Description
Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Bowls are a delightful and healthy breakfast or snack option featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples cooked with golden raisins, layered atop creamy low-fat yogurt, and garnished with crunchy chopped nuts for texture and flavor contrast.
Ingredients
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Apple Mixture
- 1 sweet apple (peeled, cored, seeded, and diced; Honey Crisp or Gala)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon golden raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1/4 cup water
Yogurt Base
- 2 cups 0% fat Stonyfield plain yogurt
Toppings
- 4 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Cook the Apples: Place the diced apple, raw sugar, and golden raisins into a small pot. Add 1/4 cup of water, then sprinkle with cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg. Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 16 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the flavors meld together.
- Cool the Apple Mixture: Remove the pot from heat and set it aside to cool to room temperature. This helps the flavors to settle and prevents the yogurt from warming up when added.
- Assemble the Yogurt Bowls: Divide the plain fat-free yogurt evenly into two medium bowls. Spoon the cooled cinnamon apple mixture on top of the yogurt in each bowl.
- Add the Nuts and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans over the top for added crunch and a nutty flavor. Serve the bowls immediately for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- Make Ahead: For convenience, prepare the cooked apple mixture in advance and refrigerate it separately. When ready to serve, add the apples along with the chopped nuts to the yogurt bowls just before serving to maintain texture and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
