Description
This High-Protein Caramelized Banana Yogurt Bowl features a delightful blend of creamy yogurt and sweet, caramelized bananas. Perfect for a quick breakfast or healthy snack, it incorporates simple ingredients like vanilla protein powder and crunchy walnuts, making it both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup nonfat greek yogurt, or skyr
- ½ scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup, optional but gives that caramel vibe
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans
- drizzle of peanut butter
- Sprinkle of flaky salt
Instructions
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat, adding coconut oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Add sliced bananas and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until they are golden and caramelized. Remove from pan and add walnuts, toasting for about 1 minute before removing from heat.
- In a bowl, stir yogurt and protein powder together until smooth.
- Pour the yogurt mixture into a bowl, topping it with the warm caramelized bananas, toasted walnuts, a drizzle of peanut butter, and a sprinkle of flakey sea salt.
Notes
Using a nonfat yogurt keeps the bowl light yet filling.
Ensure the bananas are sliced evenly for uniform cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
