Explore the savory side of yogurt breakfast bowls with this Pesto Yogurt Bowl. This simple breakfast is packed with flavor, ready in less than 5 minutes and an easy way to add more veggies to your day.
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Breakfast at a Glance
- Prep Time: < 5 minutes
- Planning Ahead: None
- Morning Effort: Just assemble
- Protein: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
Nessy's Note
Although I enjoy a sweet breakfast (like cinnamon overnight oats) from time to time, if you asked me, I'd have to say that I'm actually a savory breakfast person (I eat breakfast fried rice on repeat without getting sick of it).
And so as much as I like my sweet matcha yogurt bowl, I love taking things savory with this pesto version!
Pesto + yogurt is a fantastic pair that tastes amazing no matter what veggies you match it with (and is a perfect opportunity to incorporate some vegetables into your breakfast).
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Greek Yogurt- Like when I make a sweet version such as an apple yogurt bowl, I recommend 2% for the best flavor and creaminess but non-fat will work if that's what you prefer.
- Substitution: Any unsweetened yogurt (balkan, skyr, etc.) works but the protein content and thickness will vary.
- Pesto- A good quality pesto adds so much flavor to this bowl (as it does to pesto egg toast)! I make this bowl with basil pesto but I am sure that it would be equally good with another type of pesto (like this sun-dried tomato pesto).
- Fine Sea Salt (optional)- Depending on how salty the pesto that you use is, you may need to add a bit of salt to bring it altogether.
- Toppings- Now the best part! I typically pair this bowl with 2-3 vegetables (fresh or leftover roasted veggies are incredible!) and a couple of nuts or seeds. Some tasty options for each are:
- Vegetables- Anything that pairs well with pesto is great here. Cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, arugula, spinach, radishes and peppers are all things that I have tried and enjoyed.
- Nuts and Seeds- You could add pine nuts, cashews, pepitas, sunflower seeds and more.
- More options- This bowl would also be great topped with some chickpeas, a sliced boiled egg or some shaved parmesan cheese.
My Tips for Savory Pesto Yogurt Bowls
- Use a quality pesto. Since the pesto is the main flavor of these bowls, I recommend using a quality store-bought or homemade basil pesto with ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, parmesan and fresh basil.
- Experiment with toppings. Try different combinations until you find your favorite.
- For more topping ideas and tips, check out my guide to Greek yogurt breakfast bowls.
More Yogurt Bowl Recipes...
If you give this recipe a try, be sure to let me know what you thought in the comments below!
Savory Pesto Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients
Pesto Yogurt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto
- pinch fine sea salt to taste
Toppings
- ¾ cup vegetables of choice **
- 3 tablespoon nuts and seeds of choice ***
- additional toppings such as chickpeas, eggs or parmesan
Instructions
- Combine the yogurt, pesto and salt in a bowl. Taste and adjust salt as needed.1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon basil pesto, pinch fine sea salt
- Add the toppings to the bowl of yogurt.¾ cup vegetables of choice, 3 tablespoon nuts and seeds of choice
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator and accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember food is more than numbers and this info is intended as a support.
Marie says
I love savory breakfasts and this yogurt bowl did not disappoint!