Easy Greek Yogurt with Honey Recipe
Greek yogurt with honey is an easy and healthy choice for breakfast or a snack.
This Greek yogurt with honey recipe is the easiest recipe you will find on our website! Not only is it simple to make, but it’s packed with nutrients and goodness!
Greek yogurt with honey is my go-to breakfast as a busy work from home mom. It’s so quick to make, and filled with fiber, protein, and probiotics – which means that it keeps me full and keeps my gut happy!
My kids love to have Greek yogurt with honey and berries as an afternoon snack and pick-me-up. I love it because it’s a snack that I know will keep their tummies full, while nourishing them.
Ingredients for Greek Yogurt with Honey
The ingredients for this recipe are so simple:
Greek yogurt
Honey
Cinnamon (optional)
Fruit (optional) – we like to use blueberries, raspberries, or bananas. But use whatever you have on hand and enjoy.
What type of Greek yogurt should be used?
There are many types of Greek yogurt in the stores today. But the best type of Greek yogurt to use for this recipe is plain Greek Yogurt without any added flavors.
The tangy profile of plain yogurt complements the sweetness of honey, and opting for this combination is a healthier choice compared to yogurt with added flavor and sugar.
We use the Costco brand – Kirkland Signature Organic Greek Yogurt Plain. It’s a nonfat yogurt that is rBST-free.
What type of honey should be used?
We recommend using locally sourced, unfiltered honey in our Greek yogurt recipe. This choice preserves the full benefits of the nutrients in the raw honey and supports your local community, as well.
How to make Greek Yogurt with Honey
This recipe is as easy as can be!
Pour your Greek yogurt into a bowl.
Chop up any fruits such as bananas or strawberries that you might want to add.
Add your choice of fruits to the bowl.
Add your honey to the bowl.
Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top!
Enjoy this delicious and healthy snack!
Benefits of Greek Yogurt with Honey
Greek yogurt with honey in low in sugar but still has a sweet taste thanks to the fruits and honey added in this recipe.
It is filled with calcium which is great for your bones, and loaded with protein. Protein helps you build muscle mass and feel full.
Greek yogurt is “strained yogurt” which means that it is a thicker and creamier yogurt than traditional yogurt. Filled with probiotics, it also helps to keep your gut healthy.
When you drizzle on honey, it also gives you the added benefit of prebiotics as well.
According to Medical News Today, Greek yogurt may lead to lower blood pressure and a lower risk of type II diabetes.
Greek Yogurt with Honey
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt Plain
- 2 tbsp Honey
- Fruit of choice E.g. Raspberries, blueberries, bananas
- Pinch of Cinnamon Optional
Instructions
- Spoon the Greek yogurt into a bowl.
- Place desired fruits on top.
- Drizzle honey on top of yogurt and fruit.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon. (Optional)