High-Protein Yogurt Power Bowls

Desmond’s yogurt power bowl — packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to start the day strong.

The Story Behind This Breakfast

This is Desmond’s go-to breakfast and I could probably make it in my sleep at this point. He rotates between this and oatmeal every other day, but this bowl is hands-down his favorite. It’s filling, simple, and packed with all the things that keep him full through work, parenting, and whatever workout he has planned for the day.

He pairs it with a cup of cooked egg whites, an apple, 8 ounces of coconut water, and a cup of coffee. It sounds like a lot, but it’s actually a pretty balanced, nutrient-dense breakfast. The combination of yogurt, nuts, seeds, fruit, and a little honey hits all the right spots for fuel, and everything else he adds gives him a solid mix of protein, carbs, and hydration to start the day.

Why This Bowl Works So Well on the Mediterranean Diet

This breakfast checks all the boxes: protein, fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, and natural sweetness. It’s nutrient-dense without being complicated, and it’s satisfying in a way that keeps blood sugar stable and hunger in check.

Greek yogurt gives you a big hit of protein and probiotics. Chia seeds, flax seeds, almonds, and walnuts bring healthy fats and fiber—both important for heart health, digestion, and steady energy. The berries add natural sweetness, antioxidants, and vitamin C, and the homemade toasted oats bring texture and whole-grain carbs.

For anyone who lifts or works out in the morning, this breakfast is ideal. You get slow-digesting carbs, healthy fats, and protein for muscle recovery and energy. Desmond swears he feels better going into a lift when he has this bowl compared to anything else.

His full morning lineup: yogurt power bowl, egg whites, an apple, coconut water, and coffee — the routine that keeps him fueled for busy days and workouts.

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High-Protein Yogurt Power Bowl

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Author: Siena Haskell

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Desmond’s favorite breakfast—high-protein, quick, and packed with healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants. This Yogurt Power Bowl fuels busy mornings and keeps you full for hours.

Ingredients

• Homemade toasted oats (granola)
• 240g Greek yogurt
• 13g ground flax seeds
• 24g chia seeds
• 28g whole natural almonds
• 28g chopped walnuts
• Sprinkle of 100% monk fruit powder (to taste)
• 150g frozen mixed berries (thawed for about 45 seconds in microwave)
• Drizzle of honey

Instructions

1. Prep the toasted oats: Make your homemade toasted oats and let them cool. While they bake, you can prep the rest of the bowl.
2. Mix the base: In a bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, ground flax, chia seeds, almonds, walnuts, and monk fruit powder.
3. Add the berries: Microwave the frozen berries for about 45 seconds, then fold them into the yogurt mixture.
4. Finish it off: Top everything with crumbled toasted oats and a drizzle of honey.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

927

Fat

50 g

Sat. Fat

5 g

Carbs

85 g

Fiber

25 g

Net carbs

58 g

Sugar

29 g

Protein

47 g

Sodium

99 mg

Cholesterol

12 mg

Nutrition facts are approximate and may vary.