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Apple Pie Yogurt Bowls

Modified: Jun 7, 2025 · Published: Oct 13, 2015 by Tera Gigot · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Use up those apple orchard apples with these delicious, nourishing apple pie yogurt bowls! With sautéed cinnamon apples (cooled enough to top yogurt), plus your favorite crunchy toppings like granola and nuts, these yogurt parfaits taste like a fall dessert for breakfast.

Apple pie yogurt bowl topped with granola and spiced apples. this recipe

Whether you're looking for ways to use up some apple orchard apples or you just want a new easy and healthy fall breakfast recipe, you're in the right spot! These apple pie yogurt bowls use our recipe for apples sautéed in cinnamon and maple syrup to make a healthy and delicious yogurt topping that resembles apple pie filling. Using the cooled filling, we'll top Greek yogurt and add granola for a protein-packed, nourishing breakfast that tastes like dessert.

Oh, and by the way, if these make you crave dessert, this healthy apple crisp should be your next stop. But for now, let's prep these delightful yogurt bowls!

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  • Ingredients
  • Substitutions & Variations
  • How to Make These Apple Yogurt Bowls
  • Tips for Making Awesome Yogurt Bowls
  • Apple Pie Yogurt Bowl FAQs
  • More Healthy Breakfast Recipes with Yogurt
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Ingredients

Ingredients to make apple pie yogurt bowls.
  • Apples - Preferably ones that stand up well to being cooked and have sweet-tart flavors, such as Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, Granny Smith (this one is more tart, but perfect for pies, crisps, and these yogurt parfaits).
  • Coconut oil
  • Lemon juice - This will get tossed in with the apples before sautéeing. It helps brighten their flavor and prevents browning.
  • Maple syrup - We'll use this both to sauté the apples and to sweeten the plain greek yogurt).
  • Greek yogurt - I recommend plain Greek yogurt here (2% or whole milk will taste best), and we'll flavor it ourselves using maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. For a shortcut, you could use vanilla Greek yogurt or skyr and omit any additional sweetener called for in this recipe. Siggi's vanilla whole milk yogurt is my all-time favorite!
  • Granola - Use your favorite! For store bought granola, my all-time favorite is the kind by Purely Elizabeth. I just can't get enough, and their Original and Pumpkin Spice flavors are probably my favorite for this apple pie yogurt bowl recipe. We also have tons of granola recipes on the site, including cranberry almond granola, maple cinnamon walnut granola, and a cozy maple pecan granola -- all of which would taste lovely with the flavors in this yogurt bowl recipe.

You'll also want to make sure you're stocked up on cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.

Please see the recipe card for full quantities.

Substitutions & Variations

Feel free to make these modifications to accommodate your dietary needs, preferences, or what you have on hand at your house!

  • Vegan yogurt - To make this recipe vegan, feel free to use your favorite plant-based yogurt as a base. Make sure the granola is vegan as well (note, all of our granola recipes are vegan!).
  • Nut butter - I love adding a drizzle of almond butter or peanut butter to these apple yogurt bowls. It adds some extra protein and a different texture and ingredient temperature, which creates a fun eating experience.
  • Nuts & seeds - In my opinion, something crunchy is key for a delish yogurt bowl. If you don't have granola, top the yogurt bowls with your favorite nuts and seeds for that added crunch.

How to Make These Apple Yogurt Bowls

Stirring together diced Granny Smith apple with cinnamon, maple syrup, lemon juice, and salt.
  1. Step 1:  Heat some coconut oil over medium heat in a small or medium size skillet. Place diced apples in a bowl with lemon juice, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt. Toss to coat.
Sautéing diced apple in maple syrup and cinnamon.
  1. Step 2: Lower the skillet heat slightly (to low or low-medium) and add the apple mixture. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 6-7 minutes or until apples are fragrant and soft. Transfer the apples to a separate dish to cool more quickly.
Bowl of Greek yogurt with cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract before being mixed together.
  1. Step 3: Now for the yogurt! In a bowl, add the Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Whip the yogurt with a spoon to thoroughly combine everything.
Apple pie yogurt bowl with spoon, resting on small blue plate.
  1. Step 4: Assembly time. Divide yogurt into two bowls, then top with the cooled apple pie topping (it's okay if they're slightly warm, but ideally not hot). Add granola and sprinkle more cinnamon if desired. Enjoy!

Tips for Making Awesome Yogurt Bowls

  1. Texture. There is nothing wrong with eating a plain cup of yogurt (I do it all the time for quick snacks!), but texture is key to making this into an extra delicious breakfast experience. The contrast among the crunchy granola, soft apples, and creamy yogurt really makes this fun and can be applied to any flavors (e.g. these peach pie yogurt bowls are very similar).
  2. Sautéing apples. One thing I learned is that if the apples cook too quickly, they almost get a charred, savory taste instead of a sweet one. While that might work in something savory (such as a pork dish with apples and onions), we want sweet for this dish! Make sure to cook on a low-medium heat setting and stir while cooking to keep apples from browning.
Spoon digging into apple pie yogurt bowl.

Apple Pie Yogurt Bowl FAQs

Can I make these yogurt bowls ahead?

You can prep the components ahead, but I recommend assembling right before eating since granola will get soggy after sitting in yogurt in the fridge.

How should I store apple pie yogurt bowls?

Prepare the yogurt and apple pie filling ahead and store in the fridge in separate airtight containers. When you're ready to eat, take your serving and top with granola or any other desired toppings (nut butter, nuts, seeds, cinnamon, etc.).

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Apple pie yogurt bowl with spoon, resting on small blue plate.

Apple Pie Yogurt Bowls


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  • Total Time: 17 minutes
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These nourishing apple pie yogurt bowls are perfect for starting your days with a protein-packed, healthy breakfast! With sautéed apples that taste like apple pie filling, these yogurt bowls taste festive and make the most of those fall and winter apples.


Ingredients

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  • 1-2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • Juice from ½ fresh lemon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ⅛ teaspoon fine salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (or apple pie spice) + another dash for yogurt
  • 2 fresh apples, diced (Honeycrisp apples are our fave!)
  • 2 cups plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk recommended)
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup granola


Instructions

  1. Sauté apples. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples to a bowl with 1.5 tablespoons of maple syrup (reserve the other ½ tablespoon for yogurt), lemon juice, salt, and cinnamon. Toss to coat, then transfer apples to the skillet and reduce heat slightly (low-medium). Sauté apples until soft and fragrant, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer them to a separate dish and pop in the fridge to cool more quickly while you flavor the yogurt.
  2. Make yogurt. Measure out yogurt into a large bowl. Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a dash of cinnamon. Whip ingredients together with a spoon until thoroughly combined.
  3. Assemble. Divide yogurt into two dishes. Ensuring apples are cooled enough, top the bowls of yogurt, followed by desired amount granola and/or other toppings in each bowl. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Apples. When cooking apples, I recommend using a sweet-tart or tart variety as the flavor really pops against the sweetness of maple syrup and cinnamon. My favorite varieties to use here are Honeycrisp, Cortland, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith.
  2. Make ahead instructions. To make this recipe in advance, follow steps 1 & 2 and store in the fridge in separate airtight containers. When you're ready to eat, get out your ingredients and assemble!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 parfait
  • Calories: 345
  • Sugar: 34.5 g
  • Sodium: 126.7 mg
  • Fat: 8.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45.9 g
  • Fiber: 4.3 g
  • Protein: 22.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 21.4 mg

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  1. Marla Micoley says

    December 13, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Hi Tera,

    I have been meaning to tell you how much I love your site! Your heartfelt stories, nutrition information, and pictures are amazing. I think my favorite story so far was the vinegar cukes!!

    You may have found your future! Very proud of you and your wonderful food blog.

    Reply
    • Tera says

      December 15, 2015 at 2:39 pm

      Thanks so much, Marla! It's still in a rudimentary phase, but I hope to fill it with a lot of content and photos. Maybe some of our favorite Marquardt recipes will have a place to live forever 😉

      Reply
Tera Gigot, the author, photographer, and recipe developer of Roots and Radishes.

Hey, I'm Tera! And I'm so glad to meet you. I've been using seasonal produce to create recipes in my Wisconsin kitchen for 12 years. Here you'll find nourishing whole foods recipes that are approachable and delicious.

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