Instructions:
1. Prepare the Fruits:
Wash and slice all fruits based on the ingredients listed above.
Keep them in separate bowls for maximum easiness during assembly.
2. Prepare the Nutty Delights:
You may chop almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
However, you can make your nuts taste better by toasting them a little bit using a dry pan over medium heat for around three to four minutes if you want.
3. Prepare the Creamy Base:
In one bowl, mix Greek yogurt with honey until smooth or creamy well; and if you don’t like it, use coconut yoghurt and agave syrup which is vegan friendly
4. Assemble the “Heaven in a Bowl”:
Layering Technique: Start with a thick layer of creamy base at the bottom of your bowl
Add the Fruits: Place sliced fruits over this first layer of yogurt. One may also decide to arrange these fruits or combine them so as to create an attractive appearance full of different colors.
Add the Nutty Delights: Scatter chopped nuts all over it evenly.
Top It Off: Sprinkle some granola on top for an added crunch. Add chia seeds flaxseeds shredded coconut on top while others are sprinkled with some dark chocolate shavings when one feels like indulging him/herself further more
5. Presentation Tips:
Use transparent bowls that will show off vibrant colors of fruits inside.
Design your fruit placements within patterns or sections such that even a simple bowl looks very attractive.
Eat immediately so as to enjoy their fresh crispness and flavors
Tips and Variations:
Tropical Turn: To make it tropical, you can use pineapple, mango and kiwi, with some grated coconut on top.
Berry Blast: Use a mixture of strawberries, blueberries and raspberries with Greek yogurt and drizzle some honey on the top.
Nutty Indulgence: Add various nuts, seeds and a little dark chocolate to your fruit bowl with yogurt for a more indulgent snack.
Serving Suggestions:
Breakfast: Enjoy your “Heaven in a Bowl” with whole grain toast or smoothie. It is the best way to have a complete meal that will keep you full of energy all day long.
Snack or Dessert: It can be served as an alternative to unhealthy sweet desserts or as an afternoon refreshment. These are great because they help satisfy one’s need for sugar without causing any guilt.
Party Pleaser: At your next party, set up a “Heaven in a Bowl” bar. This allows each guest to create their own bowls which contain various fruits, nuts and toppings if desired; it’s fun-oriented!
Enjoy your heavenly creation!
