Grape-Nuts Yogurt Topping
Grape-Nuts Yogurt Topping is a simple, crunchy breakfast or snack topping made by sprinkling Grape-Nuts cereal over yogurt. It typically involves just two ingredients: plain or flavored yogurt and the distinctive, crunchy Grape-Nuts cereal. This combination is a popular and enduring breakfast staple in North America.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This topping is high in carbohydrates and dietary fiber, providing a good source of energy. A typical serving (about 1/2 cup yogurt with 2 tablespoons of Grape-Nuts) has roughly 150-200 calories, with notable nutrients including iron, B vitamins, and fiber from the cereal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 8 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.75 mg |
| Niacin | 5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Folate | 100 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
Per 1/4 cup (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes it unique is the texture contrast between the creamy yogurt and the exceptionally crunchy, almost granola-like cereal, which was originally developed in the late 19th century. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of combining a probiotic-rich food (yogurt) with a high-fiber cereal for a satisfying, gut-friendly meal.
