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60-Second Maple Pecan Skyr Bowl Recipe

The 60-Second Maple Pecan Skyr Bowl combines plain skyr, chopped pecans, and pure maple syrup in one no-cook serving. It takes about one minute to assemble when the pecans are already chopped, although a Google exact-phrase search did not verify it as an established published recipe. Skyr is a thick cultured dairy product with a high-protein base. Its mild flavor works with the rich pecans and concentrated sweetness of maple syrup.

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What you need for one bowl

Use a single 5.3-ounce container of plain skyr as the base. The following amounts provide sweetness and crunch without overwhelming it: Start with one teaspoon of syrup, taste, and add the second only if needed. Finely chopped pecans distribute more evenly, while coarsely chopped pieces create more noticeable crunch.

  • 5.3 ounces plain skyr
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup

How to make it in 60 seconds

Place the cold skyr in a bowl, then assemble the toppings: The 60-second estimate covers assembly rather than chopping or cooking. Pre-chopped pecans make that timing realistic; preparing whole nuts will add another step.

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  • Stir the skyr briefly to loosen it.
  • Scatter the chopped pecans over the surface.
  • Drizzle one teaspoon of maple syrup across the top.
  • Taste and add the remaining teaspoon if desired.

Protein, fat, and added sugar

According to Icelandic Provisions' plain skyr information, its 5.3-ounce serving contains 120 calories, 17 grams of protein, 3 grams of total sugar, and no added sugar. Other brands may have different nutrition values. Pecans add unsaturated fat, fiber, protein, and minerals.

The American Pecan Council reports those values for a 28-gram serving, which is larger than the tablespoon used here. Maple syrup is the ingredient to measure deliberately. The FDA's added-sugars guidance classifies maple syrup as added sugar and sets a 50-gram Daily Value on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Meal-prep and storage

For advance preparation, portion the skyr and maple syrup into a sealed container. Pack the pecans separately and add them before eating so they remain crisp.

Keep the bowl refrigerated at 40°F or below. The USDA's dairy-storage guidance says yogurt should not remain at room temperature for more than two hours.

Allergy-friendly changes

The FDA identifies milk and pecans as major food allergens. Anyone avoiding milk can substitute a dairy-free cultured product, though its protein content and texture may differ from skyr.

For a pecan or tree-nut allergy, use a tolerated seed topping or omit the crunch entirely. Check every package label when cross-contact is a concern.


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