4 Fitness Pros Share Their Favorite Yogurt Recipes

Whether you are looking to maintain an active lifestyle or are on a quest to start a new one, most fitness professionals agree that breakfast is a fundamental meal in one’s day. That’s why having a go-to list of easy-to- make recipes that are delicious and good for you, is so important.

For some fresh ideas, we collaborated with four popular fitness influencers to see how they would incorporate a dairy-free almond yogurt alternative—along with fruits, nuts and grains—into their active lifestyles.

We used Silk Almond, a new dairy-free, vegan certified, soy-free yogurt alternative that has a deliciously creamy almond taste.

1. Melissa Eckman (Melisfit and Yogspiration)

Press PLAY if you LOVE breakfast!!! I have teamed up with @foodbeast and @lovemysilk to share one of my favorite breakfast recipes with you using the new Silk Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative! I have a hard time eating dairy in the morning and not only does this yogurt taste like the real deal, you can make unlimited recipes with it!! Comment below if you would try this Matcha & fruit parfait recipe out and let me know what you would add to your yogurt! 💚 #ad

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Founder of the Melisfit and Yogspiration blogs, Melissa Eckman, a yoga and fitness instructor created a space where her followers can find personal tips on health, yoga and wellness. Melissa says the secret to her best morning ever ‘starts with an incredible workout’ and is immediately followed by a delicious breakfast.

“I think what’s hard for most people is staying on track, so the morning is the most integral part.”

She also likes to incorporate matcha powder with her dairy-free yogurt alternative, because matcha contains levels of natural caffeine that can help keep you feeling active all day long.

Melissa’s recipe: Silk Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative Vanilla Variety, sliced kiwi, sliced banana, matcha powder, topped with agave syrup, shredded coconut and granola.

2. Katie Dunlop, Love Sweat Fitness

If you have the LSF Hot Body Meal Plan you know yogurt is one of my favorite snacks! It’s packed with protein & goodness! {PRESS PLAY} my recipe the new Silk Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative. I partnered with @LoveMySilk and @Foodbeast to create the perfect post-workout snack! It’s so bomb & tastes like summer in a cup! . Why it’s perfection: 🥜Pistachios: -contains fats, carbs & protein -6g protein per ounce (highest but) -Lower fat -No salt -Lower calories . 🍍Mango -Fiber -Digestion -Help clear skin & hair vitamin a and c to help rebuild collagen -Antioxidants . 🌴Coconut -Potassium magnesium and electrolytes to help recovery -McT can help burn more calories because they’re metabolized differently -Can help combat illness . Regular yogurt can be tough on a lot of people’s stomachs. This is for sure the BEST yogurt alternative I’ve tried & a great way to get your protein in without dealing with dairy. #teamlsf #lsfhotbody #ad #lsfmealplan

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Health and fitness expert Katie Dunlop is the founder of the lifestyle and fitness blog, Love Sweat Fitness, a community in which women can find inspiration for fun, fast and effective workouts that can be done anywhere.

She explains that it is important for her to include the fats, proteins and carbs that her body needs in order to refuel and repair after a workout. The pistachios, shredded coconut and mango in Katie’s recipe help her incorporate these important nutrients and keep her feeling balanced after a workout.

Katie’s Recipe: Silk Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative Peach Variety topped with sliced mango, shredded coconut, chopped pistachios.

3. Danielle Cuccio, Cuccio Somatology

A big part of @cucciosomatology is living a healthy & happy life! We have teamed up with @lovemysilk and @foodbeast to make one of our favorite Yogurt recipes from @thebeautyblender! Our CEO, @Daniellecuccio, demonstrates a little yoga & her recipe. It’s yummy and their Silk Almond Yogurt is DAIRY FREE/super delicious! 🙌🏻 recipe: Silk Almond Yogurt, Strawberries, Banana, Granola, Goji Berries and Honey! 🙌🏻 #healthyliving #ad

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Los Angeles-based yoga instructor Danielle Cuccio works as a Health Blogger for BeautyBlender.com, a website dedicated to yoga, health, and happiness. Danielle is also the CEO of her own company, Cuccio Somatology.

Danielle believes in taking probiotics frequently, but says if you’re not into taking probiotics, “yogurt can do the trick.” Danielle says her best mornings start with dairy-free yogurt alternative, sliced Goji berries, bananas, strawberries, oats, and a bit of agave syrup.

The goji berries are a great source of energy and contain other essential minerals and antioxidants, according to Danielle.

“When I’m going to teach, I have to be very smart about what I eat, making sure I eat anything that’s going to give me energy and make me feel good.”

Danielle’s recipe: Silk’s Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative Strawberry Variety with sliced Goji berries, bananas, strawberries, oats, and agave syrup.

4. Vevian Vozmediano, Fitalicious Life

I have partnered with @foodbeast & @lovemysilk for this recipe and video🍓made with vanilla almond based yogurt! It’s a great alternative for vegans or anyone who has a dairy sensitivity. Did I mention that’s it’s delicious! It tasted like melted vanilla ice cream! 😍🍦 #lovemysilk #nondairy #yogurtparfait #partner #foodbeast

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Chef, recipe developer and health coach Vevian Vozmediano is as dedicated to her pre-workout meals as she is to the gym. Her workout routine consists of jogging to the gym — and sprinting home, which she says is the greatest way to burn stored fats.

For those who are trying to limit or avoid dairy, Vevian says that Silk Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative is a great starting point.

“This dairy-free yogurt alternative really helps me with my workout because it’s a snack that I can just grab and go,” she said. “Good food sets you up for your day, for your life, for your mood — for everything.”

Vevian’s recipe: Silk’s Almond Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative Vanilla Variety, topped with sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, oats, cacao nibs, and goji berries.

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