vanilla and chocolate for a chocolate sauce or syrup.
CinnApple Yogurt
Cinnamon and apples are a classic combination and they're delicious in yogurt!
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Brown sugar, to taste
Instructions
- Mix ingredients together.
- Enjoy!
Notes
For an added bonus, add some granola and it's like healthy breakfast apple pie!
If you're serving two, try using half of two different apples in each yogurt (granny smith + jazz is a personal favorite).
Maple Walnut Yogurt
Maple syrup makes everything better, including Greek Yogurt!
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek Yogurt
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup
- Toasted walnuts
Instructions
- Mix yogurt, syrup, and walnuts.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Use the thickest Greek yogurt you can find and this is like having ice cream (for breakfast). Or, get some no-sugar-added frozen yogurt.
Pecans are also excellent with yogurt and maple syrup.
Use pure maple syrup! Pancake syrup and other syrups are corn syrup and maple flavoring which isn't as tasty or as nutritious.
Trail Mix Yogurt
Walnuts and peanuts are the common nuts found in trail mix.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup Trail Mix
Instructions
- Mix yogurt with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of trail mix.
- Enjoy!
Notes
You can buy a pre-made trail mix or make your own. Common trail mix ingredients are peanuts, walnuts, chocolate chips, raisins, sunflower seeds, and more.
Toss in whatever you have on hand!
Why 1/4 to 1/2 cup? If your trail mix is made of really big pieces (halved pecans), you'll want more (like 1/2 cup). If your trail mix is all tiny ingredients (sunflower seeds, peanuts), you'll need less (like 1/4 cup).
Tropical Dream Yogurt
Pretend you're on vacation in the tropics with this tasty breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 kiwi or 1 cup pineapple, chopped
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp coconut flakes
Instructions
- Mix ingredients together.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Toss in some walnuts, almonds, or granola for added crunch.
Grab some of those exotic tropical fruits from the grocery store and try them in your yogurt (dragonfruit is delicious and passionfruit is one of my favorites).
8 Recipes Using Greek Yogurt as an Ingredient
Even the most avid fan of Greek Yogurt and the Mediterranean Diet sometimes just doesn’t want yogurt.
These 8 recipes all incorporate yogurt but it’s not the star of the show. Give one of them a try today!
Banana Oat Greek Yogurt Muffins
Sometimes a muffin is just what you need for breakfast.
Total Time: ~20m
Calories: 138
Fat: 4.3g
Carbs: 23.1g total, 2.3g fiber
Protein: 4.7g
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, bananas, eggs, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, chocolate chips
Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bark
A wonderful frozen breakfast (or snack).
Total Time: ~2h 10m (2 hours freeze time)
Nutritional information not provided.
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, maple syrup, granola, blueberries, strawberries
Greek Yogurt Oatmeal
An easy stove-top breakfast.
Total Time: ~15m
Calories: 267
Fat: 5g
Carbs: 45g total, 6g fiber
Protein: 10g
Ingredients: old fashioned oats, banana, sea salt, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, Greek yogurt
Greek Yogurt Pancakes
These pancakes are simple (and delicious) enough for any day of the week.
Total Time: ~15m
Calories: 80
Fat: 1g
Carbs: 12g total, 0g fiber
Protein: 4g
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking soda, blueberries
Homemade Bagel Recipe
When it's time to eat these bagels, top them with thick Greek yogurt and smoked salmon!
Total Time: ~30m
Calories: 143
Fat: 2.9g
Carbs: 24.3g total, 3.5g fiber
Protein: 6.9g
Ingredients: whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, sea salt, Greek yogurt, egg
Scandinavian Eggs Benedict with Yogurt Sauce
I love Eggs Benedict. Swaping out the hollandaise for this yogurt sauce? Delish!
Total Time: Not stated (estimate ~15m)
Nutritional information not provided.
Ingredients: Greek yogurt, turmeric, dill, lemon, horseradish, white pepper, salt, English muffins, smoked salmon, eggs, chives
Turmeric And Honey "Golden Milk" Oatmeal
Life is so much better in the morning when breakfast is done the day before.
Total Time: ~15m
Nutritional information not provided.
Ingredients: almond milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, black pepper, honey, anise star, quick cook oats, Greek yogurt, blueberries
Vanilla Greek Yogurt Chia Seed Pudding
Chia pudding is another overnight star. Yummy! Experiment with plain yogurt and a bit more vanilla extract, until you find the level that's just right for you.
Total Time: ~10m
Calories: 164
Fat: 5.2g
Carbs: 23.1g total, 3.1g fiber
Protein: 6.6g
Ingredients: milk, vanilla Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, chia seeds, berries, granola
There’s a Greek Yogurt Recipe for Every Occasion
You can eat Greek yogurt for breakfast every day! And if you want something else, there are plenty of satisfying Greek yogurt recipes to try.
Go ahead, spend a week (or two, or fifty) eating a variety of Greek yogurt!
Let me know if you have a favorite Greek Yogurt (or Mediterranean Breakfast) recipe!
Want more delicious Mediterranean food? Check out these Mediterranean Snack Ideas (recipes & purchasable) next.
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