4 Best Yogurt Combinations for Belly Fat Loss
Healthy yogurt bowls make a great breakfast or snack! It’s fine to eat plain yogurt, but when you add some toppings, it becomes amazing! Today I’m sharing different ways to top a Yogurt Bowl (my personal favorite ways).
So, first things, first:
What Can I Put In Yogurt Bowls For Breakfast? I mean, the sky is the limit here, about anything can go in Yogurt Bowl.
- Yogurt: Pick your favorite flavor and brand to kickstart your healthy bowl. I can’t recommend Epigamia Greek Yogurt – Vanilla Bean enough; it is the best Greek yogurt for these bowls. (Not sponsored).
- Bite-sized pieces of fresh fruit: Bananas, pineapple, kiwis, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, mango, and more. Whatever fresh fruit you like will pair very well with yogurt.
- Small frozen fruit: I prefer fresh, but frozen berries are pretty good in yogurt.
- A handful (or two) of granola: Granola (Muesli) adds the perfect texture and crunch to the top of the bowl.
- A handful (or two) of nuts: Roasted and chopped nuts are delicious with yogurt. Try sliced or slivered almonds, chopped walnuts, chopped pistachios, chopped cashews, or peanuts.
- Chia seeds: These small unassuming seeds are packed with good nutrients, are rich in antioxidants, and provide fiber, iron, and calcium. They add a nice textural topping to the yogurt.
- Dried fruits: raisins, dried cranberries, currants, dried cherries, and chopped dates are all great on top of yogurt.
- Drizzle or dollop a spoonful of nut butter: Almond butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter drizzled over yogurt is delicious.
Is yogurt a good weight loss snack or breakfast?
Well, many people assume that to lose belly fat you need to do specific exercises that will target that part of your body. However, eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the most important factors in visceral fat loss. When it comes to foods for a healthier diet, yogurt is a great choice for an easy breakfast or quick snack. And yogurt types that are low in added sugar, low in fat, and high in protein can make for helpful additions to a weight-loss-friendly way of eating. Adding protein to your diet has been shown to reduce levels of belly fat.
Let’s see what all great yogurt combinations can help you actually shed some kilos.
- Yogurt Parfait with Fruit and Granola(Muselli)
Quick Recipe: [Serves 1]
This yogurt parfait can help you with your belly fat because it can act as a healthier dessert alternative with less sugar. The recipe calls for a low-fat Greek yogurt because it’s usually high in protein and lower in sugar, but you can use any type of yogurt you’d like.
Ingredients:
- Sliced strawberries (or any juicy fruit will work well here if you want to sub in things like raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, and mangoes, feel free to add your choice) – 1 cup (total)
- Blueberries (frozen are good, too) – ½ cup
- Brown sugar – 2 teaspoon
- Mint leaves, sliced thinly – 4
- Low-fat plain Greek-style yogurt (you may have any plain yogurt, it will work too, as long as there are no added sugars) – 227 grams
- Granola – ½ cup
Process:
- Combine the fruit, sugar, and mint in a bowl, and allow to sit for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Spoon half of the yogurt into a bowl or glass, then top with half of the fruit and granola, then repeat with the remaining yogurt, fruit, and granola.
- Pour any accumulated juice from the fruit over the top.
- Serve with love. Stay healthy & happy
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2. Greek Yogurt with Pineapple, Kiwi, Mango, and Ginger Syrup
Quick Recipe: [Serves 2]
Greek yogurt is a great choice for keeping your sugar content low and your protein levels higher. This recipe is a sweeter yogurt because of the ginger syrup, so if you’re trying to limit your added sugar you can also forgo this addition.
Ingredients:
- Water: ½ cup
- Brown Sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Peeled and sliced fresh ginger – 1″ (inch) piece
- Greek-style yogurt – 170 grams
- Peeled and sliced Kiwi – 1
- Chopped pineapple – ½ cup
- Peeled, pitted, and chopped mango- 1
- Granola – ½ cup
Process:
- Combine the water, sugar, and ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 10 minutes. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes. Strain out the ginger pieces.
- Divide the yogurt among two bowls, top with the fruits such as kiwi, pineapple, mango
- Add granola, and drizzle with the ginger syrup (or any syrup available with you).
- Serve with love. Stay healthy & happy
3. Peanut Butter Banana Yogurt Bowl
Quick Recipe: [Serves 1]
This recipe is delicious and easy to make. With bananas, granola, and peanut butter, this yogurt combination will leave you feeling full so that you won’t be tempted to snack on as many unhealthy, sugary foods.
Ingredients:
- Honey or maple syrup – 1 teaspoon
- Peanut butter – 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla Greek yogurt – 3/4 cup
- Peanut butter Granola (muesli) or you may use any other muesli of your choice – 0.5 cup
- Fresh banana, thinly sliced – ½ cup
- Chia seeds – 1 teaspoon
Process:
- Add the honey or maple syrup, to the greek yogurt in a bowl
- Add these toppings: Granola (muesli), sliced banana, chia seeds, and honey to the bowl.
- Drizzle peanut butter over everything or spoon in the center
- Serve with love. Stay healthy & happy
4. Double Chocolate Yogurt Bowl
Quick Recipe: [Serves 1]
You can get your chocolate fix with this yogurt combination while avoiding a ton of added sugar or other tricky ingredients. You’ll also get a boost of protein, which is helpful for belly fat loss.
Ingredients:
- Honey – 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla essence – 0.5 (half) teaspoon
- Plain yogurt (curd) – 0.5 cup
- Cocoa powder (my preference -Hershey’s easily available at most grocery stores) – 2 tablespoons
- Pure Maple syrup – 2 tablespoons
- Chocolate granola (muesli) or you may use any similar muesli – 0.5 cup
- Small (not granular) chocolate (choco) chips – 1.5 tablespoons
Process:
- Add the honey and vanilla essence to the yogurt in a bowl
- Add cocoa powder
- Add maple syrup
- Add your favorite toppings in the desired quantity to the bowl of the above mixture: Muesli (I have used Kellog’s Fruit and nuts delight, you may use plain muesli and add nuts of your choice too), seeds (of your choice, I have used pumpkin, muskmelon, flaxseeds, cranberry), choco chips, etc.
- Serve with love. Stay healthy & happy.
