Give this warm, creamy, macro-friendly Apple Cinnamon Protein Parfait a try the next time you’re craving something sweet yet nourishing. Made with warm sliced apples and creamy Greek yogurt, this is the perfect breakfast for busy mornings that will fill you up and leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling.
Warm apple pie is such a nostalgic food for many of us. Unfortunately, most of us don’t get the opportunity to enjoy it as often as we’d like. This Apple Cinnamon Protein Parfait, though, presents the perfect opportunity to enjoy all the flavors of a warm apple pie but with more protein and a lot less time spent in the kitchen. Let’s whip up a batch!
3 Reasons Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make. While a traditional apple pie might take you hours to complete, this Apple Cinnamon Protein Parfait is ready in 5 minutes or less. It doesn’t get any easier than that!
- Protein-packed. 36g of protein is a fantastic way to start your day! I aim to start my day with a minimum of 30g of protein to ensure that I’m on track for the day to hit my protein target, and this recipe takes care of that for me!
- Warm, creamy, and comforting. Sometimes we just need a meal that’s going to hit the spot, and this one will certainly do that. Warm, cinnamon-covered apples meet the cool creaminess of vanilla greek yogurt to deliver a comforting and relaxing flavor experience that will not only taste great but will leave us feeling full and nourished for hours.
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FHM Cinnamon Apple Protein Parfait
7.9g protein per 100 cal
- Prep
- 5 mins
- Total
- 5 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
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Chop a medium apple into bite-sized pieces.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, add chopped apples, sugar-free maple syrup, and cinnamon to the pan.
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Allow apple mixture to cook for 5-10 minutes, or until apples have softened and are fragrant.
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While the apples are cooking, mix Greek yogurt and protein powder together in a bowl until well combined.
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Begin to assemble the parfait: begin with half of the yogurt mixture in the bottom of your dish, followed by a layer of apples and granola.
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Add the remaining yogurt, then layer the remaining apples and granola on top.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories 454kcalProtein 36gCarbs 68gFat 9g
Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with the brands and amounts you use.
