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Roasted Cherry Yogurt Bowl with Granola

Sweet roasted cherries, crunchy granola and a little dark chocolate are the perfect toppings for this yogurt bowl!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Granola
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut
Cherries
  • 2 cups pitted cherries fresh or frozen (defrosted)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract or 1 tablespoon amaretto
Other Ingredients
  • 2 cups plain greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup more for a sweeter yogurt
  • chopped dark chocolate optional

Instructions

Granola
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  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Add in the oats, cinnamon and salt and stir everything together until coated. Pour the oats out onto the baking sheet and spread them into a single layer.
  3. Bake for 10 minutes then remove from the oven, toss and add in the almonds. Bake for another 5 minutes then remove and add in the coconut. Bake for a final 4-5 minutes or until everything is golden brown, watch carefully to prevent it from burning. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Cherries
  1. Preheat oven to 425° F. Spray a pie plate or baking dish with cooking spray. Add in the cherries, maple syrup and salt and toss together until coated.
  2. Roast the cherries for about 10 minutes then remove from the oven and add in the water and toss together. Bake for another 5 minutes or until the cherries have softened and released their juices.
  3. Remove from the oven and stir in the almond extract or amaretto. Cool before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Assembling the Yogurt Bowl
  1. In a medium sized bowl stir together the Greek yogurt and maple syrup. Divide the yogurt into bowls and top with some of the cherries and their juices, a sprinkling of granola and chopped dark chocolate.

Notes

  • The granola and cherries can be made in advance and used throughout the week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 213mg (9%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366

% Daily Value*

Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 213mg 9%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 30g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.