How to Create a Granola and Yogurt Breakfast Charcuterie Tray

Start off your morning with this delicious and healthy breakfast charcuterie tray.

Piled high with fruit, bowls or yogurt and crunchy granola, this charcutuerie board is easy to make and a perfect brunch or breakfast dish. We made this breakfast charcuterie tray for a recent family brunch with a few friends and served it up with some scrambled eggs and popovers for a simple and easy meal.

Below you can see exactly how we created this delicious board as well as some suggestions for alternatives. You can also find our favorite ingredients to help you create charcuterie boards and our top choices for buying a new board.

Why Make a Granola and Yogurt Breakfast Charcuterie Tray?

When people say ‘charcuterie’ the first thing to come to mind is a board full of cheese and meats. While traditional charcuterie boards focused on cured meats, modern charcuterie boards or charcuterie trays are the perfect way to serve up any food you can imagine, at any time of day.

A breakfast charcuterie tray is an easy and attractive way to lay out your ingredients and make it easy to assemble a perfect breakfast. In fact, one of our favorite ways to create a charcuterie board is for breakfast. Here are just a few reasons we think a fruit, yogurt and granola charcuterie board is a great idea:

• Delicious: this board is full of flavor and is a tasty way to start the day
• Impressive: Instead of serving up just the ingredients, compiling them artfully on a breakfast tray or board elevates your breakfast into an impressive display
• Healthy: Starting your breakfast with yogurt, fruit and granola is a great and healthy way to start the day
• Adaptable: this board is highly adaptable and you can substitute ingredients, or let people pick their favorite foods
• Easy: this board only takes a few minutes to assemble and is so easy to make.

Selecting Your Ingredients

Yogurt

When curating a yogurt and granola charcuterie board, it’s important to offer variety that caters to different dietary preferences. Opt for a selection of yogurts, including Greek yogurt for its creamy richness, regular yogurt for a lighter option, and dairy-free alternatives for those with lactose sensitivities.

Granola

The granola you choose plays a pivotal role in adding texture and flavor diversity to your charcuterie board. Opt for a variety of granola flavors such as nutty, fruity, and even chocolate-infused. The contrast between the crunchiness of granola and the creaminess of yogurt creates an enticing palate experience. Each type of granola brings its unique character, enhancing the overall taste and visual appeal of the board.

Fruit

You can choose almost any fruit for this breakfast charcuterie tray. Fresh, vibrant fruits not only contribute to the aesthetic appeal but also goes well with yogurt and granola. Berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries provide a burst of color and tanginess that complements the creaminess of yogurt. Sliced bananas add natural sweetness, while tropical fruits like mango and pineapple lend a refreshing twist. The key is to choose fruits that offer a balance of flavors and textures.

Cut fruit into bite sized pieces to make it was to add to a bowl full of yogurt and granola.

Dried fruit also makes a great choice for a granola and yogurt breakfast tray.

Arranging Your Granola Board

Arranging this board is incredibly easy!

Start by adding granola and fruit to small bowls based on the number of people you will be serving. Assuming 1 cup of yogurt/person.

Place these bowls on a large tray or charcuterie board. We piled 2 boards together to add a bit of extra space. Place your bowls on the boards as the foundation of your board. Pile up your fruit around the board in groups and rows. Break up colors, shapes, sizes and textures.

You can also create a separate fruit charcuterie board and serve the yogurt and granola separately.

Other Options

This board is the basic building block for a granola breakfast board, but there are lots if alternative ingredients you can add to make this board even more fun. Consider the following ingredients:

• Nuts and seeds (almonds, walnuts, pecans) and seeds (chia, flax, sunflower) for added crunch and nutrition.
• Honey: add honey to mix into plain yogurt
• Jelly and Jam: these are great sweeteners that can be added to yogurt
• Dark Chocolate: add dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs for an indulgent touch.
• Edible flowers and garnish for decoration

Fruit, Yogurt, and Granola Breakfast Charcuterie Tray Recipe

Final Thoughts

Creating a yogurt and granola charcuterie board is an enjoyable and delicious way to elevate your breakfast or snack time. With careful ingredient selection, thoughtful arrangement, and a touch of creativity, you can craft a stunning spread that’s not only satisfying but also visually stunning.

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