Yogurt with various fruits

There are days when I don't feel like standing by the stove or simply crave something refreshing, light, and quick. Yogurt with fruit has saved my breakfast many times, as well as snacks on the go. It's not a complicated recipe, but it's important to have the right ingredients and to mix them with a bit of care to make it delicious.

Quick Info

Total time: 5 minutes
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: -
Servings: 2
Difficulty: very easy
Recipe type: quick snack, light breakfast, simple dessert

Ingredients

500 ml yogurt (preferably full-fat yogurt for a creamier texture)
1/2 orange
6-7 dried apricots
7-8 dried or thawed cherries
1 tablespoon honey
a pinch of cinnamon
2 wafers

Preparation steps

1. Take the cold yogurt out of the fridge just before using it. It’s important for it to be well chilled for freshness.
2. Put the yogurt in a bowl. Add a tablespoon of honey and mix well until smooth.
3. Peel the half orange and cut it into cubes or pieces, as you prefer.
4. Cut the dried apricots if they are large; if they are small, you can leave them whole.
5. Add the orange pieces, apricots, and cherries over the yogurt with honey.
6. Sprinkle cinnamon all over.
7. Break or leave the wafers whole and place them on the side or in the middle, depending on how you want to serve.
8. Serve immediately while the yogurt is still cold.

Why I make this recipe often

This recipe is the kind you can make whenever you need something quick, without turning on the stove. I love the combination of cold yogurt, sweet fruit, and cinnamon. It takes exactly 5 minutes to put everything together, and you don’t need any fancy utensils. I make it often because I can use fruits I have on hand or leftover dried fruits from the fridge.

Tips and variations

Tips

- Choose yogurt with 3.5% fat or even more for a fuller texture.
- If you use dried fruits, you can soak them in warm water for 5 minutes if they seem too hard, but it’s not necessary.
- Very cold yogurt makes everything fresher, especially in summer.

Substitutions

- You can use Greek yogurt, but it will be denser.
- If you don’t have honey, maple syrup or agave syrup works too.
- For wafers, any simple variant works, even soft cookies.

Variations

- Instead of dried apricots and cherries, you can use raisins, prunes, or other fruits you have on hand.
- A quick seasonal variant is with strawberries or fresh fruits.
- Cinnamon can be omitted if you don’t like it, but it adds a distinct flavor.
- You can mix everything directly in the bowl or leave the fruits on top for presentation.

Serving ideas

- Serve the yogurt with fruit in glasses for portioned desserts.
- It goes well with coffee at breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
- If you want something more filling, top it with a spoonful of muesli or plain oats.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use low-fat yogurt?

Yes, but the result will be less creamy. For taste, the full-fat version is more pleasant.

Do the cherries have to be dried?

No, you can replace them with thawed or fresh cherries if they are in season.

Can I omit the honey?

Yes, but if you only use dried fruits, the yogurt may taste slightly sour. Taste it and see if you want a bit more sweetness.

Can I add more types of fruit?

Of course, you can add other dried or fresh fruits if you have them on hand.

How long can I keep the yogurt with fruit in the fridge?

I recommend consuming it immediately after making it. If needed, you can keep it in the fridge for a maximum of a few hours, but the fruits will release juice and the texture will be different.

Nutritional values

Estimated values per serving (half of the recipe):

Calories: 210-250
Proteins: 6-8 g
Fats: 6-8 g
Carbohydrates: 35-40 g

Values vary depending on the type of yogurt and fruits used. Honey and dried fruits add carbohydrates, while full-fat yogurt provides protein and fat.

Storage and reheating

Yogurt with fruit is best consumed immediately. If there’s any left, it can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 hours, but the texture changes – the fruits release juice and the wafers soften. It’s not suitable for long-term storage and should not be reheated.

 Ingredients: 500 ml yogurt (preferably thicker) 1/2 orange 6-7 pieces of dried apricots 7-8 dried or thawed cherries 1 tablespoon honey a pinch of cinnamon 2 wafers

 Tags:  fruit yogurt