A Greek yogurt bowl is my go-to snack when I want a delicious and satisfying meal. It’s high in protein and only takes minutes to make!

Fall is right around the corner, and like everyone else, it’s my favorite time of year. Usually, pumpkins get all the love, but apples are the star of the show in my Greek yogurt bowl. A quick sauté of the apples with butter, cinnamon, and honey paired with the sweetness of the vanilla yogurt and crunchy toasted pecans is perfection. If you’re looking for a high-protein meal that’s easy, healthy, and makes your mouth happy, this is for you!

Protein is not just a trend. It’s a necessity, especially for menopausal women. Science-based evidence shows the benefits of adding protein to your diet. When I finally beat my menopause weight, I attributed it to three things.

Eating no less than 100 grams of protein a day.
Walking or moving my body for 15 to 20 minutes after meals.
Limiting inflammatory foods, which for me are mainly processed carbohydrates.

Protein helps prevent muscle loss, maintain a healthy weight, and stabilize blood sugar, all things a woman in menopause needs.

What Is The Best Protein Powder

The best protein powder is one you like! If you’re not using one you enjoy, you’ll hate everything you make with it. That said, ingredients matter to me, and the ingredient list on most brands could be better. I found Levels protein powder when I was going through cancer treatment and LOVE it! It tastes great, and the ingredients are clean and simple. I highly recommend it!

Used In This Recipe
Vanilla Protein Powder	Strawberry Protein Powder	Chocolate Protein Powder

Greek Yogurt Bowl Recipe

How Much Protein Is In One Bowl?

The amount of protein will vary depending on the products you use. I used siggi’s skyr or Icelandic yogurt in this bowl. It’s similar to Greek yogurt but a little higher in protein—25 grams in one cup. Levels protein powder has 24 grams per scoop. The total protein in this bowl is 49 grams, which is impressive considering it’s such a small amount of food. But don’t let the small size fool you. This is incredibly satiating, thanks to that protein!

Are Greek Yogurt Bowls Healthy?

When putting together a meal, I think of fat, fiber, and protein, and we get all that in this bowl. The protein comes from yogurt and protein powder, healthy fats from the pecans, and fiber from the apples. Cinnamon is also very nutritious, so I incorporate a little every day. In fact, I don’t use flavored coffee creamers. Instead, I add half a teaspoon of good-quality cinnamon directly to my grounds before I do my pour-over. It adds incredible flavor and nutrition.

Why We Love This Yogurt Bowl

Quick. From start to finish, it takes 10 minutes.
Protein packed. One small bowl has nearly 50 grams of protein!
Customizable. You can change the protein powder, fruit, and toppings however you like!
Delicious. The combination of flavors and texture is perfection!

Ingredients You’ll Need

The ingredient list for this Greek yogurt bowl is short and sweet. You probably have most of these items already!

Plain Greek yogurt. Use your favorite brand. My two favorites are Fage and siggi’s. They are incredibly thick and high in protein. You can use regular plain yogurt but know that it is not as high as protein.

Vanilla protein powder. I use one scoop, which adds an additional 24 grams of protein. Use what you like.

Apples. I love gala apples, but any type will work. I leave the peel on because it adds fiber and nutrition, and I don’t mind the texture. Feel free to remove it if you prefer.

Butter. There’s nothing not to love about apples cooked in butter!

Cinnamon. I was 51 years old before I learned its health benefits, and now I try to incorporate it into my diet daily. Plus, it’s just delicious!

Salt. A pinch of salt brings out all the flavors. Use a tiny pinch—so small that you can’t even measure it—or you’ll wind up with a salty yogurt bowl.

Pecans. A quick cook on the pecans makes them infinitely better.

Honey. Just a drizzle for a little sweetness.

Note: Depending on the size of the apple, I cook the whole thing and save some for the next day. If it’s a small apple, I’ll eat all of it. Use as much as you like. You can cook several at once to enjoy these bowls throughout the week.

How to Make This Greek Yogurt Bowl

This goes quickly, so I like having all my ingredients ready to go!

Toast pecans first, and use the same pan to cook the apples. Place a small pan over high heat and add the pecans. This is important. Don’t walk away from this. Nuts can burn in seconds. Stir constantly and remove them from the pan when you smell them. If you leave them in the pan, they will burn.
In the same pan, add the apples, butter, cinnamon, honey, and salt over medium-low heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently. If you like your apples more cooked, cook them longer, but I like mine to have some texture. Remove them as soon as they are done and transfer to a small bowl or plate so they cool quickly.
While the apples are cooking, mix the yogurt and protein powder together. Depending on the brand of Greek yogurt and protein powder, you may have to use a touch of liquid to achieve a smooth consistency.
Once the nuts are toasted, the apples are cooked, and you’ve mixed the protein powder with the yogurt, it’s time to build your Greek yogurt bowl.

Pro tip: You may be tempted to skip toasting the nuts, but I encourage you not to. Toasting nuts and seeds brings out their flavor and makes them a little more crunchy. I do this during my weekly food prep so they’re in the refrigerator and ready to go.

Used In This Recipe
Cinnamon Ceylon Powder	Glass Meal Prep Jars	Organic Raw Honey

Variations

Don’t want to eat nuts but still want those healthy fats? Drizzle your favorite nut butter over the top!
Want it sweeter? Add honey, maple syrup, or whatever you like to the yogurt and protein powder mixture.
Granola, coconut flakes, and cacao nibs are great options to add additional crunch.
You can change the fruit to whatever you like and cook them the same way as the apples.
If you have a nut allergy, pumpkin or sunflower seeds are perfect substitutes.
Levels protein powder comes in various flavors. Changing the flavor of the protein powder is the easiest way to change up the entire bowl. Try chocolate protein powder with peanut butter-flavored granola for a chocolate peanut butter situation. Have fun with it!

How To Make This More Budget-Friendly

Stock up on ingredients when they’re on sale and buy enough to last until the next sale.
Buy what’s in season. Seasonal produce is abundant, and it is often at its lowest price.
Be flexible. If apples aren’t on sale that week but pears are, buy the pears.

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