Protein Caramel Apple Yogurt Parfait
Diced apples, creamy date caramel and high protein Greek yogurt layered in a jar for a delicious twist on a caramel apple.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 large green or honeycrisp apple diced
- 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (or plain) sugar-free or regular
- 1-2 tbsp date caramel
- 2 tbsp walnuts or pecans chopped
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granola or chopped pretzels optional
Date Caramel (makes about 1 cup)
- 15 medjool dates
- 2/3 cup almond milk or oat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt more to taste
Instructions
- Start by making the date caramel. In a food processor combine dates, almond milk, vanilla extract and salt. Blend on high until fully smooth, resembling caramel. Add 1-2 tbsp of extra milk if needed to thin and blend. Store in the fridge for up to a week in a small jar in the fridge.
- In a large jar, bowl or deli container layer diced apple, Greek yogurt, 1-2 tbsp of date caramel, pecans, granola, and pinch of cinnamon.
- Enjoy layered or mixed up.
Notes
Protein will depend on exact Greek yogurt used. For a higher protein jar, choose a Greek yogurt that has higher protein.
Nutrition
Serving: 1jar | Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 1mg
