Cinnamon Baked Apple & Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl
Warm cinnamon-baked apples over vanilla Greek yogurt with crushed pecans and maple.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
- Protein
- ~18 gestimate per serving
Warm, soft apples against cold, thick yogurt is the whole idea here, a bit like apple pie with ice cream. Honeycrisp apples hold their shape when baked, so the pieces stay juicy rather than turning to sauce.
Why this recipe works
Baking concentrates the apples' sweetness so they need very little added sugar. A pinch of salt brings out both the apple and cinnamon flavors.
Ingredient notes
Plain Greek yogurt flavored with vanilla has more protein and less sugar than most vanilla yogurts. Roughly 18 grams of protein per bowl (an estimate).
Common mistakes
- Using soft apples like Red Delicious, which turn mushy.
- Over-baking until the apples collapse.
What to serve with it
Granola or a sprinkle of hemp seeds.
Meal prep
Bake the apples ahead and warm them in the microwave.
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Cooking tips
Bake a double batch of apples; they keep 5 days. Toast the pecans in a dry pan for 3 minutes.
Swaps and variations
Use pears instead of apples. Use coconut oil instead of butter.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate baked apples for up to 5 days.
Recipe
Cinnamon Baked Apple & Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
- Protein
- ~18 g
Ingredients
You’ll need: small baking dish; mixing bowl
Method
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Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss the apples with the butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, cinnamon and salt in a small baking dish.
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Bake 18 to 20 minutes, stirring once, until tender but still holding their shape.
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Stir the vanilla into the yogurt.
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Divide the yogurt among 4 bowls, spoon the warm apples and their juices over the top, sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with maple syrup.
Questions
Can I microwave the apples?
Yes, covered, 4 to 5 minutes, stirring halfway.
Can I use vanilla yogurt?
Yes, and skip the maple drizzle.
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