When I have very little time in the morning or don’t feel like preparing anything, muesli with yogurt and fruit is the best choice for me! It’s quick to make, vegan and also light, of course if you use a muesli without added fats and sugars like my version here: light homemade muesli. I usually make two large jars and then in the morning I can eat in just a few minutes.
I often vary the fruit I use in the muesli with yogurt depending on the season. But I always try to use fruit that is very sweet on its own, so I don’t need to add extra sweeteners. Typically in winter I use banana, grapes, orange or pear, and in summer strawberries, peaches, apricots, plums. When it’s cherry season it’s a real treat!
I made this a few days ago with a pear that looked a bit sad but turned out to be very sweet; I also added a sprinkle of cinnamon and had a breakfast to lick my lips. Let’s look mainly at the quantities because there aren’t many steps…
If you like muesli I also recommend:
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 1 Serving
- Cooking methods: No-cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup homemade sugar-free muesli (or equivalent in WW points)
- 1/2 cup soy yogurt (unsweetened)
- fresh fruit
- to taste ground cinnamon (optional)
- Points per serving = 6 WW points
Tools
- Plate
- Knife
- Spoon
Steps
Well, the only thing you’ll need to do is correctly measure the muesli and yogurt, clean the fruit you’ve chosen and cut it into pieces.
Then place the yogurt and muesli on the plate; I left them separate to take a nicer photo but I often mix everything together before adding the fruit. Sprinkle with a little cinnamon or even a bit of cocoa, not too much otherwise you’ll have to count the Weight Watchers points, and our muesli with yogurt and fruit is ready to enjoy!
Here I have some summer variations: in the first photo peach, raspberries and blueberries, and in the second apricots and yellow plums. Delicious!
Try this breakfast and let me know if you liked it…
Enjoy!
by Giovanna Buono
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What other yogurt can I use?
You can use whichever yogurt you prefer, but it’s important that it has no added sugars or fats. Among plant-based options I recommend soy yogurt because it provides a certain amount of protein, while almond or oat yogurt does not. Of course, if you are not following a vegan diet you can also use regular or fat-free Greek yogurt without sugars, same weight; the Weight Watchers points do not change.
Can I use store-bought muesli?
Of course you can, but in my experience it’s hard to find a muesli without added sugars and/or fats. Here in the Netherlands some products are starting to appear in supermarkets but they are usually very expensive. Making muesli at home without sugars is much more convenient, even if you have to buy the ingredients separately, and you can prepare it in 5 minutes! If you use ready-made muesli you will need to calculate the WW points for 40 g using this tool: WW points calculator. (40 g is about 1.4 oz / approximately 1/2 cup)
Can I use milk?
Sure, sometimes I also use milk, such as soy or almond milk. In that case I recommend checking the WW points for 140 ml of milk (about 1/2 cup / 4.7 fl oz), although they shouldn’t change much.
