Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Bowls
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4.9
Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Bowls
Description
Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Bowls combine gently stewed diced apples with golden raisins and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a soft, flavorful topping for plain yogurt. The fruit is simmered in a small amount of water with sugar until it becomes tender and releases natural sweetness. When spooned over creamy fat-free yogurt and finished with crunchy nuts, the dish offers a range of textures from soft fruit to creamy yogurt and crisp nuts.
The balance of tart yogurt with sweet, spiced apples fits well as a morning breakfast or light snack. The use of raw sugar and spices enhances the taste without overpowering the freshness of the apples. The walnuts or pecans add a nutty contrast and some healthy fats for better satiety.
This recipe is best served immediately after topping the yogurt with the cooled apple mixture and nuts, preserving the contrast between warm fruit and chilled yogurt. The simmered apple topping can be made ahead and refrigerated separately, then added just before serving for convenience and freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 apple peeled, cored, seeded and diced (Honey Crisp, Gala, sweet variety
- 1 1/2 tablespoons raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon golden raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- 2 cups plain fat-free yogurt 0% fat, Stonyfield brand
- 4 tablespoons walnuts chopped, or pecans
Instructions
- Place diced apple, sugar and raisins in a small pot, add 1/4 cup water, sprinkle with cinnamon, pinch of nutmeg, cover, and cook over low heat until soft, 16 to 18 minutes.
- Set aside to cool.
- Divide the yogurt in 2 medium bowls. Top with apples and chopped nuts. Serve immediately.
Notes
- To prepare ahead, cook the apples mixture early and store it refrigerated separately from the yogurt and nuts.
- Add the nuts and apple topping to the yogurt just before serving to keep the nuts crunchy and the yogurt fresh.
- Use a sweet apple variety like Honey Crisp or Gala for balanced natural sweetness in the cooked fruit.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 283 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 283kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 12.5g | 25% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 31.5g | 63% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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