Budget Bytes

18 April 2010

blueberry & banana "yoatgurt"

$0.64 per bowl
I ran across the concept of "yoatgurt" (yogurt and oatmeal) the other day on Bran Apetit and was immediately intrigued. I love oats and I love yogurt so substituting the cold milk that I usually pour over my oats with cold yogurt seemed quite natural and delicious. It appears that fans of yoatgurt usually opt for greek yogurt but I really can't see paying more money for yogurt that has simply had some of the water strained out. Yeah, I know, its thicker, creamier and yummier but plain 'ol vanilla yogurt did me just fine here. Lemon yogurt would have been even more delicious with the blueberries and bananas... Mmmmm...

Anyway, I usually make steel cut oats but I wanted the flakey, flat texture of old fashioned rolled oats for this recipe. Plus I had some left over old fashioned oats from making apple crisp and I'm all about using up what's already in the cabinet. I wouldn't recommend quick oats because they don't have enough texture to contrast the gooey yogurt. Top your yoatgurt with whatever you like in your oats. Brandi at Bran Apetit uses almond butter which would be absolutely scrumptious.

Welcome to the wonderful world of yoatgurt, I hope you stay a while.

Blueberry & Banana Yoatgurt

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Total Recipe cost: $0.64
Servings Per Recipe: 1 bowl
Prep time: 5 min. Cook time: 3 min. Total: 8 min.

INGREDIENTS COST
1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats $0.07
2/3 cup water $0.00
1/3 cup vanilla yogurt $0.30
1/4 cup frozen blueberries $0.17
1/2 small banana $0.10
TOTAL $0.64


STEP 1: Place 1/3 cup rolled oats and 2/3 cup water in a microwave safe bowl (add a SMALL pinch of salt, if desired). Microwave on high for one minute. Stir and microwave on high for another minute. Watch the oats and make sure they don't boil over. You may have to stir once or twice during the second minute to keep it from over flowing.

STEP 2: Once the oats have cooked, stir them and let them sit and thicken for about a minute. Top the oats with 1/3 cup of yogurt, 1/4 cup of frozen blueberries and 1/2 of a banana (sliced). ...Or whatever else you want on your yoatmeal!

I know, I can hear you now, "HALF of a banana? What you talkin' bout Willis?!"

I find bananas rather filling and combined with oatmeal and yogurt, one whole banana would just be too much. Maybe it's not too much for you but if it is, simply slice the other half, place it in a zip lock bag or resealable container and save it for the next day. Or, surprise your loved one with a yummy bowl of yoatmeal and use the other half of the banana there. OR, slice and freeze the other half to use in smoothies. Frozen banana gives smoothies the most wonderful ice cream-like texture! Or... just eat the other half as a snack. Lots of options so don't cry over the unused half banana :)

Blueberry & Banana Yoatgurt

I really wish I had taken a picture of it slightly stirred up... It was gorgeous!

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11 Comments:

  • At April 18, 2010 at 11:38 AM , Blogger DreamCyn said...

    I love your blog! It's such a great idea, the food is wonderful, and the pictures look great!

    <3

     
  • At April 18, 2010 at 11:41 AM , Blogger Coconut Recipes said...

    Looks great! Sooo pretty.

    Sarah.j.s.

     
  • At April 18, 2010 at 12:14 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    I like to make my own thick yogurt, it's so easy! When I find plain yogurt on special, I buy it and then strain it at home through a clean piece of fabric: I tie the four corners together and let hang over a bowl. It's better with fat yogurt otherwise you'll lose alot of liquid and end up with little yogurt, unless you leave it out for a shorter time. It's so good with toasted pita bred and topped with some olive oil and fresh herbs (among so many other possibilities).
    Sophie

     
  • At April 18, 2010 at 12:55 PM , Blogger Quantum Amy said...

    I also make my own Greek style yogurt. I line a colander with coffee filters over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The strained yogurt has such a nice creamy texture. You can easily use if as a substitution for sour cream too.

     
  • At April 18, 2010 at 2:30 PM , Blogger Beth M said...

    I've actually made it before too, we used it to make tzatziki and it was really delicious. I just don't like how little you end up with after draining. I somehow feel cheated :( I wonder how the cost of store bought greek/drained yogurt compares to draining it yourself from store bought regular yogurt. Both ways the cost / volume will be more than regular yogurt. Hmmm, it may be time for a Budget Bytes experiment!

     
  • At April 18, 2010 at 5:31 PM , Blogger Jun Belen said...

    Wonderful idea. I have to try this one of these days.

     
  • At April 18, 2010 at 10:35 PM , Anonymous Kate said...

    This looks like it was inspired by the breakfasts the Germans enjoy; Muesli (basically granola) in a bowl of yogurt with fruit. I pretty much lived off this cheap breakfast when I stayed there. All the options mean you can change it up a ton without getting tired of the same old thing.

     
  • At April 19, 2010 at 12:43 AM , Blogger CuteEverything.com said...

    Great recipe! I eat yogurt or oatmeal every day for breakfast, but I have never thought of combining them! Thank you!

     
  • At April 19, 2010 at 2:20 PM , Anonymous Seattle DUI lawyer said...

    Simple, easy, and very good for your health. Great idea for breakfast.

     
  • At April 25, 2010 at 2:11 PM , Anonymous zoom yummy said...

    Yum! It looks delicious! Petra :)

     
  • At January 28, 2013 at 11:26 AM , Blogger planethalia said...

    I always need to eat less greek yogurt than regular yogurt, so I think its a pretty good deal. Plus, I substitute it for sour cream, So that's one less container of a semiperishable dairy product in the fridge.

     

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