Updated 7th October 2024
RECIPE: Tim’s Breakfast Bowl
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This is a recipe from my new book, The Food for Life Cookbook.
I’m often asked about my go-to breakfast, and here it is. With plenty of plants and a probiotic boost from the kefir, it’s my favourite way to start the day. Treat the ingredients as a guide and use whatever fruit, nuts, and seeds you have. Fresh berries aren’t always in season, so I typically use frozen ones, delivering plenty of flavour and some of those rainbow colours while still retaining the essential polyphenols and nutrients.
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Serves: 1–2
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Plant Count: 7
Diet: Vegetarian (Vegan with swaps)
Fibre: 5–10g
Ingredients
125g Greek yoghurt (1/2 cup)
80ml kefir (1/3 cup)
200g mix of fruit, defrosted if frozen (about 1½ cups)
2 tbsp Seed Mix Sprinkle (see The Food For Life Cookbook, page 258)
1 tbsp almonds
1 tbsp walnuts
1 tbsp pecan nuts
Top-ups
Nut butter
Cinnamon Pecan Granola
Swaps
Plant-based yoghurt and kefir alternatives
Extra seeds for nuts
Method
Mix the Greek yoghurt and kefir in a bowl.
Top with the remaining ingredients, customising to your taste with the top-ups or swaps.
Tips and Techniques
Frozen fruit: Using frozen berries or fruit is not only convenient but also locks in nutrients and polyphenols. Defrost them slightly for a softer texture or keep them frozen for extra crunch.
Probiotic boost: Kefir adds a probiotic punch that supports gut health. If you don’t have kefir, you can use a yoghurt with live bacteria or plan based alternative for similar benefits
Customise it: This bowl is very versatile. Swap out nuts for seeds if you have a nut allergy or use whatever you have on hand — hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, or even flax seeds work well.
Granola topping: For added crunch and texture, top the bowl with a sprinkle of homemade or store-bought granola.
FAQs
What if I don’t have kefir?
No worries! You can replace kefir with more Greek yoghurt, plant-based yoghurt or a kefir alternative.
Can I prepare this the night before?
Yes! You can mix the yoghurt and kefir and top it with the dry ingredients ahead of time. Add the fruit just before serving to keep it fresh.
What’s the best way to store leftovers?
If you need to store leftovers, keep the yoghurt mix and toppings separate. This will prevent the nuts and seeds from becoming soggy. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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