Mandarin Protein Yogurt recipe – NUTRITION.FITNESS

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Bowl of creamy yogurt topped with mandarin segments, chia seeds, and a drizzle of honey on a light background

Mandarin Protein Yogurt

This Mandarin Protein Yogurt is a refreshingly light yet satiating dish that pairs tangy mandarin segments with high-protein Greek yogurt or your favourite plant-based alternative. Enhanced with optional chia seeds, flax, or granola for texture and fibre, it’s sweetened naturally and balanced with gut-friendly probiotics. Perfect as a morning boost, post-workout refuel, or midday pick-me-up, this citrus-forward combo delivers on taste, nutrition, and convenience in one spoonful.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Health
Servings 1
Calories 431 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 160 g Greek yogurt use dairy free if preferred
  • 20 g vanilla flavour whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 90 g tinned mandarins in juice drained
  • 20 g pecans roughly chopped
  • 25 g maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 130˚C/260˚F.
  • Mix the pecans and maple syrup. Transfer to a lined baking tray and spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Leave to cool on the tray.
  • Place the yogurt and protein powder in a bowl and stir until smooth.
  • Layer the yogurt and mandarins in a serving bowl or dessert glass. Top with half of the pecan topping. Serve.
  • Cover any leftover dessert and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Store any leftover pecan topping in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 36gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 92mgPotassium: 573mgFiber: 4gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 684IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 317mgIron: 2mg
Keyword mandarin, pecans, protein, yogurt
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