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    Home » Desserts » Other Treats

    Caramelized Apple, Granola & Yogurt Parfait

    Published: Jan 14, 2011 · Modified: May 10, 2022 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 44 Comments

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    Sweet caramelized apples, crunchy granola and creamy yogurt. Serve up this amazing yogurt parfait for breakfast, snack time or even dessert!
    Caramelized Apple, Yogurt & Granola Parfait Recipe

    Who ever said Facebook wasn't good for a couple of laughs? A couple of days ago, in the middle of the morning, I was drinking a cup of green tea, doing my best to ward off the pre-lunch munchies. Breakfast seemed as though it had passed hours before and I was getting the urge to rifle through the pantry. Instead, I reached out for suggestions on my Cookin' Canuck Facebook fan page. The question I posed was simply, "What are your tricks for keeping snacking under control?" I was expecting answers ranging from eating a container of low-fat yogurt to snacking on fresh fruit. That's not quite how things went. One of the first responses was helpful: a handful of almonds (or in the case of this particular person - four almonds...no more, no less). It all went downhill from there.

    The next responses to my snacking question were as follows: "Cheetos", "Control? Yeah, right now I'm eating an almond-flavoured brownie and washing it down with a cappuccino. Sorry, no help here.", "Two kids under the age of five - I don't have time to snack even if I want to!", "I polish my nails. You don't want to risk smudges by sticking your hand in a box or bag. I'll also brush AND FLOSS!"...and my personal favorite, "Yeah, how do I keep snacking under control? By snacking!" Dang it, not a budding dietician in the bunch!

    Besides surrounding myself with healthy snacking options and keeping myself hydrated, I know that one of the best ways to banish the "must have fat and sugar" urges is to eat a breakfast heavy on protein and fiber. This yogurt parfait, while not a completely pristine example of low-fat and low-sugar eating (though I did keep the butter and sugar content to a bare minimum), boasts a good dose of both protein and fiber. Creamy nonfat Greek yogurt is layered with crunchy granola and spice-kissed caramelized apples to make a breakfast that is quick enough for a busy weekday morning (the apples can be made ahead) and pretty enough to serve at a weekend brunch. Cheetos cravings begone!

    How to make caramelized apple yogurt parfait:

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    Core and thinly slice Golden Delicious apples.

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    Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and melt. Stir in apples and brown sugar and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

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    Add ground cloves and cook about 5 more minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are golden brown and soft. Watch closely so that the apples do not burn. Stir in apricot preserves and let melt into apples. Scrape apples into a bowl and cool slightly. The apples can be made a day in advance. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

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    Using four 8-ounce glasses, layer Greek yogurt, apples, and granola in any way you desire, ending with apples on top. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt and granola.

    Caramelized Apple, Yogurt & Granola Parfait Recipe LS

    Caramelized Apple, Yogurt & Granola Parfait Recipe

    This yogurt parfait is layered with caramelized apples and granola. Serve it for breakfast or dessert.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: French
    Keyword: Healthy Breakfast, Healthy Desserts
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 1835kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 3 large Golden Delicious apples cored and thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
    • 24 ounces nonfat plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 ⅓ cup granola your favorite kind
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    Instructions

    • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and melt. Stir in apples and brown sugar and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
    • Add ground cloves and cook about 5 more minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are golden brown and soft. Watch closely so that the apples do not burn. Stir in apricot preserves and let melt into apples. Scrape apples into a bowl and cool slightly. The apples can be made a day in advance. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.
    • Using four 8-ounce glasses, layer Greek yogurt, apples, and granola in any way you desire, ending with apples on top. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt and granola.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1835kcal | Carbohydrates: 259g | Protein: 90g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 2175mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 153g | Vitamin A: 1075IU | Vitamin C: 28.6mg | Calcium: 941mg | Iron: 8.4mg
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

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      2. C&C Cakery

        January 20, 2011 at 4:41 am

        I really think this is going to be a fast favourite of mine. Skim yogurt and granola is a great get-up-and-go breakfast but, for your recipe, I think I'll take a lazy Sunday and relax with a cup of it 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

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      3. C&C Cakery

        January 20, 2011 at 4:41 am

        I really think this is going to be a fast favourite of mine. Skim yogurt and granola is a great get-up-and-go breakfast but, for your recipe, I think I'll take a lazy Sunday and relax with a cup of it 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

        Reply
      4. Damaris @Kitchen Corners

        January 19, 2011 at 8:26 pm

        Facebook is awesome. People say the darnest things. I think you made a good choice.

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