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Published 08/19/2021 Updated 07/03/2026

Since 2018, around this time every year, the ‘Greek momo’ pops up across social media in South Korea. This aesthetically pleasing summer recipe is extremely delicious–To make the Greek momo, you combine creamy greek yogurt with a sweet and juicy peach. In the end, you have the perfect breakfast or brunch treat for yourself, your significant other, and/or friends!

I enjoy eating this on a lazy Sunday morning at home. While the breeze blows into my kitchen, I enjoy softly turning on the radio and preparing with a delicious pot of pour-over coffee. Couldn’t you imagine eating this on a summer morning with a breeze?

A side shot of yogurt and peaches with a spoon. — To Start, You Need Yogurt and Peaches.

What Is the Greek Momo?

The ‘Greek momo’ (그릭모모) is a breakfast item made by removing the pit of a peach and replacing it with greek yogurt in the center. Then, you freeze the peach before placing it on top of a bed of granola. Often, people then top the granola and peach with honey or maple syrup.

While the ‘Greek’ portion of this recipe comes from Greek yogurt, ‘momo’ means ‘peach’ in Japanese.

Like I stated above, this beautiful breakfast item started trending in 2018 when cafes started making and selling them. Since then, this menu has become very popular among Korean and Japanese people as they post their ‘home cafe’ shots and videos on Instagram and Tiktok. You can easily find these Instagram posts under the hashtag #그릭모모.

An overhead shot of all the Greek momo supplies. — Here, We Have All the Ingredients You Need: Peaches, Yogurt, Granola, Mint, and Honey. You Can Also Use Maple Syrup!

Greek Momo Ingredient List:

Below, I list the ingredients used to make this perfect breakfast recipe:

Peaches
Greek Yogurt
Granola
Honey OR Maple Syrup
Mint

A side shot of supplies to make this peach treat! — Once Again, All the Supplies You Need.

Greek Momo Tips & Tricks:

Here, I list some helpful tips & tricks to help you make this light and refreshing greek momo recipe. If you have any questions, leave a comment below or email me at [email protected]!

How to Make Your Greek Momo:

If you want to eat the skin, wash your fruit with a bit of baking soda and water. This helps remove some of the pesticides that may be present. Also, the fruit has had plenty of people touch it during the picking, transporting, and selling process. If you decide to remove the peel, you need to wait until after you remove the pit and fill it with yogurt.
To remove the pit, slice off the top of the peach. Then, using a paring knife, cut into the fruit around the pit. You can use a spoon or tongs to remove the pit.
Next, fill the peach with your yogurt.

A side shot of a peach filled with yogurt. — Fill the Peach With Greek Yogurt! You Can Use Plain or Vanilla.

Using a paring knife, remove the peach skin if you do not want to eat it. You need to remove it at this point for a few reasons. First, you cannot remove it before you remove the pit. If you do, the peach will fall apart during the pit removal process. Second, you cannot do it right after removing the pit. At this point, there is a large hole in the center of the peach. The hole causes the structure of the peach to be weak. You can accidentally break it during the peeling process. Place the yogurt into the peach. Then, you can easily peel it while holding the peach hole-up! Note that it may be a sticky process!
Then, wrap the peach in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for one-to-two hours. This hardens the peach and yogurt.
Finally, place the peach upside down over granola. You can top the peach with honey, maple syrup, and/or fresh mint!

We hope you enjoy making this recipe. I enjoy using vanilla Greek yogurt and honey when making Greek momo. Also, I prefer using chocolate granola!

A close up shot of a Greek momo treat. — A Peeled Greek Momo Treat.

Korean ‘Greek Momo’ Frequently Asked Questions:

Now that we have learned some tips & tricks for making this Greek momo recipe, I want to answer some questions you may have as well! If I do not answer your question, feel free to leave a comment in the section below or email me at [email protected].

Does This Recipe Contain Major Allergens? (Gluten, Soy, Etc.)

Before listing all of the major allergens, I want to state that all of my recipes are naturally gluten-free. On this blog, I only use and recommend gluten-free ingredients and brands. That being said, I list gluten as a potential allergen when necessary–this is because many ingredients (such as soy sauce, gochujang, and doenjang) contain gluten unless you specifically buy gluten-free versions. Not only is this true for gluten, but it is true for other major allergens as well. As such, I always list allergy substitutions in the next section of my post.

This recipe does not contain 4 of the 9 major allergens. It does not contain:

Fish
Crustacean Shellfish
Sesame
Soybean

This recipe does contain 5 of the 9 major allergens. It CAN contain:

Wheat (Gluten)
Milk (Dairy)
Eggs
Tree Nuts
Peanuts

Allergy Substitutions or Omissions:

For those with a wheat (gluten) allergy or celiac:

For those with a wheat allergy, gluten intolerance, or celiac disease, you should replace make sure to buy certified gluten free granola! Its important that it is certified gluten free because oats can contain gluten through agricultural co-mingling or cross contamination through the harvesting and processing of the oats.

For those with a milk (dairy) allergy or lactose intolerance:

For those with a dairy allergy you can replace the yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt alternative. Those are often located near the traditional yogurt. If it is not located there, check the specialty vegan section of the grocery store.

For those with you can use a dairy-free alternative or a lactose free yogurt.

For those with an egg allergy:

Often, granola contains egg. When buying granola, make sure to look for an egg-free version.

For those with a Peanut or Tree Nut allergy:

Once again, granola often contains peanuts or tree nuts. When buying granola, make sure to look for an a peanut and/or nut-free version.

Is This Recipe Vegetarian or Vegan?

Excitingly, this recipe is naturally vegetarian. Unfortunately, because of the diary products, this recipe is not vegan! To make it vegan, replace the yogurt with a dairy-free version. Then, use the recommended maple syrup instead of honey!

What Type of Yogurt Should I Use?

To make this recipe, you should use Greek yogurt, hence where the name ‘Greek momo ’ comes from!

Some people prefer plain Greek yogurt. I enjoy making this recipe using vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt.

A side shot of a Greek momo sliced in half. — You Can Use a Peeled Peach or Unpeeled Peach. Both Are Photographed!

Can I Make This in Advance?

Yes! You can easily make this a few hours in advance. Actually, you will need to freeze this recipe anyway!

Once you cut out the center of the peach, fill it with yogurt, and peel it, you need to wrap it in plastic wrap. Then, you place the peach in the freezer for an hour or two. If you need to make it in advance, you can leave it in the freezer longer!

A side shot of the peach cut in half. The yogurt is in the center. — Isn’t This Breakfast/Bunch Treat Beautiful? It Is Yummy Too!

What Should I Do With the Leftovers?

If you have leftovers, place the peach and yogurt into an airtight container. Then, place it in the refrigerator or freezer. Unfortunately, granola becomes soggy if you place it in the refrigerator.

If you do not like soggy granola and have leftovers, you may need to throw it away. At least you can save the peaches and yogurt! If you do not mind the soggy texture, you can place it in the container with your peach and yogurt.

Where Do I Buy the Ingredients?

You can buy most, if not all, ingredients listed for this recipe at your typical local well-stocked grocery store. I recommend only eating this during peach season as out of season peaches are not very good.

Where to Buy Korean Ingredients Online?

Nowadays, there are many online options to choose from to order Korean food online. These websites are not limited to but include:

Amazon
H-mart
Hanpoom
Wooltari

I Hope You Enjoyed Learning About This Korean ‘Greek Momo’ Breakfast Trend!

In the end, I hope you enjoyed learning about this Greek momo breakfast trend. If so, let me know in the comment section below. I would also love to hear about your favorite peach recipes!

f you would like to read more about cooking, you can find further recipes on this blog. I listed some of my favorite Carving A Journey recipes below! For reference, many recipes are influenced by my family’s blended Korean and Southern heritage.

Carving A Journey Summer Peach Recipes:

A close-up shot of the greek momo. — A Close-Up View of the Greek Momo.

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