This chocolate cherry cheesecake yogurt bowl combines vanilla yogurt, cottage cheese and cherries, topped with crunchy chocolate cereal and almond butter. It tastes like cherry cheesecake and packs over 30 grams of protein.
Why You’ll Love This Yogurt Bowl
If you love the idea of dessert for breakfast (but want something more balanced), this bowl is for you. Here’s why I’m obsessed:
- High protein: Packed with over 30 grams of protein thanks to the yogurt, cottage cheese and protein-packed cereal.
- Tastes like dessert: The combo of cherries, creamy vanilla yogurt, rich chocolate and almond butter tastes just like cherry cheesecake.
- Quick & easy: Just assemble and enjoy. Ready in about 5 minutes, perfect for busy mornings or snacks.
Ingredients Needed
- yogurt – I used a 5.3 oz container of Siggi’s low-sugar vanilla yogurt, which adds a thick, creamy base to this bowl, but feel free to use your favorite type of yogurt. Just be mindful about the sugar content because some vanilla yogurts have a lot of sugar!
- cottage cheese – adds creaminess and a boost of protein, making this bowl more filling. It also adds a cheesecake element to this yogurt bowl. My go-to brand is Good Culture low-fat or full-fat.
- cherries – the star of the show and what gives this bowl that classic cherry cheesecake flavor. I used chopped frozen cherries so I don’t have to pit the cherries, but you can certainly use fresh cherries when they’re in season.
- vanilla extract – this really enhances the dessert vibe.
- chocolate chips – for extra chocolate goodness. I used Lily’s chocolate chips, which are low in sugar.
- almond butter – a drizzle on top ties everything together and adds healthy fats.
- chocolate cereal – adds crunch and a chocolatey element. You can use any high-protein cereal you love, but I used chocolate Catalina Crunch cereal.
How to Make Cherry Cheesecake Yogurt Bowl
Step 1: Add the chopped frozen cherries to a bowl and spoon the yogurt and cottage cheese over top. Stir in the vanilla extract and let the mixture sit for a few minutes so the cherries soften, if desired.
Step 2: Sprinkle with chocolate cereal and chocolate chips, then finish with a drizzle of almond butter. Mix everything together and enjoy.
Brittany’s Recipe Tips!
- Let the cherries thaw slightly: Letting the frozen cherries sit for a few minutes helps soften them and release their juices, which makes the bowl extra flavorful.
- Blend the cottage cheese for a smoother texture: If you prefer a super creamy, cheesecake-like base, blend the cottage cheese before mixing it in.
- Add extra toppings: Try shredded coconut, cacao nibs, or extra chocolate chips for fun variations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Fresh cherries work great. You’ll just need to pit them. You won’t need to let the bowl sit since they’re already soft.
Absolutely. Plain Greek yogurt works well. You may want to add a little extra vanilla or a touch of sweetener.
You can prep the yogurt base ahead of time and store it in the fridge, then add cereal and toppings right before eating. If you are storing the yogurt bowl in the fridge with the toppings already added the cereal will probably get soggy.
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Add cherries to a bowl and top with yogurt, cottage cheese and vanilla extract. Set in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let the cherries thaw a bit, if desired.
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Top with cereal, chocolate chips and almond butter. Stir to combine and enjoy!
- Feel free to swap vanilla yogurt for plain Greek yogurt and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Any high-protein cereal can be used in place of Catalina Crunch.
- Protein will vary based on brands used, but this bowl packs over 30 grams of protein.
Serving: 1 | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 18g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
