Upgrade your bowl with these yogurt topping ideas– balanced, flavorful combos that work for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Mix and match sweet and savory yogurt toppings, plus protein boosts and make-ahead tips for busy mornings.
The Best Yogurt for Toppings
Before we talk yogurt toppings, we need to discuss the best yogurt to use as your base.
- Plain vs. flavored: start with plain, unsweetened to control sugar
- Greek vs. regular vs. skyr vs. Icelandic: Consider thickness, protein and tang.
- Dairy-free options (coconut, almond, soy): Think about how flavor and sweetness impacts the toppings you’re choosing.
Sweet Yogurt Toppings (Mix and Match)
Want to start your mornings with something sweet? Oro want a healthier sweet snack? These toppings are perfect.
- Fresh fruit: berries, banana coins, chopped apples/pears, citrus segments, mango
- Dried fruit (sparingly): cherries, apricots, dates, figs
- Crunch: granola, toasted oats, cacao nibs, chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios), seeds (chia, hemp, pumpkin)
- Sauces & drizzles: honey, maple syrup, fruit compote, quick chia jam, nut/seed butter
- Dessert-leaning: dark chocolate shavings, crushed graham crackers, coconut flakes
Fruit Yogurt Toppings
- Rhubarb
- Blueberry
- Strawberry
- Blackberry
- Raspberry
- Boysenberry
- Kiwi
- Pineapple
- Fresh or toasted coconut
- Mango
- Star Fruit
- Passion Fruit
- Pineapple
- Peach
- Orange or nectarines
- Bananas
- Cherry
- Cranberry or Cranberry Syrup
- Pumpkin Puree with Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Pomegranate Seeds
- Apricots- dried or fresh
- Dates
- Plum
- Pears
- Apples
Savory Yogurt Toppings (Great for Lunch)
Whether enjoying as breakfast, lunch or a snack, these savory yogurt options are both filling and delicious.
- Herbs & veg: cucumber, cherry tomatoes, grated carrot, roasted red peppers, olives
- Spice & crunch: everything bagel seasoning, za’atar, dukkah, toasted sesame seeds
- Drizzles: extra-virgin olive oil, chili crisp, hot honey, pesto swirl
- Protein add-ins: chickpeas (roasted or plain), leftover rotisserie chicken, smoked salmon
- Serving ideas: as a dip with pita/veg, dolloped on grain bowls
Nuts and Seeds for Greek Yogurt Toppings
- Almonds- whole or sliced
- Peanuts- plain, salted or honey roasted
- Pepitas or pumpkin seeds
- Chia seeds
- Nut butters blended into the yogurt
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Pistachios
Ready-to-Use Combo Ideas
Not feeling inspired yet? Or not sure which yogurt toppings pair well together? Here are some ready-made ideas to run with.
- PB&J Bowl: Greek yogurt + strawberries + chia jam + peanut butter + peanuts
- Apple Pie: Yogurt + sautéed cinnamon apples + toasted oats + pecans + maple
- Tropical Crunch: Yogurt + pineapple + mango + toasted coconut + macadamias
- Mocha Almond: Yogurt + cacao nibs + almonds + espresso powder + honey
- Mediterranean Savory: Yogurt + cucumber + tomatoes + olive oil + za’atar + pita
- Green Goddess: Yogurt + herbs (dill/parsley) + lemon zest + cucumbers + dukkah
- Spicy Crunch: Yogurt + roasted chickpeas + chili crisp + scallions + sesame
Other yogurt bowl toppings
- Granola
- Graham Crackers
- Muesli
- Favorite Trail Mix
- Crumbled Dry Cereal
- Olive Oil
- Tahini
- Olives
- Fresh Herbs
- Cinnamon, Nutmeg or Cloves
More Yogurt Based Recipes
You don’t have to eat yogurt as is- you can add it to a variety of desserts and savory dishes too.
