- Check the yogurt label because vitamin D fortification differs among products.
- Frozen thawed cherries work well; drain excess liquid so the bowl stays thick.
Cocoa comfort ritualBreakfast · Modern
Cocoa Cherry Tahini Breakfast Bowl
Tart cherries, cocoa, tahini, crunchy oats, and fortified yogurt layered into a fast, dessert like breakfast.
10 minutesEasy difficulty23g protein
Why it fits
Cocoa flavor, tart fruit, useful protein, and a fortified base turn breakfast into a comforting nourishment ritual without suggesting a cure.
01 Gather
Ingredients
Makes 2 generous servings
- 1½ cups Greek or soy yogurt fortified with vitamin D
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup pitted cherries
- 2 tbsp tahini
- ½ cup toasted rolled oats
- 1 tbsp cacao nibs
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp maple syrup
02 Make
The good part
- 01
Whisk yogurt, cocoa, and maple syrup until smooth.
- 02
Spoon into two bowls and top with cherries and toasted oats.
- 03
Drizzle with tahini and scatter over cacao nibs and pumpkin seeds.
- 04
Serve immediately while the oats are crisp.
03 Know before you cook
Small details, better dinner.
Practical notes for getting the texture right, adapting the ingredients, and saving what is left.
- Use raspberries, strawberries, or sliced banana instead of cherries.
- Sunflower seed butter can replace tahini for a sesame free bowl.
Refrigerate the cocoa yogurt base for up to 3 days. Keep fruit, oats, and seeds separate until serving.
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Per serving, approximately
430 calories23g protein8g fiber
Nutrition is an estimate and may vary with brands and portions.04 The kitchen edit
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