I’ve always been really into breakfast. Not just because I wake up legitimately hungry (always have), but I love breakfast food. I go through serious phases with my breakfast choices – for months I’ll eat the same. exact. thing. until one day, I’m just done. And then I choose another culprit and repeat.
Smoothie bowls, oatmeal, and pumpkin waffles have all had their moments, but right now I’m really into yogurt bowls (with all the toppings). This berry yogurt bowl with pistachio crumble comes together in 5-ish (!) minutes. And it’s pretty good for you too. Read more about my favorite ingredients below. Enjoy!
How to Buy the Healthiest Yogurt
The key to healthy yogurt is quality (sorry but seeya, Activa). Fermentation breaks down the milk protein (the part of milk that can be difficult to digest) and culturing restores lactase, an enzyme that helps digest milk sugar. For these reasons, yogurt is tolerated by many people who are sensitive to fresh milk. Goat milk or sheep milk yogurt can be good options for people sensitive to dairy because they’re easier to digest.
Cultured dairy products, like yogurt, also provide the digestive tract with beneficial bacteria, which helps guard against illness and aids digestion. Yogurt from grass-fed cows has significantly more omega-3s than conventional yogurt.
And while many argue the healthiest yogurt is from grass-fed cows and is raw (unpasteurized) because it’s richest in probiotics and nutrients, it can be hard to find because laws about selling raw dairy vary from state to state (interested? See if you can find raw yogurt locally here).
What to Look for When Buying Yogurt
Buying quality yogurt is key. Many commercial yogurts are made from milk from unhealthy cows, stripped of all their fat, and then loaded up with sugar, thickeners, and food coloring. But! There are really quality options on the market and they’re becoming easier and easier to find.
The first thing to check when buying yogurt is the ingredient list. The healthiest yogurt really only has two ingredients: milk and living cultures. Next, I look for the words organic and grass-fed. I like whole milk yogurt because: fat tastes good and makes dairy easier to digest…but you do you!
Organic
Grass-fed
Pastured
Whole Milk
Unsweetened
Local
My Favorite Brands
Brands that hit all (or most) of these marks that I buy frequently:
Siggi’s
Stonyfield
Maple Hill Creamery
Organic Valley
Most national grocery stores will carry Stonyfield – and many more (including Target) now sell Siggi’s. If you have a Whole Foods Market (or Prime membership), they’ll have all of these options plus local brands. Trader Joe’s now carries a yogurt from grass-fed cows, which is a great affordable option if you have one near you.
Dairy-Free?
If you’re dairy-free don’t worry. There are (finally) some good dairy-free options on the market. Out of the ones I’ve tried, Kite Hill, Forager, and So Delicious are all ok. I’ve heard amazing things about The Coconut Cult, but I haven’t tried it yet (have you? thoughts?). Check the store locator to see if it’s sold near you. Since dairy-free yogurts often have less protein than regular yogurt, I like to mix in a couple of scoops of collagen from either Vital Proteins or Great Lakes.
Feeling Ambitious?
Make your own! Apparently, it’s easy in an Instant Pot (see how to here). If you’ve done this let me know how it turned out in the comments!
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Berry Yogurt Bowls with Pistachio Crumble
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 2 Minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautée
- Cuisine: American
Description
These berry yogurt bowls with pistachio crumble are a simple and satisfying breakfast that comes together in 5 minutes or less. Made with the healthiest yogurt and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Pistachio Crumble
- 1/2 cup shelled, raw, unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- pinch of sea salt
- a sprinkle of cinnamon
Yogurt Bowls
- 2 cups yogurt, preferably grass-fed
- 1 cup mixed berries, fresh, frozen, or thawed from frozen, preferably organic
Instructions
- Coarsely chop the pistachios.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Once melted, add the pistachios and stir frequently until golden brown and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly add the honey, a pinch of sea salt, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Give a good stir.
- Assemble the bowls. In each bowl, put 1 cup of yogurt, top with 1/2 cup of berries, and sprinkle with half of the pistachio crumble.
Keywords: pistachio crumble, healthy yogurt, grass-fed yogurt, yogurt bowls
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Tina says
I’m soooo going to make this!
Tina says
I just made it, and it was so delicious!!
Ally says
So happy to hear that! xx