Get all the flavors of apple crumble in a balanced high protein breakfast! This apple yogurt bowl is quick, cozy and perfect for busy mornings.
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Breakfast at a Glance
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Planning Ahead: Everything can be prepared ahead
- Morning Effort: A couple of minutes if prepped ahead or 15 minutes if making it from scratch.
- Protein: 31g
- Fiber: 10g
Nessy's Note
If you love desserts like apple pie and apple crisp, you're going to want to give this apple yogurt bowl a try. (If brownies are more your vibe, try these brownie baked oats).
It's packed with the apple cinnamon flavor while being a balanced, protein filled breakfast that is ready in minutes, just like my banana breakfast split is.
While the idea of sauteed apples on yogurt isn't unique, my spin has a few key differences (that make it extra delicious!).
First, I like to use shredded apples so that they cook easier and so that there are more apple chunks to mix into the yogurt.
I also like to make a maple almond Greek yogurt base, similar to the base of this cookie dough yogurt bowl, because almond butter + maple is the perfect complement to the apple crumble mixture.
I have a feeling this is a breakfast you might find yourself making on repeat!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Greek Yogurt- I tend to use whole milk or 2% for the best flavor and creaminess (like in yogurt scrambled eggs) but non-fat will work if you prefer.
- Almond Butter- I love the toasty flavor of almond butter mixed with the yogurt and maple as it makes the yogurt into a rich base for the apple mixture (I use it in my cookie dough overnight oats too).
- Substitution: Another nut butter can be used or it can be left out.
- Maple Syrup- For sweetness. You can adjust it to taste.
- Substitution: Honey or your sweetener of choice works too.
- Ground Flaxseed- Such an easy way to add fiber and I like that it also helps make the yogurt thicker.
- Substitution: Ground chia seeds or almond flour can also be used, or you can leave it out.
- Salt- Just a pinch brings the flavors together- sea, table or kosher salt all will work.
- Apple- Any apple that you like the flavor of will work. I like to shred the apple for this recipe but if you prefer to dice it, go ahead- just note that it can take longer to cook.
- Butter- For cooking the apple. I love the flavor that butter adds!
- Substitution: Coconut oil or ghee are also good options.
- Large Flake Rolled Oats- I add these to the apple mixture for some extra fiber and to give it a bit of an apple crumble vibe.
- Substitution: Quick oats can also be used or they can be omitted. Don't use steel cut as they won't cook enough.
- Cinnamon- Because apples always taste better with cinnamon.
My Notes for the Best Apple Yogurt Bowl
- Shred the apples. I like to shred the apple in this recipe for a quicker cooking time and in order to have more apple pieces to mix into the yogurt.
- Make the yogurt easier. If you'd prefer to save time, you can simply use plain yogurt without the other base add ins or sub in your favorite vanilla yogurt.
- Prep ahead. Cook the apple mixture and mix the yogurt ahead of time and then on your busy morning, simply reheat the apples for a few seconds in the microwave, top the yogurt and enjoy!
- For additional toppings and tips, check out my guide to Greek yogurt breakfast bowls.
More Yogurt Bowl Recipes...
If you give this recipe a try, be sure to let me know what you thought in the comments below!
Apple Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients
Yogurt Base
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 and ½ teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
Apple Topping
- 1 and ½ teaspoon butter
- 1 apple shredded
- 3 tablespoon large flake rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the yogurt, syrup, almond butter, flaxseed and salt in a bowl. I recommend doing this before making the apple mixture so that it thickens slightly.1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1 and ½ teaspoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium and add the apples. Cook, stirring often for 3-4 minutes until starting to soften.1 apple, 1 and ½ teaspoon butter
- Add the oatmeal and cinnamon and cook for and additional 3-4 minutes until cooked through and fragrant.3 tablespoon large flake rolled oats, ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Spoon the topping over the prepared yogurt bowl.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator and accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember food is more than numbers and this info is intended as a support.
Marie says
This was fantastic! Such good fall flavor!