Creamy vanilla Greek yogurt is topped with banana slices and melted peanut butter to create this fun and easy protein-packed peanut butter banana Greek yogurt bowl.
When it comes to preparing fast, healthy, and delicious meals for my family, I know I’m not the only parent looking for recipes. That said, today I’m sharing just how I make sure my little ones are getting enough high-quality protein in their meals. Need a hint? I start with with dairy!
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Many kids eat their largest meal at breakfast. I like to take full advantage of their large appetite in the morning by offering at least two servings of dairy. This ensures they get vitamins, nutrients and protein to fuel their day.
Whether it’s a protein-packed smoothie, yogurt banana splits or these fun Peanut Butter Banana Greek Yogurt Bowls, I know that if milk or yogurt is involved, breakfast is being devoured.
Healthy Snacking Tips
If, like me, you like to keep after-school snacks on hand, you likely find that tasty doesn’t always mean healthy or nutritious. Therefore, I look for snacks that are:
- Made with milk
- Include whole grains
- High in protein
- Made with real-food ingredients
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What are your best tips for feeding toddlers and little ones? I’d love to hear from you!
Frequently asked questions:
While all yogurt is a great source of dairy, I love Greek yogurt for the added protein. For example, on average one serving of Greek yogurt has 17 grams of protein!
Bananas can easily be swapped out for other lower sugar, lower carbohydrate fruits such as berries.
Non-lactose containing yogurt brands such as coconut yogurt or almond milk alternative can be used as a replacement for traditional Greek yogurt.
I would recommend assembling the bowls right before serving in order to prevent bananas from browning. However, feel free to individually portion out serving sizes of yogurt for quick assembly.
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📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Banana Greek Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 medium bananas sliced
- ¼ cup creamy natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup flax seed meal
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Divide yogurt between four bowls and top with banana slices.
- Melt peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl for 30-40 seconds and drizzle one tablespoon on each bowl on top of the bananas.
- Sprinkle with flax seed meal and ground nutmeg to serve.
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Tanya Ingram
Can’t have peanut butter and bananas without a little honey. Changes everything. So good.
Liz DellaCroce
So true! I hope you enjoyed it Tanya!
Nancy
Made it, loved it, can’t think of anything I’d rather have now for breakfast. I’ve dolled it up with a little toasted granola too just to keep up the calorie count! And when I ran out of peanut butter, I used a drizzle of dark chocolate macadamia nut butter. And when you are ready for (adult) dessert skip the peanut butter and drizzle with brown sugar rum sauce (1/3 cup rum, 1/3 cup brown sugar. 1 tablespoon of butter boiled for about 5 min until thick).
Liz DellaCroce
What a brilliant idea!! So glad you enjoyed it Nancy!!
Jamie | My Baking Addiction
This is my kind of breakfast and I’m pretty sure the husband and toddler will be equally as excited about it! What’s better than simple and good for you?
Liz DellaCroce
Not much in my book sister!!
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry
I saw your videos for this yogurt bowl on Facebook and it’s purely brilliant! My kids too eat a really big breakfast filled with dairy.I can’t wait to introduce this to them!
Liz DellaCroce
Aww thank you so much Shawn!! I appreciate that!! xo
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips
My kids would love this… if I don’t steal it all first!
Liz DellaCroce
I hope you get to eat some before they steal it!! haha i know that all too well!
Alida
I could eat this for breakfast every single day. Looks SO delicious and nutritious too!
Liz DellaCroce
You and me both!!
Liz
When my youngest is home, we go through an extra gallon of milk a day! And this morning before he headed back to campus, he asked what “protein” was available for breakfast—guess he’s listened to me! He would have liked one of these yogurt bowls!
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my gosh I totally believe you Liz!! I love that he asked what protein was available!!!! I hope my boys do that one day!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite
My kids might want to come stay at your house. They would love these yogurt bowls… looks like the ingredients are getting added to my list.
Liz DellaCroce
Ahhh you need to come for a sleepover!!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats
Ahhh the joy of feeding toddlers. Sometimes I feel like I’m a short order cook! They change their mind with the wind. Love this great healthy option for them!
Liz DellaCroce
Isn’t that the truth Julie?
rachel @ Athletic Avocado
banana and pb is the best in greek yogurt! I love how you added in flax too!
Liz DellaCroce
I just couldn’t resist adding a little flax goodness!
Shawnna
Hey girl This does sound pretty good!
Liz DellaCroce
Thank you friend!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
I’m a big fan of a simple breakfast! Plus, everything is better with peanut butter on it!
Liz DellaCroce
That’s the darn truth friend!