Easy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Bowl
This peanut butter greek yogurt bowl is one the EASIEST healthy breakfast, snack, or dip ideas! It’s packed with quality protein and heart-healthy fats to keep you feeling full and satisfied. Feel free to add toppings as desired!
Looking for something quick, nutritious, and filling to make for a healthy breakfast or snack? This peanut butter yogurt bowl is perfect for you 🙂
This has been one of my go-to easy recipes for YEARS (it was a lifesaver for evening grad school classes)! All you need are a few minutes to make it, 4 main ingredients, and any toppings of your choice.
As a dietitian, I’m happy to share that this recipe comes together in minutes and packs in plenty of protein, healthy fats, and other nutrition benefits.
Want more easy snack recipes? Check out my roundup of 30+ easy, healthy meal prep snacks for more ideas! You may especially love these peanut butter pretzel bites or these no-bake peanut butter balls!
Ingredients Needed
All you need are 4 simple ingredients to make the base of this peanut butter yogurt bowl:
Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post! Topping ideas are included below.
Recipe Modifications
Here are some ways you can modify this recipe to meet your needs:
- While I typically use plain Greek yogurt here, feel free to use a different type of yogurt. Icelandic-style Skyr is a similar, high-protein option. Regular yogurt has only about half the protein, but it’s a fine option too!
- For a vegan option, you can do this with a dairy-free yogurt as well. Do note that these are often lower in protein than Greek yogurt though.
- I typically recommend using a plain or non-flavoured yogurt, you could also go for vanilla (and then just skip the added honey or maple syrup!)
- Feel free to use a creamy OR crunchy peanut butter, depending on your preferred texture 🙂
- Instead of peanut butter, you can also do this with almond butter.
- Instead of honey, you could also use maple syrup as a sweetener (or none at all).
Topping Or Serving Ideas
Feel free to enjoy the greek yogurt and peanut butter on its own, or get creative with these different topping ideas:
- banana slices
- apple slices (either cut into small chunks and top the bowl, or cut into larger slices + dip them in!)
- berries, like blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries (fresh, frozen, or heated up!)
- chia jam
- granola
- chocolate chips
- raisins
Nutrition Benefits Of Peanut Butter Yogurt Bowl
What I love about this recipe is that it’s packed with quality protein and healthy fats. Protein and fats digest slower than carbohydrates, and they also help to prevent any spikes and crashes in blood sugar.
This combination of nutrients makes it super filling and satisfying – exactly what we want from a breakfast or snack!
Plain greek yogurt is an excellent source of:
- high-quality, complete protein (a 3/4-cup serving has 16 grams)
- micronutrients like:
- calcium
- potassium
- vitamin A
- vitamin B12
- gut-friendly probiotic bacteria
Peanut butter is an awesome source of:
- heart-healthy, monounsaturated fats
- plant-based protein (8g per 2 Tbsp serving)
- dietary fiber (2g per 2 Tbsp serving)
- micronutrients like:
- magnesium
- vitamin B6
- iron
- phosphorus
- niacin
Are you a Greek yogurt fan? If you want to learn more about Greek yogurt, it’s nutrition facts, health benefits, culinary uses, and more – be sure to check out my in-depth Greek Yogurt 101 Post!
Storage & To-Go Option
While this is a great recipe to quickly whip up at home, it’s also a great option for packing with you as a healthy snack!
Simply add all the ingredients to a small airtight container with a lid. Be sure to store it in the fridge or eat it as soon as possible (yogurt shouldn’t be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours).
TIP: This is also a great snack to put together on the go! When I lived in NYC, I often purchased a small yogurt container, a package of peanut butter (one of those squeezable ones), and a banana at my favourite bodega and threw this together before my evening grad school classes. Many grocery stores, corner stores, or even gas stations will carry these ingredients!
More Healthy Peanut Butter Recipes
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites
- Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Balls (No-Bake)
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal
- Vegan Miso Peanut Sauce
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Balls
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Get the Recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (benefits of Greek yogurt)
- 2 heaping Tablespoons peanut butter, unsweetened
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- Toppings as desired (see notes!)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon. Stir everything together until well-combined and fluffy!
- Enjoy as is, or add toppings as desired.
Notes
- banana slices
- apple slices (either cut into small chunks and top the bowl, or cut into larger slices + dip them in!)
- berries, like blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries (fresh, frozen, or heated up!)
- chia jam
- granola
- chocolate chips
- raisins
- While I typically use plain Greek yogurt here, feel free to use a different type of yogurt. Icelandic-style Skyr is a similar, high-protein option. Regular yogurt has only about half the protein, but it’s a fine option too!
- I typically recommend using a plain or non-flavoured yogurt, you could also go for vanilla (and then just skip the added honey or maple syrup!)
- Feel free to use a creamy OR crunchy peanut butter, depending on your preferred texture 🙂
- Instead of peanut butter, you can also do this with almond butter.
- Instead of honey, you could also use maple syrup as a sweetener (or none at all).
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29 Comments on “Easy Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Bowl”
Great combination! I needed a snack before bed after a big ride and a late lunch and this was perfect. I added 2 tablespoons of Cofo collagen and topped with bananas and walnuts. Thanks Carrie!
Hi Linda! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It’s so appreciated! I’m so happy to hear that this hit the spot for you! Great choice for a post-workout snack 🙂
Hi yes I tried this was in a hurry forgot the cinnamon but it tasted really good . Will have to take a couple extra minutes and add the cinnamon and banana. As I am looking for better healthier heart options for my diet.
Hi Jerry! Thanks so much for sharing your experience! So happy to hear you enjoyed this one. Yes the cinnamon adds just an extra kick of flavour, but it’s not mandatory! You can really customize the toppings on this 🙂
I made this one but was in a hurry and didn’t add the cinnamon but will next time. A great topping would be date jam it would put some fiber in the mix.
Love the idea of adding date jam! Would be so tasty :). I am all for any fiber-rich topping – berries are another favourite here!
Amazing taste! Excellent combination of yogurt and peanut butter! Great breakfast to start your day!! Thank you for the amazing recipy!
Thank you so much for taking the time to review this recipe, Athena!! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one – it’s one of my favourite ways to start the day 🙂
I added in some date paste along with raisins, a handful of unsweetened coconut and a chopped granny smith apple. It was soooo good. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Terry! Aw thanks so much for sharing your experience! So happy to hear you enjoyed this one. I LOVE all the yummy additions you made 🙂
Hi Carrie, would you consider this breakfast as pre-diabetic friendly? Minus the honey and bananas.
Something like greek yogurt, peanut butter, cinnamon, blueberries, flaxseeds.
Hi Ann! While I can’t give individualized diet advice online, I would consider this pre-diabetic friendly yes! You can totally swap out the honey and bananas and serve it with blueberries instead. Perhaps a touch more cinnamon for that “sweet” flavour! In general, plain greek yogurt and peanut butter are great sources of protein and healthy fats which can help to reduce blood sugar spikes 🙂
Hey Carrie!
I’m about to make this, and I’m wondering, should I strain my yogurt so it’s thick? The reason why I ask this is because I bought some Zoi plain whole milk yogurt, and when I tried putting fruit in it one day, the taste of the yogurt overpowered the taste of the fruit. In other words, it tasted really sour! I have a fine mesh strainer, and when the whey is strained from there, I could use the solids to make this snack idea, then use the whey to make what I like to call “yummy rice”. How’s that for an idea?
Hi Annabelle! I assume you have already made this by now (I hope you enjoyed it!!), but I have never actually strained my own yogurt before so I’m not really able to answer this. I typically purchase either greek yogurt or icelandic style skyr, which has already been strained to be really thick. That said, this recipe would work with regular yogurt too, it will just be a bit thinner than with greek yogurt. Between the peanut butter, honey, and any other toppings it will hopefully offset the sour taste.
Sorry I’m not able to offer more insight, but let me know how it goes if you try straining it yourself!!
I haven’t made it yet, but I’m certainly going to make it one day.
Sounds great! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Oh you bet your bottom dollars I will! I’m one of those girlies who is an absolute peanut butter lover! Specifically I like the smooth kind.
You bet your bottom dollars I will! I’m an absolute peanut butter lover, and peanut butter and honey go really good together, and I bet even cinnamon will give my mouth a zing!
Hey Carrie!
I just made a bit of that peanut butter Greek yogurt snack a few minutes ago, and let me tell ya, it tastes like heaven in the stars! The sweet overpowers the taste of the sour, though I wasn’t really able to taste that there was cinnamon in there. Probably because ⅛ teaspoon isn’t all that much. I’ve got to say that this is a snack that makes me smile from ear to ear, it is easy to make, and best of all, it satisfies my appetite! Even better, all I had to do is whip it up with a fork! First I whipped up the peanut butter (I use Adams natural smooth peanut butter), then slowly I added the plain Greek yogurt. Then I added the honey and then the cinnamon. I whipped as I added each ingredient. I made sure the peanut butter was at room temperature (I usually keep mine in the fridge), and most important of all, I tried not to make a mess. I give this recipe a solid 5 stars! How about 10 stars! Or better yet, how about 1,000,000,000,000,000 stars! I’d surely make this recipe again and again and again! Yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon are ingredients I absolutely looooooooooooooooooooooooooove!
Thank you so much for your kind review, Annabelle! It’s so appreciated. I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this one!! It’s one of my go-to’s, I make it all the time with different toppings 🙂
If you’d like, you can always add more cinnamon! I just didn’t want to overpower anyone with it, always easier to add more than take away!!
That’s what my mom always says. You can always put more in, but ya can’t take it out! She’s a chef and a baker, and she’s learned that lesson the hard way several times in her cooking experiences!
I was looking for a recipe to use up Greek Yogurt and found this.
Added some artifact sweetener and a splash of milk, blended it till smooth.
Was delicious as is as well as a frozen dessert.
Hi Renato! I’m so happy to hear that you stumbled upon this recipe and that you enjoyed it! The way you prepared it sounds delicious – love the idea of having it as a frozen dessert!!
PS. if you ever need more greek yogurt recipe inspiration, I have a whole roundup post HERE with more ideas 🙂
I’ve made this combo for years and to me it tastes like I’m eating cheesecake, so it’s a wonderful treat for sure that is healthy!
Ah I love that, Amy!! I’ve been eating it for years too – it totally hits the spot and feels like a treat. I’m so glad you enjoy it too 🙂
I’ve had this recipe bookmarked for forever (okay, maybe for four months), but finally made it today. Why did I wait so long? I used sunflower butter and lactose-free Greek yogourt, a drizzle of honey, a handful of blueberries… and it is delicious. I would never have thought to combine a seed butter with yogourt. I will be making this frequently, and can’t wait to try various toppings!
Hi Lisa!! I’m so glad you finally got around to trying it! I know it’s not something you would think to be delicious, but it actually goes together so well. So happy to hear that you enjoyed this one and I love the toppings you chose! I’m excited for you to try it with other toppings, too 🙂
this was so tasty! omitted the honey + used dairy free yogurt, added banana, berries, bee pollen, cacao nibs for crunch + flaxseeds. filling, quick and delicious!
Hi Summer! Thanks so much for sharing your experience!! I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed this one. Love all the toppings you added, that sounds like the tastiest combo 🙂