One of my favorite parts of farmers market season is how quickly breakfast starts feeling
fresh again.
This week’s haul from the Frankfort Farmers Market included beautiful strawberries from a Michigan farm that honestly didn’t need much—but turning them into this brown butter strawberry yogurt bowl made them taste amazing!
This recipe is simple, slightly elevated, and perfect for slow spring and summer mornings.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in under 15 minutes
- Perfect for fresh farmers market strawberries
- Feels elevated but incredibly easy
- Great for breakfast, brunch, or even a snack
🍓 Ingredients
For the Strawberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- Squeeze of lemon juice
For the Brown Butter Crumble
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup granola
- Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
For the Bowl
- Vanilla Greek yogurt
- Extra honey for drizzling
- Fresh mint (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Strawberries
Add sliced strawberries to a bowl with honey and lemon juice. Stir gently and let sit while preparing the crumble.
Step 2: Make the Brown Butter Granola
In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
Add granola and stir for 1–2 minutes until lightly toasted.
Let cool slightly.
Step 3: Assemble the Bowl
Add yogurt to a bowl and top with strawberries, brown butter granola, and a drizzle of honey.
Finish with fresh mint if desired.
💡 Variations & Additions
This bowl is easy to customize:
- Add bluberries or any other fresh fruit
- Use whipped ricotta instead of yogurt
- Add chia seeds or almonds for extra texture
- Top with basil for a more elevated flavor profile
🌿 Why Farmers Market Strawberries Taste Better
Farmers market strawberries are often picked at peak ripeness, which gives them more flavor and sweetness than grocery store berries.
Because they’re so fresh, simple recipes like this really let them shine.
🥄 Final Thoughts
This is the kind of breakfast that feels seasonal in the best way—fresh strawberries, creamy yogurt, warm buttery granola, and minimal effort.
Exactly the kind of thing I want to make all summer long.
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