Take a pot of plain, natural yogurt and finish with one of these inspired sweet or savoury toppings. We guarantee they'll elevate yogurt from simple to special.

Scoop out a hole in a small chilled watermelon and fill it with plain yogurt. Finish with a sprinkling of banana slices, blueberries, blackcurrants and raspberries. It's perfect on a hot summer’s day and the best bit is that you can eat the bowl too.

This pretty dish would make an ideal light lunch or starter. The yogurt is embellished with cubes of pickled beetroot, pomegranate seeds, toasted corn and fresh mint.

Love Cheerios but fancy something a bit different? Layer yogurt with Cheerios and sliced banana, then finish with a drizzle of maple syrup for a breakfast that turns cereal something into something classy.

Healthier than ice cream or mousse, this yogurt-based dessert still boasts a decadent topping of popcorn smothered in a warm caramel sauce. Use salted popcorn for a sweet-savoury combo.

Create a ruby-red compote of stewed rhubarb and strawberries then add a dollop to fresh, creamy yogurt for a memorable breakfast. You can use any leftover compote on ice cream, slathered on cake or in pavlova.

This is simple but a stunner. Lay thin segments of blood orange on top of a bowl of honey-sweetened yogurt (to offset the tartness from the oranges) and add a handful of walnut halves for a nutritious light snack.

Soft, baked peaches with a scattering of crunchy granola and juicy raisins works as a wholesome summer dessert when stone fruit is at its best.

Use a thick yogurt for this Middle Eastern-inspired dish. Half a roasted aubergine is bejewelled with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint. Finish with a generous glug of olive oil and serve with warm pitta.

If you’re cooking Middle Eastern food, this versatile combination with crushed pistachios, pomegranate seeds and cashews can work as a dip, a side or – if you add some honey to the yogurt – a light dessert.

Marinate vegetable du jour, cauliflower, in turmeric and grill or roast before placing on top of fresh yogurt. The final flourish is a sprinkling of fresh herbs like dill and flat leaf parsley, and a few caraway seeds to lift the dish.

Take inspiration from the creative folk and top yogurt topping experts at New York's Chobani Café. This sunny dish has small dollops of marmalade, orange segments and crunchy waffle pieces.

Cilbir is a classic Turkish recipe of poached eggs in dill and garlic yogurt. It’s often served drizzled with a warm chilli butter sauce and finished with chilli flakes. It's easy to make and a real crowd-pleaser: the perfect weekend brunch dish.

Not just a pretty face, this yogurt bowl has all the makings of a great breakfast or pick-me-up snack. If you haven't got the patience to arrange the ingredients, just chuck them all in: crunchy granola, fresh fruit, fresh coconut and goji berries.

Chocolate and nuts are a classic combination and great with creamy yogurt. Shave or break up dark chocolate and mix with chopped walnuts to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Spice lovers will delight in this easy recipe, which combines hot chillies and cool yogurt. Deseed and cut chilli peppers lengthways, fry until soft and slightly charred then, once cool, remove the skin and marinate in red wine vinegar. Drain, season and mix into olive oil then place in the middle of a bowl of yogurt.

Make you own version of Chobani SoHo's incredible chocolate and berry-filled yogurt at home. Swirl Nutella and honey swirls into plain yogurt and top with dark chocolate pieces, hazelnuts and raspberries.

Stir honey or agave syrup into yogurt then follow with a generous sprinkle of matcha powder for a breakfast with vivid green hues. Alternatively, stir matcha into the yogurt to turn it green and top with sliced banana, berries and chia seeds.

This mouthwatering Indian street food tops fried lentil dumplings with thick yogurt which is then drizzled in tamarind chutney and sprinkled with chopped herbs.

This is a great idea for an appetiser. Mix minced garlic into quality yogurt then sprinkle chopped green herbs, nuts, oil and a squeeze of citrus. You could use parsley, basil, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice for a Mediterranean mix; or mint, coriander, crushed peanuts, sesame oil and lime juice for a southeast Asian-inspired dip. Serve with flatbreads.

Say goodbye to milk and make thick, creamy yogurt the hero of your breakfast bowl. Top with cornflakes or substitute for another cereal like muesli or granola.

For a fresh, healthy breakfast or lunch, top yogurt with avocado and quinoa. Finish with a drizzle with lemon-infused oil and micro-herbs. You could serve with sourdough or rye bread.

Crown yogurt with slices of kiwi, apple and figs and garnish with blueberries and fresh mint. You can also add pomegranate seeds and cherries for a colourful breakfast bowl.

Almonds are a good source of vitamin E, protein and a worthy addition to a yogurt bowl. Include some grapes and banana for natural sweetness and you’ve got yourself a winner.

Radish, dill and cucumber works especially well on lemon and garlic-infused thick, chilled yogurt. Spoon onto crusty bread for a summery lunch.

Whizz up some frozen mango chunks and pour on Greek yogurt. Garnish with fresh mint for a refreshing dessert.

Make a glass of yogurt look really special by layering yogurt with granola and adorning the top with pretty edible flowers. A little honey will add extra sweetness.

This particular dish consists of garlic-infused yogurt, chickpeas, raw baby spinach and spicy roasted carrots, but you can adapt the toppings to suit your tastes or to use up whatever fresh produce you have in the fridge.

Stir the juice of a lemon through some yogurt and sprinkle roasted pine nuts, finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, a little thyme and salt on top for a satisfying savoury snack.

Stir chia seeds into yogurt and leave overnight, then finish with sliced banana and crushed peanuts for a nourishing breakfast.

Sometimes simple is best. Take advantage of surplus preserves and add a generous dollop of strawberry jam to Greek yogurt.