Chocolate Hazelnut High Protein Yogurt Bowl
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Start your day right with this Chocolate Hazelnut High Protein Yogurt Bowl! Perfect for busy moms, this yogurt bowl balances blood sugar, keeps you full for hours, and boosts energy. It has 50 grams of protein and is also great for meal prep!
Can we talk about mornings for a hot second? You know those mornings when you’re rushing around getting everyone else ready, packing lunches, finding missing socks, and desperately trying to get your kids to school on time? Yeah, those mornings. The ones where you grab whatever’s quickest (a protein bar and some coffee, anyone?) and then wonder why you’re crashing by 10 AM and reaching for your third cup of coffee.
I used to be that mom. The one who was racing out the door (inhaling my food on the way). The one who didn’t eat enough protein and the one who didn’t think twice about creating a balanced meal.
What I’ve learned, though, is that starting your day with a blood sugar balancing meal can really help you feel like the Supermom that you are.
Here’s what makes this bowl so incredible: the combination of protein, healthy fats, and fiber works together to keep your blood sugar steady instead of sending it on that familiar spike-and-crash ride. The Greek yogurt and protein powder deliver a powerful protein punch, while the ground flaxseed and hazelnuts provide those blood-sugar-stabilizing healthy fats and fiber your body craves.
And can we just appreciate that it tastes like chocolate hazelnut heaven? Because sometimes being a supermom means having dessert for breakfast and calling it self-care. 😉
The Blood Sugar Connection (Why This Matters More Than You Think)
I learned about the importance of blood sugar balance through Being Brigid’s 10-Day Blood Sugar Reset – a program I do twice a year that’s led by functional medicine registered dietitians and is absolutely life-changing. I recommend this 10-Day Reset to everyone! This recipe was actually inspired by one of Brigid’s recipes from one of her previous Blood Sugar Reset programs!
When your blood sugar is stable, you’re not just avoiding that mid-morning crash. You’re supporting better mood regulation, clearer thinking, sustained energy, better sleep, and fending off cravings, inflammation, and ultimately, risk of chronic disease. For us moms, juggling a million things, stable blood sugar is like having a superpower.
This bowl has also become one of my absolute favorites on our high healthy fat and lower carb days as part of the carb cycling nutritional strategy we use in my FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. We implement carb cycling in our program to improve metabolic flexibility – basically training your body to efficiently burn both carbs and fat for fuel. This metabolic flexibility is key for sustainable fat loss and sustained energy throughout the day.
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Protein Yogurt Bowl:
Ingredient Notes
- Greek Yogurt: You can use full-fat or reduced fat Greek Yogurt. I recommend plain and unsweetened so that there is no added sugar in your yogurt.
- Protein Powder: Be Well by Kelly’s plant-based chocolate protein powder is my go-to and what I used for this recipe. It has 21 grams of protein, 9 grams of fiber, and 1g net carbs. You can use any chocolate protein powder you’d like though. Or, you can substitute with vanilla protein powder, plus 1 tablespoon unsweetened cacao powder if that’s what you have on hand. Look for a clean protein powder without artificial ingredients, added sugar, fillers, or gums. Grab the chocolate protein powder I use and get 15% off using my discount code: SUPERMOMEATS
- Hazelnuts: Dry roasted hazelnuts give the best flavor, but raw hazelnuts work too. You can also substitute with almonds, walnuts, cashews, or pecans if hazelnuts aren’t your thing or you don’t have them on hand.
- Ground Flaxseed: This adds omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Ground flaxseed meal versus whole flax seeds works best for this recipe, so that it can blend properly.
- Almond Milk: I use unsweetened, plain almond milk for this recipe. You can substitute with any unsweetened plant milk or even regular milk if preferred.
Additions & Substitutions
- Make it nut-free: Omit the hazelnuts or you could try replacing the hazelnuts with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds (though the flavor will be completely different). You can also use something like oat milk or soy milk instead of almond milk.
- Switch up the fruit: Try frozen blueberries, strawberries, or mixed berries instead of raspberries. Fresh fruit works too!
- Add some crunch: I love topping my protein yogurt bowls with chopped hazelnuts or a little chopped dark chocolate chips.
- Make it vanilla: Use vanilla protein powder and skip the cacao powder for a classic vanilla base that pairs beautifully with any fruit.
- Granola: Top your yogurt bowl with this Steel-Cut Oats Granola.
Tools For This Recipe
How to Make Chocolate Hazelnut High-Protein Yogurt Bowls: Step-by-Step
For the full recipe with the exact ingredients, scroll down to the printable recipe card below!
Step 1: Add 1 cup of Greek yogurt to your serving bowl and set aside. In a high-speed blender, combine the protein powder, ground flaxseed meal, vanilla extract, almond milk, hazelnuts, and maple syrup (if using). Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. The mixture should be thick and you will have to scrape it out with a spoon.
Step 2: Pour the blended chocolate hazelnut mixture over the Greek yogurt.
Step 3: Mix together yogurt and chocolate hazelnut mixture. When ready to serve, place frozen raspberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds to warm them slightly. Top your yogurt bowl with the warmed raspberries and dark chocolate chips, if desired.
Storage
- Prepared yogurt base: Store the mixed yogurt bowl (without fruit toppings) covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Meal prep: Prepare 3-4 servings and store in individual glass meal prep containers for an easy breakfast throughout your week. Keep frozen raspberries at work or pack them separately to add just before eating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Use hazelnut butter instead of whole hazelnuts (about 2 tablespoons) and whisk everything together vigorously. If you don’t have hazelnut butter, another option would be to mix all of the yogurt ingredients together and top your yogurt with hazelnuts, instead of blending them into the chocolate hazelnut mixture.
This recipe provides approximately 50 grams of protein, depending on the protein powder and Greek yogurt you use.
Absolutely! While Greek yogurt is preferred for its higher protein content and thicker texture, regular yogurt will work too.
Yes! My kids love these protein yogurt bowls. I love that it helps to get protein and healthy fats into their diet. When serving to kids, it’s especially important to use a clean protein powder with as minimal ingredients as possible. The protein powder I use for this recipe has 3 ingredients, which include: chocho bean, cacao powder, and monk fruit extract.
I am using Be Well by Kelly Plant-Based Chocolate Protein Powder. It only uses three ingredients and is free from artificial flavors, added sugars, fillers, and gums. You can use my discount code: SUPERMOMEATS for 15% off if you’d like to try it. I love both the vegan chocolate and vanilla protein powder! I use them daily.
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Chocolate Hazelnut High Protein Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 serving vegan chocolate protein powder*, or vanilla protein powder + 1 tablespoon unsweetened cacao powder; see notes for the protein powder I use in this recipe!
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond milk, plain and unsweetened
- 1/3 cup dry roasted hazelnuts
- Optional 1 teaspoon 100% pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup raspberries, frozen or fresh
Instructions
- Add Greek yogurt to your serving bowl and set aside.
- In a high-speed blender, combine the protein powder, ground flaxseed meal, vanilla extract, almond milk, hazelnuts, and maple syrup (if using). Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. The mixture should be thick and you will have to scrape it out with a spoon to get it out of the blender container.
- Scrape out the blended chocolate hazelnut mixture and place over the Greek yogurt.
- Mix together yogurt and chocolate hazelnut mixture.
- When ready to serve, place frozen raspberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds to warm them slightly. Top your yogurt bowl with the warmed raspberries and dark chocolate chips, if desired.
I was initially skeptical about making this. I’ve never made anything with hazelnuts before. I was not sure I would like the flavor or texture. This recipe is so quick to put together. It take me less time than some of my other yogurt bowl recipes. I made it the night before, topped it with fresh raspberries and put it in the fridge. In the morning I pulled it out and couldn’t quickly sit down and start eating. I really like the flavor. I didn’t add maple syrup but if you are used to sweeter things, you should probably add the syrup. I thought it was great without the syrup. Some of my hazelnuts didn’t completely blend down and that was actually okay because it added a nice texture element. Next time I make this, I may save a few of thr hazelnuts and chop them and sprinkle them on top for some added crunch!