Cinnamon Baked Apple & Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl

Name: Cinnamon Baked Apple & Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 bowls
Ingredients: 2 large Honeycrisp apples, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter, melted; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup, for the apples; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon; 1 pinch kosher salt; 3 cups (720 ml) plain Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract; 1/3 cup (80 ml) pecans, toasted and crushed; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) maple syrup, for drizzling

Warm cinnamon-baked apples over vanilla Greek yogurt with crushed pecans and maple.

By the Bowlyra kitchen Updated November 11, 2026

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Makes: 4 bowls
Protein: ~18 gestimate per serving

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Cinnamon Baked Apple & Greek Yogurt Protein Bowl with greek yogurt, baked apples, pecans and maple syrup in an off-white ceramic bowl

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.

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