Gingerbread Flavored Yogurt (Printable)

Creamy, spiced yogurt with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors; perfect for breakfast or a wholesome snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Yogurt Base

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt

→ Sweetener

02 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey

→ Spices

03 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Flavor Enhancers

07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Toppings

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
09 - 2 tablespoons diced crystallized ginger
10 - 2 tablespoons granola

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract until smooth and even.
02 - Taste the mixture and modify sweetness or spice levels according to preference.
03 - Spoon the mixture into serving bowls or glasses.
04 - Optionally, sprinkle with chopped nuts, crystallized ginger, or granola.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent like gingerbread cookies, but it's actually protein-packed and nourishing—that secret feeling when healthy food tastes like a treat.
  • Takes just 10 minutes from craving to bowl, making those mornings when you oversleep suddenly manageable and delicious.
  • The warm spices wake up your senses and your palate, making this feel more like self-care than breakfast.
  • It's endlessly customizable—lean into the spices when you want warmth, dial them back when you want subtlety.
02 -
  • Cloves are potent—I learned this the hard way by accidentally quadrupling the amount and making an entire bowl taste medicinal. That 1/8 teaspoon might seem stingy, but it's there for a reason. You can always add more, but you can't take it out.
  • The flavor deepens as it chills. If you're serving it right away, it tastes fresh and bright. Let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes, and the spices meld and intensify into something almost meditative. Plan accordingly based on your timeline.
  • Toasting your own nuts, even briefly, changes everything. A dry pan for one minute per side brings out oils and deepens flavor in a way that store-bought toasted nuts sometimes can't match.
03 -
  • Use full-fat yogurt if you can find it—the richness transforms this from a snack into something you'll crave. Greek yogurt is ideal, but regular yogurt works perfectly too; just whisk a bit longer to break down any chunkiness.
  • If your maple syrup or honey is thick and cold, warm it gently for just 20 seconds in the microwave before adding to the yogurt—it incorporates more smoothly and you'll get better spice distribution throughout.

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