Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Parfaits
5.0
(1 reviews)
15min
30min
4
323
Chef's Note
For school lunches, pack the components separately in a bento-style container with the granola in its own compartment to keep it crunchy. The cooked apples will keep their flavor and texture for up to 3 days refrigerated, making this a great weekend prep project for weekday snacks. For a time-saving alternative, you can use unsweetened applesauce with extra cinnamon instead of cooking fresh apples.
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Ingredients
3 cups Greek yogurt (2% fat)
4 scoops (80g total) vanilla protein powder
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 whole large apples (preferably Honeycrisp or Gala)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons flaxseeds, ground
1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mix 3 cups of Greek yogurt with 4 scoops of vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing other components.
- 2
Core and dice 3 large apples into small cubes (about 1/2 inch). Toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced apples, 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
- 4
Cook the apple mixture for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but still hold their shape. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- 5
While the apples are cooling, prepare the granola topping. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of rolled oats, 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds, 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt.
- 7
Spread the oat mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant. Let cool completely.
- 8
To assemble the parfaits: In 4 glass jars or containers, layer 1/4 of the yogurt mixture, followed by 1/4 of the cooled cinnamon apples, and 1/4 of the granola topping. Repeat layers if desired or save some components separately if packing for school.
- 9
If preparing for immediate consumption, serve right away. If packing for school, store the components separately and assemble just before eating, or layer with yogurt on the bottom, apples in the middle, and granola in a separate container to add at serving time to maintain crunchiness.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
323
24g
32g
11g
Reviews (1)
Danielle D.
9/15/20255/5
Really delicious but a bit sweet. Could do it without the honey in the yogurt.