Yogurt Bowl Winter Berries Spiced Crunch (Printable)

Creamy yogurt topped with mixed winter berries and a warm spiced oat-nut crunch for a nourishing 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 (blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, pomegranate seeds)

→ Spiced Crunch

05 - ½ cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
06 - ¼ cup chopped nuts (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

# Directions:

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; stir until 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 to achieve maximum crispness.
02 - Divide yogurt evenly between serving bowls, placing approximately 1 cup in each bowl. If using, swirl in honey or vanilla extract to incorporate flavor throughout.
03 - Top each yogurt bowl with half of the mixed berries and a generous handful of the cooled spiced crunch mixture.
04 - Serve immediately while the spiced crunch retains its texture. Offer additional spiced crunch on the side for those preferring extra crunch.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but tastes like you spent time on breakfast, which honestly matters on mornings when you need a small win.
  • The contrast between creamy and crunchy is genuinely addictive, and the spices make everything feel special without any fuss.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling step for the crunch or it'll stay soft and chewy instead of snapping between your teeth.
  • If you're using frozen berries, thaw them slightly so they don't shock the warm crunch into deflating.
03 -
  • Stir the spiced crunch once while it's baking so it browns evenly instead of charring at the edges or staying pale in the middle.
  • If your yogurt is very tangy, a half teaspoon of vanilla extract and a drizzle of honey make it taste rounder and more approachable.
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