Yogurt Bowl Winter Berries Spiced Crunch (Printable View)

Creamy yogurt paired with winter berries and aromatic spiced oat-nut crunch for a warming breakfast.

# What You'll 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, or pomegranate seeds

→ Spiced Crunch

05 - ½ cup rolled oats, 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Pour melted coconut oil and maple syrup over the mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Spread the mixture in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the mixture turns golden brown and becomes fragrant. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely to achieve maximum crispness.
02 - Divide yogurt equally between serving bowls, spooning 1 cup into each bowl. If using honey and vanilla extract, swirl them into the yogurt until gently combined.
03 - Top each yogurt bowl with half of the berries and a generous handful of the cooled spiced crunch mixture.
04 - Serve immediately while the yogurt is cold and the spiced crunch remains crispy. Offer additional spiced crunch on the side for those who prefer extra texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in the time it takes to preheat the oven, making mornings feel less rushed and more nourished.
  • That spiced crunch stays crispy and addictive, hitting your palate with warmth and texture in ways a plain bowl never could.
  • It's endlessly adaptable—swap nuts, adjust the spices, use whatever berries you have—and it always turns out beautiful.
02 -
  • Spiced crunch will soften once it touches yogurt, so eat with intention or keep toppings separate until the moment you eat—this lesson cost me several soggy bowls before I learned.
  • Freezing the yogurt bowl for five minutes before assembly keeps everything cooler longer and makes the temperature contrast with warm spices even more striking.
03 -
  • Stir your crunch halfway through baking rather than leaving it untouched, so edges don't burn while centers stay soft.
  • Use full-fat yogurt if you can; the richness transforms this from a light breakfast into something genuinely luxurious that keeps you satisfied for hours.
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