Greek yoghurt with honey and walnuts

Greek yoghurt with honey and walnuts: a creamy recipe with Greek yoghurt, crunchy walnuts, honey and a pinch of sea salt.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 280 kcal per serving
• Protein: 15 g
• Fat: 18 g
• Carbs: 12 g

Ingredients

• 150 g Greek yoghurt
• 1 pinch of sea salt
• 30 g walnuts
• 1 tsp honey

Method

You’ll need: mixing bowl

1. Put the yoghurt in a bowl and smooth it out.
2. Roughly chop the walnuts and scatter them loosely over the yoghurt.
3. Drizzle the honey over the top in a thin stream so it spreads evenly.
4. Sprinkle over a small pinch of sea salt.
5. Leave it like that for a moment or eat it straight away, so the yoghurt and walnuts keep their texture.
6. Serve the yoghurt with a spoon and enjoy it fresh.

Good to know

Sometimes the simplest bowls are the most enjoyable. Creamy, crunchy, lightly sweet and with a little salty edge.

Swaps

150 g Greek yoghurt → 150 g skyr (more protein, usually less fat) 150 g Greek yoghurt → 150 g low-fat quark (more protein) 1 tsp honey → 2–3 tbsp berries (sweetness from fruit, more fibre) 30 g walnuts → 20–25 g almonds (more protein, more vitamin E)

Allergens

Contains milk and tree nuts (walnuts). For small children, chop the walnuts finely – and no honey for babies under one year old; in pregnancy, use yoghurt made from pasteurised milk.

Frequently asked questions

Do walnuts really contain omega-3 fatty acids?

Yes, walnuts provide alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid. It's different from the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish.

Is the honey in this recipe more than just sweetness?

Besides sugar, honey contains small amounts of plant compounds and enzymes, which vary by type. Overall, its nutritional contribution is rather small.

Which minerals are in Greek yoghurt?

Greek yoghurt typically provides calcium and phosphorus, and often vitamin B12 too. The exact values depend on the fat content and the brand.

Why does a pinch of sea salt go well with it?

Sea salt mainly brings sodium and changes how you perceive sweetness and acidity. Other minerals are usually only present in very small traces.

Is there lactose in Greek yoghurt, and how much?

Greek yoghurt often contains a little less lactose than regular yoghurt. With pronounced lactose intolerance or a milk protein allergy, though, it can still cause problems.