20 Fun Yogurt Topping Ideas

There were a few weeks where I’d throw up a #DailyYogurt idea a day, but I’ve been slacking lately.  Honestly, I ran out of yogurt and my pantry stock was hit hard after two weekends away. I’ll still share ideas as they come on Instagram, but I wanted to grab a few of my favorites and archive them here. Below each photo is my original Instagram comment.

The husband bought me peppermint patties for V-day. I couldn’t help myself. 1 pattie + mini chocolate chips + a drizzle of syrup

This #dailyYogurt is a nod to my frugal side. It’s topped with the crumbs I save from the bottoms of the strawberry shredded wheat boxes and freeze dried strawberry bag. No extra sweetener needed. It’s delicious!

Today’s #dailyYogurt is topped with a fresh mandarin orange, 1 chopped date, a chopped walnut and a touch of nutmeg. It’s amazing!

Today’s #dailyYogurt is topped with frozen berries I warmed in the microwave. Then, just because I could, I grated a small square of dark chocolate on top. :)

Today’s #dailyYogurt has banana, graham cracker crumbs and a chocolate swirl. :)

Today’s #dailyYogurt is topped with the most amazing pink grapefruit, sunflower seeds and honey.

Today’s #dailyYogurt is a citrus explosion! Nonfat Greek topped with grapefruit sections, mandarin orange, and grated lemon with pine nuts and honey. A-MAZING!!

Today’s #dailyYogurt is inspired by the carrot cake @vitamuffin top. I double toasted one and cut it into cubes to top the yogurt then added some grated carrot, a chopped walnut half and a bit of honey. It’s totally decadent!

It’s a dried fruit fest for #dailyyogurt! Just 5 g each of cranberries, blueberries, apricots, sunflower seeds and honey makes a tasty treat!

Had a little fun with #dailyYogurt today. That’s orange pecan maple with a bit of flax.

Today’s #dailyYogurt is topped with apple, crumbled graham cracker, honey and cinnamon.

Omg it’s only like 125 calories! That’s a new raspberry chocolate Vitacake cubed, frozen raspberries and 1/4 tbsp chocolate syrup.

1/4 cup frozen raspberries + 1/4 tsp raspberry extract + 1 tbsp cocoa powder + 1/2 tbsp honey = a much needed, delicious break from work. #dailyYogurt :)

1/2 cup frozen blueberries pureed with 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt and 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa then topped with more frozen blueberries. #dailyYogurt

1/4 tsp almond extract, 1/4 oz almonds and 1/2 tbsp chocolate syrup swirled in 1/2 cup nonfat Greek is pretty yum! #dailyYogurt

This is my who-needs-milk-for-cereal #dailyYogurt It’s topped with puffed kamut (like puffed wheat,) frozen blueberries, banana and honey.

I went smooth for today’s #dailyYogurt – that’s peanut butter, cocoa powder and honey mixed in making an indulgent, yummy snack.

1/2 cup Greek yogurt + 1/2 cup frozen blueberries + 1/2 tbsp chocolate syrup drizzled on top = a who needs ice cream #dailyYogurt :)

The husband was having M&M’s and instead of digging in mindlessly I chopped 1/4 of a serving and 1/4 tbsp of Hershey syrup and topped 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt. #dailyYogurt

A yummy, chewy, crunchy #dailyYogurt today. Craisins, sunflower seeds and honey.

I’ll say this until my dying day: Food you prepare is ultimately more satisfying then something you just grab on the run. Take a minute the next time you want a snack and have fun with it. Make food your friend instead of something you’re constantly fighting. That’s what GreenLiteBites is all about for me.

Oh! and click here to see the first 14 I posted to kick off #DailyYogurt

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14 Yogurt Topping Ideas to Inspire Your Next Snack!

2 weeks ago I started a fun hashtag on Instagram called #DailyYogurt. It’s my way to get creative with snacking while (hopefully) inspiring you to think outside the typical yogurt box.

As I said in my post, Tubs of Greek Yogurt and Bags of Kale Don’t Lie, my journey to eating plain greek yogurt instead of artificially sweetened pre-made cups was a long one, but now, I’m hooked!

I love using creamy yogurt as basis for fun flavor combinations. It gets me eating other healthy things like fruits, nuts and seeds, and really, you can never get bored! I’m NOT saying I’ll never eat another flavored yogurt cup again, but when I’m home and have my pantry at my disposal, I’m a topped plain greek yogurt girl all the way!

Here are 14 of my latest creations starting with a special one for today, Valentine’s Day. :)

A swirl of low sugar strawberry preserves, banana, mini chocolate chips and a small drizzle of chocolate syrup.

My version of honey nut cheerios: cheerios, cinnamon almonds, and honey

Topped with pistachios, dried cranberries and honey.

Topped with ground flax, walnuts, maple syrup, and cinnamon.

Mixed with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice then topping with pepitas and honey. Click here for more details and nutritional info on GreenLiteBites.

Topped with pear, grated fresh (frozen) ginger and honey.

Topped with cubed apple, a sprinkle of nutmeg, cinnamon, walnuts and honey. It’s like creamy apple pie!

Mixed with a mashed ripe banana and cocoa powder and then topped with frozen blueberries.

Topped with cocoa almonds, graham crackers, banana and honey. So good!

Topped with kiwi, grated frozen strawberry, pine nuts and the tiniest bit of honey

Topped with mandarin oranges and sunflower seeds. No honey needed!

Topped with blackberries, cashews and honey!

Mixed with peanut butter and topped with peanuts and chocolate syrup. Click here for nutritional info and more details on GreenLiteBites.

Topped with banana, cinnamon roasted almonds, cinnamon and honey. :)

As you can see, the possibilities are endless! I’m seriously thinking of starting dailyYogurt.com just for fun. Then I remember how many blogs I have. Doh! Maybe, just maybe someone will sponsor me to do it. *wink* *wink*

Until then (like it will ever happen,) follow along on instagram. I hope to share an idea most days I’m home (i.e. not traveling.) You can also see how much of each ingredient I use if you follow me on MyFitnessPal. Most fall in the 130-200 calories range. Yes, even the chocolate ones! It’s actually pretty easy to do. 1/4 oz of nuts adds just the right crunch when chopped up and drizzling 1/2 tbsp or less of honey ads just the right sweetness.

Have a favorite yogurt topping? Please share! I love getting new ideas.

Happy Yogurt Eating!  :)

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