Yogurt Bowl with Winter Berries and Spiced Crunch (Printable)

Creamy yogurt topped with mixed winter berries and homemade cinnamon-spiced oat crunch for a cozy breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Yogurt Base

01 - 2 cups plain probiotic yogurt, Greek or regular, 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, use certified gluten-free if needed
06 - ¼ cup chopped nuts such as 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Add melted coconut oil and maple syrup, stirring until all ingredients 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 1 cup per bowl. Gently swirl in honey and vanilla extract if using.
03 - Distribute half the mixed berries over each yogurt bowl. Top generously with the cooled spiced crunch mixture.
04 - Serve immediately while the crunch retains its texture. Offer additional spiced crunch on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in twenty minutes flat, making mornings feel less rushed and more like you actually have your life together.
  • The contrast between creamy yogurt, tart berries, and that addictive crunchy topping keeps your spoon coming back for more.
  • You can make a big batch of the spiced crunch and keep it on hand for the next week, sneaking spoonfuls straight from the jar when no one's looking.
02 -
  • The spiced crunch must cool completely after baking or it won't crisp up properly, no matter how much you want to eat it warm, because steam is the enemy of crunch.
  • Frozen berries work just as well as fresh and sometimes taste more concentrated, though they'll release their juices into the yogurt if you let them sit, which is either a problem or a feature depending on your preference.
03 -
  • Make a double or triple batch of spiced crunch on Sunday and store it in an airtight container so you can build a proper breakfast without thinking about it on rushed mornings.
  • If you're serving this to guests, assemble the yogurt in advance but add berries and crunch right before eating because timing is the difference between impressive and soggy.
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