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Our Favourite Low Sugar Granola Yogurt Bowl Ideas

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Let’s face it, whoever invented the granola yoghurt bowl is some kind of genius. Yes, it is a tried and tested breakfast option, but when you are craving something sugary the yoghurt bowl really hits the sweet spot. At any time of day. Choosing low sugar granola is a must.

Low Sugar Granola

Granola, with all its moreish crunchy deliciousness, can also be notoriously high in sugar. A fact that more and more health-conscious individuals are catching on to.

Low-sugar granola is still surprisingly hard to find. And when you do find some it either tastes like cardboard or just doesn’t do what granola is supposed to do. Y’know that whole crunchy crispy clusters kinda thing.

On the ingredients lists of most granola brands, you will find sugar somewhere at the top. We’re not going to lie, our Roasted Almond Crunch Granola does contain sugar. It just wouldn’t work without it. But it comes much further down the ingredients list, and with 9.7% carbohydrates in the form of sugar, it strikes the perfect balance between quality and compromise.

And, when you consider that some granola can be as much as 30 to 40% sugar, that’s a huge reduction in sugar content.

The Best Low Sugar Granola for Your Yogurt Bowl

A great yoghurt bowl really needs a classic granola to remain robust against the other ingredients. This is why we created our roasted almond crunch. We reduced the sugar content enough to make it a viably healthier option, whilst still retaining those all-important crunchy clusters that define a great granola. Not only does this ensure a satisfyingly crisp crunch with every bite, but also that it stays that way for longer.

Have you tried the classic crispy clusters of our roasted almond crunch low-sugar granola?

Keep it simple

Our top tip for the best yogurt bowl is to keep it simple. Crunchy low-sugar granola, good quality Greek yogurt, some ripe seasonal fruit and maybe an extra topping. That way you keep it interesting with an endless array of options.

Keep the serving small, and it makes the ideal dessert or evening treat.

Our Favourite Yogurt Bowl Ideas

Classic Berry Bowl

Layer granola with Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. Top it off with a drizzle of honey for a classic combo.

Tropical Treat Bowl

Layer granola with Greek yogurt, and chunks of pineapple, mango, and kiwi. Finish with toasted coconut.

Maple Banana Bowl

Start with a base of Greek yogurt, add sliced bananas, a handful of granola, and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts. Finish with a drizzle of maple syrup.

Apple Pie Bowl

Layer granola with Greek yogurt, stewed apples, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Peach Melba Bowl

Layer granola with Greek yogurt, juicy peach slices, and a handful of raspberries. Finish with a sprinkle of vanilla powder.

Lemon Dream Bowl

Mix Greek yogurt with a teaspoon of good lemon curd, and top with granola. It needs nothing more.

Chocolate Pear Delight Bowl

Stir a teaspoon of chocolate hazelnut spread into Greek yogurt, add a layer of granola, and then top with slices of ripe pear. Finish with a sprinkle of cacao nibs and chopped hazelnuts.

Honey Fig Bowl

Layer Greek yogurt with granola and add sliced fresh figs. Drizzle with a touch of honey.

Scented Baklava Bowl

Stir a few drops of rosewater or orange blossom into Greek yoghurt. Top with granola and scatter chopped pistachios. Finish with a touch of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

We hope that these ideas encourage you to experiment with different ideas for yogurt bowls, and maybe try them as a simple dessert to satisfy those sweet tooth cravings.

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This article was reproduced on this site with permission from operafoods.com.au the “Healthy Cereal Wholesaler”.
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Healthy Vegan Granola for your Granola Bowl Menu

vegan granola yogurt bowl

It’s a headache, isn’t it? The whole menu options thing. Providing food for people is just not as simple as it once was. And it is no secret that many chefs still find providing vegan options challenging. Vegan granola is a great start.

Why Vegan Granola?

The simplest answer to that question is why not? As more and more customers seek out vegan options, it makes sense to provide delicious food that covers all bases.

Plant-based food is becoming more mainstream and the goal now is not just to offer vegan options but to make them so good that they are simply THE option. Your vegan customers will still ask ‘Is it vegan’ but to everyone else, it simply won’t matter.

This blurring of the lines and providing food that everyone can enjoy can be a real plus in business terms. Not only does it make quality (not dietary differences) the overall goal but fewer products mean less waste and increased consistency. It really does benefit your bottom line.

The Granola Bowl

The granola bowl steadily climbed the ranks to become a breakfast favourite, transcending fleeting food trends to cement itself as a beloved staple. Whether your customers prefer to grab and go from the fridge or enjoy a proper sit-down, the granola yogurt combo remains a popular choice whatever time of day.

What Makes a Good Granola Bowl?

Call us biased, but the key to a good granola bowl is obviously good granola. Aim for good quality ingredients all around and you are onto a winner.

Good quality ingredients

It goes without saying that better-quality ingredients add up to a better dish. Choose food that has been grown and produced with integrity and is minimally processed. Better for the planet, better for the palate, and better for the plate.

Choosing a great quality Greek yoghurt, a granola designed for purpose, and fresh seasonal fruit, is the first step towards a yogurt bowl that they keep coming back for.

With its crunchy clusters and classic taste our roasted almond crunch vegan granola is ideal for your yogurt bowls.

Keep it simple

The knock-on effect of choosing quality ingredients is that a little goes a lot further. Simplicity is key when ingredients can shine.

The Vegan Yogurt Bowl

We hate to point out the obvious, but isn’t yogurt generally NOT vegan? So why bother with vegan granola?

You could offer a vegan granola bowl without yogurt, but that would be somewhat missing the point. Close cousins to the granola bowl are the acai bowl and the smoothie bowl, but again slightly missing the point.

There are now many excellent brands of vegan yoghurt on the market, or you could make your own. Unfortunately, yogurt is one area where the vegan variety may not quite match up to the real deal so for the time being you may want to keep stocking your favourite dairy-based Greek yoghurt too.

How to make vegan yoghurt

The primary ingredients you’ll need are non-dairy milk and a yogurt starter culture. Different plant milks give different textures so it may take a bit of trial and error.

Here’s a basic step-by-step guide to get you started:

Choose Your Milk

Start with your preferred non-dairy milk. Make sure it doesn’t contain any additives that might inhibit the fermentation process. Homemade non-dairy milk, and store-bought varieties labelled with minimal ingredients are ideal.

Heat the Milk

Pour the non-dairy milk into a saucepan and heat it over medium heat until it starts to simmer, typically at around 82°C. This step helps to change the protein structure, so it will set as yogurt.

Cool the Milk

After heating, let the milk cool to around 110°F (43°C). You can use a thermometer to ensure the temperature is exactly right for adding the starter culture.

Add the Starter Culture

Once the milk has cooled, stir in the yogurt starter culture. You can buy a vegan yogurt starter culture from health food shops, use a probiotic capsule, or use a couple of tablespoons of pre-made vegan yogurt as a starter.

Incubate the Mixture

Pour the mixture into a container (a metal Gastronorm is ideal )and incubate it at a consistently warm temperature (around 43°C). The top of an industrial fridge should be warm enough, or an oven set to a very low temperature. Or you could use a commercial yogurt-making machine. Let it sit undisturbed for 6-12 hours depending on the desired thickness and tanginess of your yogurt.

Refrigerate

Once the yogurt has set, refrigerate it for at least a couple of hours before eating. This will help it firm up further and improve its flavour. You may want to strain it through a nut bag or a clean tea towel to firm it up even further.

As we have seen, choosing a vegan granola to cover all your breakfast bowl needs is a great step towards incorporating plant-based foods into your standard stock. Not only will everybody love it, but it keeps things simple and helps to prevent unnecessary waste.

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This article was reproduced on this site with permission from operafoods.com.au the “Healthy Cereal Wholesalers”.
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