Breakfast Melon Bowls are colorful, healthy, and fun ~ you simply can’t have a bad day when you start it with creamy yogurt piled in half a melon and topped with more fruit…go ahead, eat your bowl, it’s good for you!
We go through a lot of yogurt in this house. I mean, a lot. I’ve bought just about every brand out there, and I’ve made my own from scratch countless times, so I know a thing or two about the stuff. Most of the time we’re whipping it up into smoothies, or topping with my homemade granola or muesli. But every once in a while we crave something a little different, like these melon bowls!
I simply halve gorgeous ripe melons, scoop out the seeds, and fill with my favorite yogurt of the moment, and fresh fruit. I can’t imagine a better, or juicier, way to start the day.
Little single serving sized containers of yogurt are the perfect fit for your melon halves…just scoop out the centers and you’re ready to fill. I mix and matched my yogurt flavors with my melons…I used vanilla, peach, blackberry and strawberry, all blended with chia seeds for added nutrition and texture.
tips for making melon bowls
- To prevent your melon bowls from wobbling, slice a bit off the round bottom of the melon halves to balance them on the plate.
- If you’re entertaining, or just feeding a sleepover crowd, set out the prepped melons, the containers of yogurt, and lots of fruit buffet style ~ let the group create their own bowls.
- Provide berries, grapes, and other cut fruit like bananas, citrus, stone fruit, figs, or kiwi.
- Use the small side of a melon baller to make bite sized balls of mango, papaya, dragon fruit, or melon.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves, pomegranate seeds, chia seeds, or a bit of crunchy granola.
- You can prep the melon halves the night before. Make sure to drain out any excess liquid before filling.
While melons are especially good in mid summer, you can create these bowls with imported melons at other times of year. Customize your toppings to whatever is in season.
Melon Breakfast Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 small melon, any variety
- 1 1/2 cups yogurt of your choice
berries or chopped fruits of choice
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup cherries
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium banana, cut into slices
- 1 mango, peeled, pitted and diced
Instructions
- Slice your melon in half and remove the seeds. If necessary, scoop out a little bit of the flesh to make space for your yogurt. Drain any excess liquid out of the melons.
- If the halves don’t sit securely on a plate, take a small slice off the bottoms to balance them. Fill each half with one container of yogurt.
- Top with fruit and berries. Add a garnish of mint, seeds, or granola if you like. Serve right away.
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notes:
- Looks for small melons to serve as your bowls so they aren’t overwhelming. Farmers markets are a good place to find interesting varieties.
- You can also do this with papayas and pineapple for a tropical theme.
- These Melon Breakfast Bowls make great back to school send-offs because they’re high in protein and nutrients but fun enough to tempt kids to eat breakfast in the first place!
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This is a wonderful recipe! I’ve made it over and over. It’s my go-to recipe when I have guests over for brunch. I like to set out a variety of chopped fruit and toasted nuts and seeds in a buffet and let guests choose what they like. Everyone is always impressed!
I’ve seen that chia yogurt and I need to try it asap. Love chia so I can only imagine how great it is in these awesome fruit bowls. So perfect for summer!
I absolutly love this! It is the perfect and pretty breakfast, plus would be a great snack.
You know what would make a great snack, Fabiola, is a half a peach filled with the yogurt!
What a nice change for breakfast and something I’d really welcome! I watched a show not long ago where overnight oats were soaked in the melon…I like your Greek yogurt and fruit idea even better! Not only is this great for you but it looks like such a treat (and is!).
Oh I love that idea — that will have to be the ‘winter’ version 🙂
Gorgeous colors and flavors! Love!