Easy Tip #5 – Drizzle of Dollop Something Creamy
A drizzle, or a dollop of something creamy will not only make the bowl pretty, but tasty. Yogurt is typically a light substance and adding just a bit of creaminess makes the yogurt bowl very satisfying. My go-to drizzles are: tahini, peanut or almond butter, pistachio cream, or honey. Just a teaspoon is plenty, and it brings a richness to the yogurt.
Easy Tip #6- Monitoring Portion Size is Essential
Monitoring portions is an easy tip to building the best yogurt bowl that is also healthy and good for you. There should be more fruit and nuts than yogurt as the focus is on the lower elements of the Food Pyramid. While not a strict recipe, aligning the portions loosely to the Mediterranean Diet guides will help maintain the principles outlined in the Mediterranean Diet.
Easy Tip #7- Sprinkle with Anti-Inflammatory Spices
I don’t always add spices when building the best yogurt bowl, but when I do, I tend to add cinnamon and powdered ginger – I think they are delicious and add a little something to my perfect yogurt bowl. Another healthy spice to add is turmeric. I am more likely to add these anti-inflammatory, metabolism-boosting spices when I am eating my yogurt, fruit and nut bowl for breakfast. It is the perfect time to rev up the immune system. At night, I am not so quick to sprinkle with spice because it may cause my digestive system to be a little more active than I intend when trying to sleep well.
Recap: Seven Easy Tips for Building the Best Yogurt Bowl
- Be creative when selecting at least two or three seasonally fresh fruits.
- Add a handful of protein like nuts, quinoa, or granola.
- One tablespoon of dried fruit will add chewy complexity.
- A creamy drizzle of healthy creaminess takes the bowl from good to great.
- Monitor portion sizes.
- Add spices for health.
These seven of the easy strategies for building a Mediterranean Diet yogurt bowl ensure that you have a complete meal that is delicious and good for you! It follows the principles of the Mediterranean Diet and can be used in any season and at any time of the day!