Cinnamon Cardamom Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl

The short answer: This greek yogurt protein bowl takes about 3 minutes and has roughly 32g of protein. Stir cinnamon, cardamom and orange zest into plain Greek yogurt, then top it with hemp hearts, almond butter and berries. There’s no cooking at all.

Some mornings you have exactly three minutes and one clean spoon. You still want something that tastes like a treat and holds you until lunch. This bowl is built for that.

It’s one of the meals from our guide to high protein breakfasts you can make in 5 minutes, and it’s built the Clean Fit Fab way: real food, big flavor, and no seed oils.

Why this greek yogurt protein bowl works on busy mornings

• No stove, no cleanup. One bowl and one spoon.
• Three protein sources. Greek yogurt, hemp hearts and almond butter stack up to about 32g.
• It tastes like dessert. Warm spices make plain yogurt taste sweet without much added sugar.
• It travels. Pack it in a jar and eat it at your desk.

Plain Greek yogurt is strained, so it carries roughly twice the protein of regular yogurt. The Harvard Nutrition Source has more on choosing quality protein foods.

The flavor: what makes it taste so good

Plain yogurt can taste flat. So we treat it like a spiced custard. Cinnamon and cardamom bring warmth, orange zest wakes it up and a tiny pinch of salt makes the whole bowl taste sweeter.

• Ceylon cinnamon and ground cardamom for warm, chai-like flavor
• Fresh orange zest for brightness
• Vanilla and a teaspoon of maple syrup, only if you want it
• Toasted almond butter for a rich, salty finish

What you need

Here’s a quick look at the ingredients. Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.

• Spiced yogurt: plain 2% Greek yogurt, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, orange zest, vanilla extract, sea salt, pure maple syrup
• Toppings: mixed berries, hemp hearts, almond butter

Also, a note on fat: we cook with extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil, butter or ghee. They taste better, and they’re real food.

How to make greek yogurt protein bowl

First, stir the spices, zest, vanilla and salt into the yogurt. Next, spoon it into a bowl. Then top it with berries, hemp hearts and a drizzle of almond butter. The full recipe card is below.

Cinnamon Cardamom Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl

Plain Greek yogurt spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and orange zest, topped with hemp hearts, almond butter and berries. About 32g protein.

3minutes

32gprotein

440calories

1servings

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Spiced yogurt

• 1 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 tsp orange zest
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup optional

Toppings

• 1/2 cup mixed berries fresh or thawed frozen
• 2 tbsp hemp hearts
• 1 tbsp almond butter

Instructions

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1. Stir the cinnamon, cardamom, orange zest, vanilla, salt and maple syrup (if using) into the yogurt until smooth.
2. Spoon the yogurt into a bowl.
3. Top with the berries and hemp hearts.
4. Drizzle with almond butter and eat right away.

Calories 440Protein 32gCarbohydrates 26gFat 23gFiber 5gper serving, estimated

Serving ideas

Eat it right away, or pack it in a jar with the toppings in a separate container so they stay crunchy. Also, a hot coffee or chai on the side makes it feel like a cafe breakfast.

Nutrition at a glance: each serving has about 440 calories, 32g protein, 26g carbs and 5g fiber. Numbers are estimates and change with your exact ingredients.

Swaps and variations

• Use diced pear or apple with extra cinnamon in fall.
• Swap almond butter for peanut butter or tahini.
• Add 2 tablespoons of toasted pepitas for more crunch and about 3g more protein.
• Use whole milk Greek yogurt for a richer bowl.

Make-ahead and storage tips

Mix the spiced yogurt base ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. Then add the hemp hearts, berries and almond butter right before eating so they stay fresh.

Frequently asked questions

Save this one for your next long day. Want more? Try our masala egg scramble next.

This article is for general information and is not medical or nutrition advice.