Snack 3 min 1 bowl
The Magnesium Bowl: Yogurt, Seeds & Dark Chocolate
Over 40% of the daily magnesium value from food, plus 29 g of protein.
Per serving
- Protein
- 29 g
- 58% DV
- Calories
- 380
- kcal
- Fiber
- 6 g
- 21% DV
- Magnesium
- 180 mg
- 43% DV
Carbs 25 g · fat 20 g · sugars 16 g (incl. natural) · calcium 285 mg · potassium 675 mg · sodium 75 mg. We did the math: each ingredient by weight with USDA FoodData Central values, and the protein powder from its label. Brands differ a little.
Before buying a magnesium supplement, it's worth knowing how far food can take you. Pumpkin seeds are one of the richest sources there is, and almonds and dark chocolate add more. This bowl covers over 40% of the daily value — and works as an evening snack.
Ingredients
1 bowl
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (200 g)
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds (15 g)
- about 12 almonds (15 g)
- 1 square dark chocolate, 70–85%, chopped (10 g)
- a few blueberries (40 g)
- 2 strawberries, sliced (40 g)
How to make it
- 1
Spoon the yogurt into a bowl.
- 2
Top with the berries, pumpkin seeds, almonds and chocolate.
Kitchen notes
- The daily value for magnesium is 420 mg; this bowl has about 180 mg.
- Magnesium supports normal muscle and nerve function. If food isn't enough, our magnesium guide explains the forms (glycinate, citrate…) and what's on the labels.
- Raw pumpkin seeds bought in bulk are much cheaper than small roasted snack bags.
Going deeper: our label-checked guide →
More from the kitchen
Nutrition sources for this recipe
- Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat — USDA FoodData Central #170894
- Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried — USDA FoodData Central #170556
- Nuts, almonds — USDA FoodData Central #170567
- Chocolate, dark, 70-85% cacao solids — USDA FoodData Central #170273
- Blueberries, raw — USDA FoodData Central #171711
- Strawberries, raw — USDA FoodData Central #167762