Strawberry Shortcake Yogurt Bowls

Strawberry shortcake crumbs are stirred into Greek yogurt and then topped with fresh strawberries, more shortcake crumbs, a drizzle of homemade quick and easy strawberry syrup, and a little granola for added crunch and flavour. Strawberry Shortcake Yogurt Bowls make a great summer Sunday brunch menu option!

What if I told you that you could make a batch of homemade strawberry shortcake crumbs today and save yourself all the time in the world putting together a delicious breakfast for several days over the next few weeks!? Stir those crumbs into some yogurt and top with granola and fresh strawberries to make my Strawberry Shortcake Yogurt Bowls! They are so good!

I have been on a yogurt kick for months. Almost every morning, I eat a bowl of Greek yogurt with berries and granola. Most of the time, it’s the PC Organic Honey Almond. It has just the right amount of sweetness and lots of crunch. One morning last summer, I was putting together breakfast with the intention of sitting outside because it was such a beautiful, bright sunny morning. When I opened the cupboard to get the granola, I saw the leftover strawberry shortcake crumbs and decided to use them up. I had fresh strawberries in the fridge and in the end, this recipe practically created itself!

In addition to the granola and strawberry shortcake crumbs, I topped my yogurt bowl with a little drizzle of my homemade strawberry syrup. That is completely optional, but if you want it and don’t have the time or desire to make it, you can buy little jars of strawberry syrup at most grocery stores. They are often found near the ice cream cones because they are most often associated with ice cream topping. And, finally, just because I had it, I threw on a few pomegranate arils as well.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE CRUMBS

Remember those pink and white ice cream bars with the strawberry-flavoured crumb coating? I do! In fact, they were my favourite ice cream bar when I was growing up. Now that I’m older, I don’t care much for ice cream, because it doesn’t seem to agree with me. I’m not lactose intolerant, but ice cream makes me feel bloated and blah, so I stay away from it as much as possible.

Now, in the instance that the ice cream in question is strawberry, I can’t pass it up. Because of the fact that I’m not a fan of ice cream, it is safe to assume that I am not an ice cream connoisseur. So, go easy on me when I tell you that my favourite ice cream is cheap ice cream, and the more artificial the strawberry flavour, the more I love it! I won’t name the brands that I like, but they package their ice cream in boxes. That’s all I’m going to say!

The number of Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars I ate when I was a kid is too high to count. I don’t remember the brand, but the closest I can find are these by Good Humor. (I had to re-type ‘humor’ about five times before I could get my brain to let go of the O that should be in there – humour – it’s the Canadian in me!) Something tells me that in the 80s, the go-to brand was Nestle. Anyway, I digress!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THIS RECIPE

You might have guessed by now that you need a batch of Strawberry Shortcake Crumbs. Go ahead, and click on the link. It will open and new page so you won’t lose this one. The following is a list of the ingredients needed to prepare this recipe. For exact amounts and measurements, refer to the printable recipe card located near the bottom of this post.

To Make the Crumbs:

• Vanilla Pudding – Just a plain box of powdered mix is all you need. There’s no need to mix it according to the instructions on the package.
• Strawberry Jello – Again, this is just the powder. You will use the powder as it is – no need to mix it and let it set.
• Flour – Regular all-purpose flour is good.
• Butter – I used salted butter to offset some of the sweetness. Unsalted butter is certainly okay too.
• Golden Oreos – These are vanilla-flavoured Oreos. You’ll use one full package of Golden Oreos.

To Prepare the Remainder of the Recipe:

• Greek Yogurt – You can use either plain or vanilla yogurt. I like to use plain because the vanilla tends to be too sweet with the addition of the shortcake crumbs and strawberry syrup.
• Strawberries
• Strawberry Syrup
• Granola

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE YOGURT BOWLS

Before you begin this recipe, make sure that you have prepared the strawberry shortcake crumbs first. They must be fully cooled before you start to assemble. Once the crumbs have been taken care of, it’s time to prepare the recipe as follows.

Fold 3/4 cup of the strawberry shortcake crumbs into the yogurt. Halve the yogurt into two bowls. Use the back of a spoon to swirl the surface of the yogurt. Drizzle over two tablespoons of the strawberry syrup into each bowl. Sprinkle the granola and the remaining strawberry shortcake crumbs over the surface of the yogurt, keeping it to one side of the bowl. Next, top with the strawberries. Drizzle with a tablespoon of strawberry syrup. Serve and enjoy!

MORE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE RECIPES

We love the homemade Strawberry Shortcake Crumbs that you will need to prepare first before you start to make your biscotti. In fact, we love those crumbs so much that I will often make a double batch! You will most likely find dozens of ways to use them up, but one of my favourite ways is to stir some into a bowl of plain yogurt and top it with fresh strawberries. Let me share with you some of my favourite strawberry shortcake recipes!

Looking to impress? This Strawberry Shortcake Tiramisu is just the thing! It’s just so gorgeous and is quite the showstopper. Set it whole on your table before serving it and allow everyone to take in the sight! On a smaller scale, I have these Strawberry Shortcake Truffles. They are absolutely delicious! Keep the reddish-pink theme by using candy melts to dip the truffles into! Finally, how about these No Bake Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecakes? I make them in individual glasses so that serving is a breeze!

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