Before You Start
No chilli heat
13 mins in total
13 mins hands-on (chopping and cooking).
Contains: Milk (dairy), Tree nuts
Vegetarian · contains dairy. We check for milk, gluten, tree nuts, peanuts, mustard, sesame and celery. Always check your own labels, especially for asafoetida (hing), which often contains wheat.
Ingredients
For the Yogurt Bowl
Make It a Meal
Serve as a light breakfast or a satisfying afternoon snack.
Serve immediately in individual bowls for a simple, nourishing breakfast.
Good to Know
Nutrition values are approximate, per serving. IDYORA shares general wellness information — not medical advice.
Step by Step Instructions
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Prepare the Yogurt
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk 2 cup thick yogurt until smooth and creamy. Fermented dairy products like yogurt are associated with improved health outcomes and may be part of a healthy dietary pattern5.
Done when: The yogurt should be completely smooth and have a uniform, glossy consistency. Avoid over-whisking, which can turn thick yogurt into a thin, runny liquid.
3 mins hands-on prep
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Mix the Ingredients
Add 1 medium chopped apple, 4-6 chopped dates, and 2 tbsp of the chopped walnuts into the yogurt. Use a spoon to fold the fruit and nuts into the yogurt for about 1 minute until the mixture is evenly combined and looks textured. Apples are a source of dietary fiber, which has been linked to cardiovascular health.
Done when: The apple and dates should be distributed evenly throughout the yogurt. Ensure the fruit pieces are cut small enough to be eaten comfortably in one spoonful.
8 mins hands-on prep
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Season and Garnish
Sprinkle 0.5 tsp cardamom powder over the mixture and stir gently for 30 seconds until the fragrant spice is fully incorporated. Top with the remaining 2 tbsp of chopped walnuts and serve immediately while the fruit is crisp. Including walnuts in the diet has been shown to increase intake of essential nutrients4.
Done when: The cardamom should be fully blended with no visible clumps of powder remaining. The bowl is ready when the walnuts on top provide a nice contrast to the soft fruit.
2 mins hands-on prep
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Why It's Good for You
This yogurt bowl is a nutrient-dense option for your daily routine. Yogurt, a fermented dairy product, is a good source of protein and calcium, and its consumption is associated with improved gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health1. Research suggests that fermented dairy products are fully compatible with a healthy dietary pattern2.
Apples contribute dietary fiber and antioxidants, which are linked to a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease3. When combined with dates, which have a low glycaemic index4, this meal offers a balanced approach to your morning nutrition.
Adding walnuts to your diet provides essential fatty acids and has been shown to increase the intake of nutrients like magnesium and protein5. Including these ingredients as part of a varied, balanced diet supports overall well-being. If you are managing a specific health condition, please plan any significant dietary changes with your doctor or a registered dietitian.
Sources
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- Yogurt, cultured fermented milk, and health: a systematic review - PMCUS National Institutes of Health, 2020
- Milk and dairy products – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023 - PMCUS National Institutes of Health, 2024
- Effects of Intake of Apples, Pears, or Their Products on Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis - PMCUS National Institutes of Health
- The glycaemic index of dates and date/yoghurt mixed meals. Are dates ‘the candy that grows on trees’? | European Journal of Clinical NutritionNature, 2003
- The Resulting Variation in Nutrient Intake With the Inclusion of Walnuts in the Diets of Adults at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trialexa.ai, 2018
