Fruit and granola bowls

A fruit and granola bowl is a popular breakfast or snack dish consisting of a base of crunchy granola, topped with fresh or frozen fruits, and often a creamy element like yogurt or milk. It's a versatile, modern staple found in cafes and homes worldwide, with roots in health-food movements.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the fruit and granola, with a moderate amount of fat from nuts or seeds in the granola and a good source of dietary fiber. A standard bowl provides key nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and antioxidants, with a calorie range roughly between 300-500 kcal per serving depending on ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	65 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	28 g
Sodium	150 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Iron	3 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Manganese	1.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Folate	50 mcg

Per 1 bowl (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Granola itself has historical ties to 19th-century health reform movements in the United States. Nutritionally, the bowl's combination of fiber, healthy fats, and protein from nuts or yogurt makes it a more sustained-energy option than many breakfast cereals.