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Date Yogurt Bowl: The Ultimate Healthy Breakfast Recipe

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A quick and healthy Date Yogurt Bowl with creamy Greek yogurt, sweet date paste, crunchy granola, and almond butter. Customize with toppings for a satisfying breakfast or snack!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or non-fat)
  • 2–3 Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/4 cup granola (with nuts and seeds preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Optional toppings: fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), shredded coconut, cacao nibs, honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. (Optional) Soak Dates: If dates are dry, soak in warm water for 10-15 minutes. Drain well.
  2. Chop Dates: Finely chop 1-2 dates for topping. Set aside.
  3. Make Date Paste: Place remaining pitted dates in a small food processor or blender.
  4. Blend Date Paste: Add 1 tablespoon of water and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water (1 teaspoon at a time) if needed. Scrape down sides as necessary.
  5. Yogurt Base: Spoon Greek yogurt into a bowl.
  6. Add Date Paste: Drizzle date paste over yogurt and swirl gently.
  7. Sprinkle Cinnamon: Sprinkle cinnamon evenly over the yogurt and date paste.
  8. Add Granola: Sprinkle granola over the yogurt.
  9. Add Chopped Dates: Sprinkle chopped dates over the granola.
  10. Add Almond Butter: Drizzle almond butter over the granola and dates.
  11. Add Chia Seeds: Sprinkle chia seeds over the bowl.
  12. Add Optional Toppings: Add any desired toppings like berries, coconut, cacao nibs, honey, or maple syrup.
  13. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Yogurt Variations: Use Icelandic yogurt (Skyr), regular yogurt, or plant-based yogurt. Adjust sweetness as needed.
  • Granola Variations: Use store-bought or homemade granola with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
  • Nut Butter Variations: Use peanut butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini.
  • Fruit Variations: Add bananas, apples, pears, peaches, mangoes, raisins, cranberries, or apricots.
  • Spice Variations: Add nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger.
  • Sweetener Variations: Use honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, stevia, or erythritol.
  • Vegan: Use plant-based yogurt and vegan-friendly toppings.
  • Make Ahead: Prepare date paste ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Assemble the entire bowl ahead of time, but the granola may become soggy.

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