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Baklava-Inspired Yoghurt Bowl

Name: Baklava-Inspired Breakfast Yoghurt Bowl
Yield: Serves: 2
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 500 g full-fat Greek yoghurt; ½ cup (60 g) walnuts, roughly chopped; 4 tablespoons Greek honey (add extra if needed); ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

Sep 14

3 min read

Updated: 1 day ago

This Baklava-Inspired Yoghurt Bowl combines thick Greek yoghurt with toasted walnuts, raw honey, and cinnamon for a simple breakfast or dessert inspired by the flavours of traditional baklava. Creamy, crunchy, and naturally gluten-free, it comes together in a few minutes.

About this Baklava-Inspired Yoghurt Bowl

Greek yoghurt with honey and walnuts is one of those wonderfully simple combinations you’ll see in Greece, particularly at traditional dairy shops, cafés and breakfast spots. Thick yoghurt, good honey and walnuts, there really doesn’t need to be much more to it.

One of the most famous places for it is Stani, an old-school dairy near Omonia Square in Athens. It first opened in 1931 and is one of the last traditional milk bars left in the city. Its speciality is thick yoghurt made from fresh sheep’s milk, traditionally served with walnuts and a generous drizzle of honey from the Peloponnese. The Official Athens Guide says they serve more than 300 yoghurts a day.

I didn’t have this particular bowl at Stani, but I saw and enjoyed similar yoghurt combinations at Greek breakfast spots during my travels. That simplicity stayed with me: creamy yoghurt, honey and nuts, where the quality of each ingredient is really what makes it special.

My version takes those familiar flavours and gives them a little baklava inspiration. I use full-fat Greek yoghurt, toasted walnuts, Greek honey and cinnamon - the flavours we associate with baklava, but without the pastry.

Traditionally, sheep’s milk yoghurt has a richer, slightly tangier character, while cow’s milk Greek yoghurt is milder and much easier for most of us to find. Either can be used here, but choose a yoghurt that is thick, full-fat and beautifully creamy.

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Helpful Tips for the Best Baklava-Inspired Yoghurt Bowl

Greek Yoghurt:
Use thick, full-fat Greek yoghurt for the richest, creamiest texture and a lovely contrast with the honey.
Walnuts:
Roughly chop the walnuts rather than crushing them finely so you get plenty of crunch in every spoonful. Lightly toasting them brings out their natural oils and creates a deeper, nuttier flavour.
Cinnamon:
A light dusting is all you need. It should complement the sweetness of the honey and the nuttiness of the walnuts without overpowering the yoghurt.
Greek Honey:
Be generous with the honey, as it brings all the flavours together. Raw Greek honey, particularly thyme honey, is a beautiful choice and is available in many countries.
Serving for Breakfast:
Enjoy a generous bowl with plenty of yoghurt, walnuts and honey for a satisfying, protein-rich start to the day.
Serving as a Snack:
Make a smaller portion for a quick afternoon snack or whenever you're craving something sweet.
Serving as Dessert:
Spoon into individual bowls or glasses for a simple Greek-inspired dessert that's lighter than traditional baklava but still feels indulgent.
Serving for Entertaining:
Prepare individual portions in small glasses or dessert bowls ahead of time. Just before serving, drizzle generously with honey and finish with toasted walnuts and cinnamon to keep everything fresh and crunchy.

Bottle of Attiki raw Greek honey, wild flora and thyme, in an amber jar with gold lid and blue label, 500g. — Attiki Raw Honey

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Baklava-Inspired Breakfast Yoghurt Bowl

Serves: 2

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 6 minutes

Recipe Category: Breakfast

Recipe Cuisine: Greek

INGREDIENTS

500 g full-fat Greek yoghurt

½ cup (60 g) walnuts, roughly chopped

4 tablespoons Greek honey (add extra if needed)

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Toast the Walnuts

Place the walnuts in a dry frying pan over medium heat and toast for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant. Allow to cool so they remain crunchy.

2. Add the Yoghurt

Divide the Greek yoghurt between two shallow serving bowls.

Use the back of a spoon to create a few swirls through the yoghurt.

3. Add the Walnuts and Honey

Slowly drizzle the honey over the yoghurt, allowing it to settle into the swirls. Then scatter the toasted walnuts generously over the yoghurt and honey.