A smart and delicious way to start the day - sweet and savory breakfast yogurt with roasted vegeables, fruits, nuts, and many more wholesome ingredients. Include this in your meal prep routine every week!
Yogurt is one of the most quintessential breakfast items, and it's quite the versatile ingredient, as well. It can be enjoyed in a million different ways! I like to enjoy as is with just a few toppings or add to my overnight oats for a more creamier, thicker concoction 😉
As you probably noticed, these are all sweet options. Then I read 2016 Food Trends and tried the Tex Mex savory yogurt parfait. Mind blown. So I decided to mosey on over to the savory side of yogurt for breakfast. However, I found that I am not ready to completely hop onto that train just yet, as my palate continues to search for something sweet. Even if it’s just a lil’.
My first creation was this mango and cucumber raita with lentils. I'm pretty sure I ate it every day that week. My husband made an ugly face initially, but he soon came around and happily devoured it with me. That meant I had to make double. Doh!
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Then as I was doing my meal prep for the week and roasting a ton of vegetables like I always do, I thought these would be fabulous with yogurt. And they were.
The best part is that you don’t really need a recipe. The "a little bit of this and a little bit of that" method really works here ;). The ingredients I like to add to my yogurt are: roasted veggies and/or beans, grains, spices (can add to either the veggies or the yogurt), fruits, nuts, and seeds.
Here are some suggestions to help you get started in creating the most delicious sweet and savory breakfast yogurt! Now, I say breakfast, but these make for a hearty snack any time of the day!
- Roasted sweet potato + black beans + chili powder + cumin + yogurt + mango + walnuts
- Roasted beets + yogurt + cinnamon + grapefruit + almonds + a drizzle of balsamic vinegar
- Lentils + yogurt + cucumber + cilantro + coriander + cumin + lemon juice + mango + pine nuts + a drizzle of olive oil (click here for the exact measurements I used)
- Farro + mushrooms + yogurt + thyme + lemon juice + a drizzle of walnut oil
You can also make these yogurt concoctions ahead of time to enjoy throughout the week. I like to store mine in pint-sized mason jars. Regarding layering, I suggest adding the veggies, beans, and/or grains at the bottom, followed by the yogurt, and then the fruits, nuts and seeds at the top. Now it's your turn to have some fun in the kitchen!! If you do, please do share your delicious creations by leaving a comment below!
Cailee says
YUM!! What a great way to start the day! These all look so pretty and fun! 🙂
hope that you have a great weekend!
xoxo Cailee!
Alexandra Caspero says
You are a genius! Love the idea of savory breakfast yogurts. I JUST tried savory oatmeal for the first time (baby steps!) and really liked it. Yogurt's up next! Thanks for the great recipes Min 🙂
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says
Such a brilliant idea! My husband LOVES yogurt for breakfast.
Corina says
I love Indian food and love the idea of a savoury breakfast with yoghurt, roasted vegetables and lentils. Definitely pinning for later.
Betsy Ramirez says
Love the beets! Never thought to pair it with yogurt!
dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says
i have not tried savory yogurt in any other form but raita..but love yogurt so i will have to check out more ideas.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That is such a neat idea Min!
Kaleigh says
Loving savory yogurt right now! I just made one this weekend! Yummy!
Elizabeth Shaw says
Genius! I was just thinking this morning I have an idea for a savory yogurt creation! It's trending now fur sure! Love your beautiful set up- and how creative! Love that Mr. Hungryman jumped on board too.
rachel @ Athletic Avocado says
I've never tried savory yogurt but I think it's a pretty cool idea! The southwestern one seems right up my alley 🙂
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
I loved reading that food trends post too, and I keep thinking about the savory yogurts. Thank you for these inspired way(s) to enjoy yogurt without the sugar! Yummy!