This healthy pomegranate yogurt fool with honey and pecans makes a beautifully healthy alternative dinner party dessert. It's also a pretty good breakfast recipe!
Christmas is now coming to an end and the new year is about to start. So it's no surprise that I feel like I've been eating solidly for about a week while visiting various family members and in-laws. But, we're now finally back at home and I wanted to eat something that still felt a little Christmassy but that would also feel healthy. Luckily, I came up with this healthy yogurt dessert recipe, which looks much richer and more decadent than it really is.
Normally a fool is made of cream and sugar and is not at all healthy. This fool uses yogurt instead of cream and honey for sweetness. Don't worry though, it's not too sweet. It still has a tang from the yogurt and pomegranate. I have to say, if anyone made this for me, it would make me very happy. As it was, I made it myself, for me alone and enjoyed every last spoonful. Indeed, if I had made any more I would have found it quite a challenge to share it.
A dessert you can eat for breakfast!
When I first made this yogurt and pomegranate recipe back in 2010, I intended it to be a dessert. It does make a delicious healthy dessert but it doesn't just have to be that. It is also a brilliant breakfast recipe. You could even make it the night before and just grab a glass from the fridge to eat in the morning. If you're in a hurry, just dump all the ingredients in a bowl. Breakfast doesn't have to look pretty when it tastes this good!
What ingredients are in this yogurt and pomegrante recipe?
This is such a healthy yogurt bowl. It's basically natural Greek yogurt, pomegrante seeds, honey and pecan nuts. I'll let you decide whether to use fat free yogurt or not! You just put them all in a bowl and that's it!
Can you adapt this pomegranate yogurt fool?
Feel free to adapt the quantities to suit your tastes. You could also use a different sweetener instead of honey. Agave nectar would work well.
You could also use different nuts. Hazelnuts, pistachios or almonds would be good, as would a combination of seeds.
If you don't have any pomegranate seeds then why not use berries, cherries or grapes. You could even use dried fruits such as apricots or raisins.
Can you make this yogurt fool in advance?
This pomegranate yogurt recipe is perfect for preparing in advance. If you do intend it to be a healthy dessert then it can be stored in the fridge in pretty individual glasses. If it's a breakfast then you can make it the night before too!
More healthy recipes!
That you could probably eat for breakfast or dessert! Why not try:
Pomegranate Yogurt Fool
Ingredients
- 400 ml Natural Greek yogurt
- 1 pomegranate
- 2 tbsp runny honey Use more of less to taste
- 30 g pecans, chopped Any nuts would work here
Instructions
- Mix 1 tbsp of honey into the yogurt. Taste and add a little more if you want a sweeter taste.
- Divide just under half the pomegranate seeds between two glasses. Put half the yogurt on top. Add another layer of pomegranate then top with the remaining yogurt.
- Sprinkle on the remaining pomegranate seeds and then top with the chopped nuts. Drizzle with the rest of the yogurt.
Notes
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Jagruti Dhanecha
Love yogurt and pomegranate, and both in one dish? I am sold. Such an easy yet delicious breakfast or dessert!
Corina Blum
Thanks Jagruiti! Yogurt is just so versatile isn't it!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
Such a simple idea that is still healthy whilst looking decadent. Sounds like my kind of breakfast!
Corina Blum
Thanks Amanda! I do think making something look pretty makes it seem a bit more special as well.
Geetha Priyanka
Such a simple yet delicious dish this sounds. Such simple and easy dish will be a winner at my home. Thanks for sharing this easy and healthy recipe.
Corina Blum
I'm so pleased your family would like it!
Claudia Canu
Such an easy recipe that is making me drool already. I love the combination and this can easily become the perfect fall breakfast for me!
Corina Blum
I'm so pleased you like it! I like to make it at this time of year as it's light but still festive.
Ramona
Perfect dessert, breakfast or snack! I love the different textures in here - absolutely delicious and this will be made for no later than tomorrow 😉 great idea! thanks for sharing this 😉
Corina Blum
I'm so pleased you like it Ramona!
torviewtoronto
thank you for linking this delicious dessert healthy and colourful
Katerina
I like yogurt so much that I can't help but liking this sweet as well.