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    Home » Recipes » Season » Vegetarian Summer Recipes

    Roasted Cherry Yogurt Bowl

    Published: Jul 23, 2021 · Updated: Jun 26, 2022 by Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC · Leave a Comment

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    Roasted cherry yogurt bowls take the everyday yogurt with fruit to a whole new deliciously indulgent level. Whether it’s for breakfast, a snack or dessert, seasonal roasted sweet cherries spooned over a bowl of thick yogurt and topped with crunchy granola is pretty much unbeatable.

    Bowl of yogurt topped with roasted cherries and granola.

    This post was sponsored by the Northwest Cherry Growers. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the sponsors who make Real + Vibrant possible!

    Northwest cherry season is in full swing again and I couldn’t be more excited to partner with the Northwest Cherry Growers. The sweet taste, seamless texture, and snackable size of their cherries have made this summer superfruit a favorite of mine for years.

    Roasting cherries caramelize and intensify their natural flavor, creating a nice, gooey and fragrant syrup. And the cherries stay more intact roasted in the oven than they would if you were to simmer them on the stove.

    The process is simple: pit and slice into halves, toss with a few simple ingredients and roast until caramelized.

    Ingredients of bowl, including cherries, granola, yogurt, honey, lime, salt, vanilla, oil, and sugar.

    It's all about the cherries

    When it comes to this yogurt bowl, the real star of the show are the fresh Northwest sweet cherries. There are a few other additions to turn them into a sinfully delicious treat: lime juice, vanilla extract, coconut oil, sugar, salt, yogurt, granola, and honey.

    You’ll also need a cherry pitter. These are worth the investment and will make any cherry dish so much easier to make. Don’t have one on hand? You can also pit cherries with a straw (I prefer a metal one) by simply inserting the straw where the stem attaches to the cherry. Push through until the pit pops out.

    How to make

    Detailed ingredient measurements, instructions, and notes can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page. Here is a quick summary:

    Step 1: Preheat oven. Preheat oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Step 2: Prepare the cherries. Pit the cherries and slice each one in half.

    Bowl of cherries and a cherry pitter.

    Step 3: Make the cherry mixture. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cherries, lime juice, vanilla extract, sugar, salt, and oil. Mix well.

    Bowl of cherries mixed with other other ingredients.

    Step 4: Spread on baking sheet. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer.

    Uncooked cherries spread on parchment-lined baking sheet.

    Step 5: Bake for 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a bowl.

    Roasted cherries on baking sheet.

    Step 6: Assemble yogurt bowls. To make the yogurt bowls, serve cherries warm over yogurt with granola and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy immediately.

    Bowl of roasted cherries, yogurt, granola, and cherry yogurt bowl.

    Step 7: Store leftovers. Store leftover roasted cherries in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    How to store leftovers

    Cool roasted cherries down completely before storing them separately in an air-tight glass container in the fridge for up to a week.

    When ready to enjoy, reheat cherries in the microwave or on a skillet until warmed through. Assemble yogurt bowls when ready to serve.

    Roasted cherries in a glass jar.

    Tips and ingredient substitutions

    Here are some ways to make these yogurt bowls your own and the best every time:

    Fresh cherries. I recommend using Northwest-grown cherries. They’re sweet, fresh, juicy, seasonal, and delicious. I don’t recommend using

    Lime juice. The cherries are naturally sweet so the lime juice will balance that delicious deep flavor. If you don’t have any lime juice on hand, lemon juice works just as well.

    Sweetener. While the recipe calls for cane sugar, you can also use honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, or brown sugar.

    Homemade or store-bought granola. You can use homemade or store-bought granola. If you don’t have granola, chopped nuts, such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts, will taste great too.

    Dairy and non-dairy yogurts. While the recipe calls for plain Greek yogurt, you can use any kind of yogurt, including non-dairy yogurt, based on your dietary preference. Use vanilla-flavored yogurt for added sweetness.

    Closeup of cherry yogurt bowl.

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    If you tried this roasted cherry yogurt bowl or any other recipe, be sure to rate the recipe and let me know what you think. Follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook for more delicious recipes.

    Bowl of yogurt topped with roasted cherries and granola.

    Roasted Cherry Yogurt Bowl

    5 from 3 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep time: 10 minutes
    Cook time: 18 minutes
    Total time: 28 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Sapana Chandra
    Easy yogurt bowls topped with seasonal roasted sweet cherries, made in less than 30 minutes! Enjoy for breakfast or as a snack or dessert. They take just 10 minutes of prep and then go straight into the oven.

    Ingredients

    Roasted sweet cherries

    • 1 pound Northwest-grown sweet cherries, about 3 cups
    • 1 lime, juiced
    • 2 tablespoons cane sugar
    • ½ tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch of salt

    For each servings

    • 4 oz plain Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup roasted sweet cherries
    • ¼ cup granola
    • honey, to taste

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Pit the cherries and slice each one in half.
    • In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cherries, lime juice, vanilla extract, sugar, salt, and oil. Mix well.
    • Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet in an even layer.
    • Bake for 18 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a bowl.
    • Assemble yogurt bowls. Serve cherries warm over yogurt with granola and a drizzle of honey. Enjoy immediately.
    • Store leftover roasted cherries in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

    Notes

    • Use fresh cherries. I recommend using Northwest-grown cherries. They’re fresh, juicy, seasonal, and delicious. I don’t recommend using
    • Lime juice: The cherries are naturally sweet so the lime juice will balance that delicious deep flavor. If you don’t have any lime juice on hand, lemon juice works just as well.
    • Sweetener: While the recipe calls for cane sugar, you can also use honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, or brown sugar.
    • Granola: You can use homemade or store-bought granola. If you don’t have granola, chopped nuts, such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts, will taste great too.
    • Yogurt: While the recipe calls for plain Greek yogurt, you can use any kind of yogurt, including non-dairy yogurt, based on your dietary preference. Use vanilla-flavored yogurt for added sweetness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 58mg, Potassium: 390mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 157IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 193mg, Iron: 2mg
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
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    About Sapana Chandra, MS, CHC

    Sapana Chandra is a certified health coach, author of Plant Power Bowls, and founder of Real +Vibrant. Here you’ll find simply delicious vegetarian recipes with step-by-step photo instructions – recipes you’ll be excited to enjoy and share with your loved ones.

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