Easy High Protein Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Bowl
With fall just around the corner, and pumpkin spice lattes popping up at all of the local coffee shops, this is the perfect time to make this fall inspired easy high protein pumpkin pie yogurt bowl! Who knew you could eat pumpkin pie for breakfast and not feel guilty about it?!
Why High Protein Pumpkin Yogurt Bowls?
Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite fall flavors. I love making pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cookies, and SO much more! But when I’m trying to eat healthy, it can be hard to stick to healthy eating during this time of year, which is exactly why I created this easy high protein pumpkin yogurt bowl!
Now, it’s easy to stay on track with my high protein, low carb diet. All you need are a few simple ingredients to throw this together in just minutes!
Ingredients for High Protein Pumpkin Yogurt Bowls:
- Greek Yogurt – You can use regular yogurt too, but I love the thick texture of Greek yogurt!
- Protein Powder – I use vanilla flavored protein powder to add a little hint of sweetness without adding extra sugar.
- Pumpkin Puree – You can use canned, or fresh!
- Pumpkin Spice – this gives it the pumpkin pie flavor!
- Raw Honey – just a drizzle adds an extra touch of sweetness!
- Graham Crackers – you only need a tiny bit, if you’re gluten-free like me, these ones are my favorite!
Tools Needed:
- Bowl – for putting yogurt in
- Measuring cups – to measure ingredients
- Measuring spoons – to measure ingredients
- Can opener – for opening pumpkin puree (if not using fresh)
Steps for Making High Protein Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Bowl:
Step 1: Gather all of the ingredients you need: (Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, protein powder, pumpkin spice, honey, and graham crackers.)
Step 2: Measure out the yogurt and protein powder into the bowl. Mix until well combined.
Step 3: Add pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice and mix well.
Step 4: Drizzle a small amount of honey on top, and crumble 1/2 graham cracker or about one ounce on top.
Step 5: Enjoy as a full meal, or a filling snack, that satisfies your pumpkin pie craving, but doesn’t ruin your diet!
This recipe has about 20 grams of protein. If you want it to have a little more, you can add some nut butter, or a little extra protein powder. This has been an easy breakfast for me, that keeps me full until lunch time!
Tips:
- Make sure the puree you are using isn’t too watery, or it could make the texture of the yogurt unpleasant.
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not the pumpkin pie filling, as this has added sugars.
- If you want more protein, add a spoonful of your favorite nut butter!
If you like this recipe, be sure to check out my Dubai chocolate inspired protein bowl recipe!
High Protein Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Bowl
Equipment
- Bowl for putting yogurt in
- Measuring Cup to measure yogurt
- measuring spoon to measure spices
- Can opener to open pumpkin puree (if not using fresh)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt or regular yogurt is fine too
- 1/2 scoop protein powder (use a full scoop if you want extra protein)
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree Make sure to use 100% pure pumpkin
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 oz graham crackers (optional for a crunch)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools and put them on your workspace.
- Measure out the yogurt and protein powder into your bowl, and mix until well combined with no clumps remaining.
- Add pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice, and stir until fully combined.
- Drizzle honey and crumbled graham crackers on top, and it's ready to enjoy!
Notes
FAQ for High Protein Pumpkin Pie Yogurt Bowl
Can I use canned pumpkin pie filling?
You should only use 100% pure pumpkin puree for this recipe, otherwise there will be too much added sugars.
Does this taste like pumpkin pie?
While this doesn’t taste just like pumpkin pie, it has a similar flavor, and it definitely satisfies my pumpkin pie craving!
Is this just a recipe for fall?
Most people only enjoy pumpkin recipes in the fall, but you can make it any time of the year, whenever you are having a pumpkin pie craving!
