This pumpkin protein yogurt bowl is a great option for a quick and healthy breakfast on busy mornings. Perfect for meal prep. With 35.5 grams of protein per serving, the high protein content with help to keep you full all morning long.
Starting Your Day with a High Protein Breakfast
I like to exercise in the morning. My routine usually consists of either weight training, rucking, and/or a sprint workout. A high protein breakfast is key to help me to build muscle, keep me full until lunch and balance out my hormones. Yogurt bowls are a great way for me to meet my protein needs. Which can sometimes be tricky on a vegan diet. The fall months are my favorite time of year for many reasons. Cooler temps, leaves changing color and of course pumpkin spice.
Why You’ll Love Pumpkin Protein Yogurt Bowl
- High protein: These yogurt bowls contain over 35 grams of plant-based protein (35.5 grams to be exact). A high protein breakfast will help with muscle growth and will also help you to stay fuller longer.
- Easy to make: The base for this recipe contains only 5 ingredients and can easily be prepared in under 5 minutes.
- Versatile: Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences. Top with granola, cereal, nuts, or any fruit you have on hand. The possibilities are endless!
- Make-ahead: You can easily prepare these yogurt bowls ahead of time and store them in the fridge for a quick and convenient breakfast option throughout the week.
Ingredients for Yogurt Bowls
- Yogurt – there are many plant-based options out there. I like to make my own yogurt from soy milk in my Instant Pot. The best brand I have found is Kite Hill Unsweetened Greek Yogurt. One half cup serving has 13 grams of protein.
- Protein powder – I recommend Truvani but any vegan protein powder should work. Just make sure you pick one that you like the flavor of.
- Pumpkin – the star ingredient. The pumpkin can be omitted if you are not a fan. But I am assuming if you are reading this post you love pumpkin just as much as me! You could replace it with ½ cup of mashed sweet potato, applesauce or a banana.
- Plant-based milk – Adds some extra protein if you are using soy or pea milk. I add just enough to make it a pudding-like consistency
- Pumpkin spice – provides that classic pumpkin pie/fall flavor.
How to Make Yogurt Bowls
Step 1:
Combine the yogurt, pumpkin, protein powder, and pumpkin spice in a bowl.
Step 2:
Add in enough milk to thin the mixture out to your desired consistency.
Step 3:
Top with remaining ingredients and enjoy!
Topping Ideas
- Maple syrup to add some extra flavor and sweetness
- Fruit – pears, berries, apples
- Granola or cereal for crunch and flavor. I have been adding a 1/4-1/2 cup of Catalina Crunch cereal to mine. A half cup serving has 11 grams of protein!
- Nuts or seeds for texture and healthy fats
- Nut butter for additional creaminess, healthy fat and protein.
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Storage Recommendations
These yogurt bowls can then be meal prepped ahead of time and stored in glass jars or containers in the refrigerator. They will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator. I would not recommend freezing them.
FAQs for High Protein Yogurt Bowl
Are these yogurt bowls gluten-free?
Yes, all of the ingredients are gluten
What kind of protein powder do you recommend using?
I am currently switching between Truvani and Earth Chimp protein powders. There are a lot of options out there, my recommendation is to choose one that you enjoy the flavor of as you will taste the protein powder in this recipe.
What kind of yogurt would you recommend?
I will either use Kite Hill’s plain Greek yogurt or make my own soy yogurt in the Instant Pot.
What can I use in place of the pumpkin spice?
You can either replace it with cinnamon or make your own pumpkin spice mixture.
The mixture is hard to stir and seems thick, what do you recommend?
You need to add more liquid. Some protein powders absorb more liquid than others. I usually add in some plant milk, but you can also use water to thin out the mixture.
The recipe contains only 275 calories, how would you suggest increasing the calorie amount to meet my needs?
Correct, the base ingredients (yogurt, pumpkin, milk, protein powder and pumpkin spice) only add up to 275 calories. For a quick snack, that may be adequate, but I like to eat this for breakfast so, for my needs that is too low. To increase the calories, I would suggest topping with some of the optional ingredients (granola, cereal, fruit, nut butter, nuts and/or seeds) to meet your needs.
Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Bowl (High Protein, Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegan yogurt (high protein)
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 scoop vanilla vegan protein powder
- 2-4 Tablespoons plant milk (soy or pea milk to increase protein)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Optional ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or nuts
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1/2 diced apple
- 1/2 cup granola or cereal
Instructions
- Combine the yogurt, pumpkin, protein powder and pumpkin spice in a bowl.
- Stir in the milk until desired consistency. If meal prepping, cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Top with optional ingredients and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure you are using a high protein vegan yogurt. I like to make my own out of soy milk or use Kite Hill Unsweetened Greek Yogurt.
- I recommend using a protein powder that you like the flavor of. My current favorite is Truvani.
- If pumpkin is not your favorite, feel free to omit or replace with ½ cup applesauce, sweet potato or banana.
- Top with fruit, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, granola, cereal or nut butter. The options are endless.
- Nutritional information for 1 serving (without optional ingredients): 275 calories, 8.5 g fat, 13.5 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 35.5 g protein
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