Savory Greek Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

Why it works

Starting the day with a savoury, high-protein bowl sidesteps the sugar-then-crash pattern that sweet breakfasts create. Greek yogurt brings around 20 g of protein, while the olive oil, olives and seeds add anti-inflammatory fats.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved
• 5 olives, pitted
• 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• to taste dried oregano, salt and black pepper

Method

1. Spoon the Greek yogurt into a shallow bowl and spread it out with the back of the spoon.
2. Arrange the cucumber, tomatoes and olives over the top in loose piles rather than mixing them in - it keeps the textures separate.
3. Scatter over the pumpkin seeds.
4. Season with a pinch of salt, a good grind of black pepper and a pinch of dried oregano.
5. Finish with the olive oil poured over in a slow drizzle, and eat straight away.

Swaps

Add a soft-boiled egg for more protein, or a spoonful of hummus on the side.