High-Protein Greek Yogurt Bowls (without protein powder)

greek yogurt bowl with chia seeds, strawberries, and peanut butter.

High-Protein Greek Yogurt Bowls (without protein powder)

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: greek yogurt bowls

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 395kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Eating a bowl of Greek yogurt is not something I would have pictured myself doing a few years ago, but I recently figured out a high-protein combo I can't get enough of. This easy breakfast packs nearly 30 grams of protein per serving, and it's easy to customize each morning so you won't get bored. I've included two ways I like to serve this, with either fresh or frozen fruit!

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon chia seeds (or basil seeds)
¼ cup unsweetened soy milk
¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon peanut butter
.5 tablespoon maple syrup
⅓ cup fresh strawberries or blueberries (or use frozen)
1 tablespoon hemp hearts

Instructions

In a serving bowl, combine the chia seeds (or basil seeds) and milk. Use a fork to whisk well, then wait about 5 minutes for the seeds to plump.

While you wait for this, you can chop the fresh berries or warm up frozen berries on the stovetop. It only takes about 3-4 minutes for them to warm up!

Once the seed mixture has thickened, add the Greek yogurt to the bowl and stir well. This will give you a nice texture throughout, so it doesn't feel like you're only eating yogurt. (Plus, you'll get fiber in each bite!)
Finally, add the toppings. I like to just add everything on top, without stirring well, so each bite is a little different. Add the peanut butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, fresh or warmed-from-frozen berries, and a tablespoon of hemp hearts to get more protein. If you want to add a tablespoon of chopped nuts or granola, that is helpful for crunch, too. Serve right away!

Notes

Nutrition information is for the entire batch. This is automatically calculated using an online ingredient database, so it's just an estimate and not a guarantee.

Greek yogurt note: I usually use full-fat (4%) or low-fat (2%) yogurt for this. I've never tried it with fat-free yogurt, so I don't know if that will change the texture and flavor.

Protein Note: Be sure to shop around for the highest protein content when it comes to Greek yogurt. Costco's Greek yogurt has 17 grams of protein per 3/4 cup while many other brands have 15 grams of protein for the same serving. If you shop at Trader Joe's, their Greek yogurt only has 6 grams of protein per serving (same calories and everything), so I don't recommend grabbing it there. For more protein, you can always add a little extra yogurt!

Here's how other toppings stack up:

Peanut Butter: 4 grams of protein per tablespoon
Hemp Hearts: 3 grams protein per tablespoon
Milk: 2 grams of protein per 1/4 cup
Chia Seeds: 2 grams of protein per tablespoon

Feel free to add a sprinkle of peanut butter granola on top for crunch, or you can even stir in a little protein powder or collagen peptides, if you want to boost the protein even more. You won't need much!

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