In most of my snacking and breakfast posts, I tout the benefits of Greek yogurt. Creamy goodness packed with protein and calcium—what’s not to love? Plain, fat-free Greek yogurt is a staple in my house because I eat it almost every day. So believe me, I know that it can be boring to have a cup of yogurt with berries and granola every day for breakfast or a snack. Also, if you intend to share the benefits of Greek yogurt with the rest of your family, you’re going to have to dress it up a little to win them over. Yogurt doesn’t have to be boring! I’ve compiled a list of over 40 ingredients you can add to your yogurt to keep it interesting.
While most of these are pretty healthy additions, you will notice I have a very naughty dessert section at the end. I have a wicked sweet tooth so I like to satisfy it with dessert once in a while (okay, daily). I figure if I’m going to be naughty, I should mitigate the damage a little so I pair my indulgence with Greek yogurt which serves the dual purpose of adding some nutrition to my dessert AND minimizing the amount of sweets I eat since I only add enough to blend in with the yogurt. Healthy eating is a lifestyle, so why deprive yourself of little treats like cookies and candy for the rest of your life? As long as you are smart about your choices and exercise moderation in your serving size, you should be able to indulge some unhealthy cravings on occasion.
Fruit
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Mandarin orange slices
- Pineapple (crushed or tidbits)
- Kiwi
- Mango
- Peaches
- Bananas
- Craisins
- Raisins
- Dates
- Granola
- Chopped walnuts
- Peanuts
- Almonds (chopped, sliced, or slivered)
- Pistachios
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Pine nuts
- Graham crackers
- Cereal (e.g. Kashi Go Lean or Shredded Wheat)
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
- Coconut extract or shredded coconut
- Cinnamon
- Honey
- Brown sugar
- Jelly
- Peanut butter
- Cocoa powder
- Stevia or Splenda
- Crushed candy bars (e.g. Kit Kat, peanut butter cups, Twix)
- Mini M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces
- Chocolate Chips
- Peanut Butter Chips
- Mint Chocolate Chips
- Toffee Chips
- Crushed Cookies (e.g. Oreos, Thin Mints, Nutter Butters)
- Sprinkles
Crunch
- Granola
- Chopped walnuts
- Peanuts
- Almonds (chopped, sliced, or slivered)
- Pistachios
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Pine nuts
- Graham crackers
- Cereal (e.g. Kashi Go Lean or Shredded Wheat)
Flavor
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
- Coconut extract
- Cinnamon
- Honey
- Brown sugar
- Jelly
- Peanut butter
- Cocoa powder
- Stevia or Splenda
Dessert
- Crushed candy bars (e.g. Kit Kat, peanut butter cups, Twix)
- Mini M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces
- Chocolate Chips
- Peanut Butter Chips
- Mint Chocolate Chips
- Toffee Chips
- Crushed Cookies (e.g. Oreos, Thin Mints, Nutter Butters)
- Sprinkles
- Mini Marshmallows
- Gummy Bears
These are just some suggestions to get you motivated to mix up your yogurt experience. Have fun making different combinations like strawberry kiwi, chocolate banana, or mango pineapple. Check back next week when I will provide you with recipes combining many of these ingredients to create tasty Greek yogurt flavors like pina colada and Almond Joy!
Corinne Schmitt
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amiableamy says
May 28, 2013 at 1:31 amI can eat yogurt only when there are fruits, nuts and cereals on it. Great post!
Healy Harpster says
May 25, 2013 at 6:52 amThe kids and I love fresh fruits and yogurt. I will try this greek yogurt with fruits…
Melinda Dunne says
May 24, 2013 at 6:42 pmI eat Greek Yogurt every single day, I eat the same old thing but I will have to add some different toppings to make it more interesting.
Cyndie says
May 24, 2013 at 6:33 pmi love all fruit topping on yogurt
Chubskulit Rose says
May 24, 2013 at 3:34 pmLooks very appetizing!
Alaina Bullock says
May 24, 2013 at 3:26 pmYUM! So many great suggestions for toppings! Any kind of fruit would be delicious!
Coolchillmom says
May 24, 2013 at 1:15 pmNow with that comprehensive list no more excuses!
Jennifer Wiliams says
May 24, 2013 at 11:54 amI love Greek Yogurt with Strawberries and granola. Sometimes I add a touch of Vanilla.
Michele says
May 24, 2013 at 9:21 amLove Yogurt-both Greek and otherwise. Never thought of putting candy pieces and marshmallows in –Love that idea!!!
becca says
May 24, 2013 at 7:53 amyum I tried the strawberries on yogurt for breakfast this morning delish
Jade @DivaFabulosa.com says
May 23, 2013 at 9:08 amI used to hate eating yoghurt but now I am older and wiser , I do eat them now but only if it has yummy toppings like the ones you’ve listed here.
Catherine Holt says
May 23, 2013 at 7:48 amHmmm…I actually really like Greek yoghurt. Once of my favourite ways to eat is drizzled with some honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon. It then tastes like cinnamon doughnuts, but a lot healthier!!
Allison says
May 23, 2013 at 1:51 amWhat great variety! My youngest daughter and I love Greek yogurt and I’m always trying to mix it up and make it fun for her. Thanks for the ideas!
Kelly R says
May 22, 2013 at 8:27 pmThank you for the great ideas. I need to try some of these,
Michelle says
May 22, 2013 at 8:22 pmI am going to share this with my daughter…she loves yogurt and is constantly adding different toppings to it!
LisaLisa says
May 22, 2013 at 7:20 pmWe love Greek Yogurt, some of these toppings I have not tried yet…we love the fresh fruit. I am going to try a few of them this week. Thanks for sharing!!
Rachel Lavern says
May 22, 2013 at 6:46 pmGreat ideeas! I love greek yogurt; however, I gave up dairy last week 🙁
Lexie Lane says
May 22, 2013 at 3:43 pmI love your list of options! Really makes the yogurt idea sound extremely healthy! Did you take this pic?
Corinne Schmitt says
May 22, 2013 at 5:32 pmNo, I wish! I do take some of my own photos but most of them I use different plug ins for that will automatically find photos for me and footnote them appropriately if there are copyright requirements.