Yogurt parfaits make a simple, healthy breakfast you can assemble the night before or prepare in batches during weekend meal prep. This version pairs crisp SweeTango apples with classic apple pie spices and a touch of brown sugar to create an apple filling that tastes like apple pie. It’s an easy, delicious way to start the day: SweeTango apple pie yogurt parfait.
The best yogurt breakfast bowls include three essential components:
- Yogurt or Greek yogurt: Plain yogurt is my go-to because it’s versatile and lets you control sweetness by choosing the toppings. Fat content is a personal choice — I keep 2% plain yogurt or 0–5% Greek yogurt on hand, and turn to a higher-fat Greek yogurt for an indulgent treat.
- Fruit: Seasonal fruit tastes best. While summer berries are great, fall calls for apples and orchard fruit. Diced SweeTango apples, lightly spiced, make a particularly lovely substitution for berries in this parfait.
- Crunchy toppings: This is the fun part — granola (homemade or store-bought), nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios, peanuts), and seeds (chia, pumpkin, sunflower, sesame) all add texture. I always keep a jar of granola clusters handy, and during the holidays I sometimes make a gingerbread granola for festive bowls. If you’re in a hurry, plain dry cereal like Cheerios works too.
- Sweetener (optional): Often the fruit and granola provide enough sweetness. If you prefer a sweeter yogurt base, use sweetened or vanilla yogurt, or stir in a little maple syrup or honey to taste.
What makes the best yogurt bowls?
A great option in fall is to use SweeTango apples, a cross between Honeycrisp and Zestar!, known for their bright, juicy crunch. SweeTango is a premium variety available in many grocery stores across the U.S. and Canada from early September through December. Their texture and flavor make them ideal for a warm, spiced apple filling that pairs perfectly with creamy yogurt and crunchy granola.
Below is a straightforward, make-ahead parfait recipe that layers spiced SweeTango apples with maple-sweetened Greek yogurt and granola. It yields five 1-cup jars and stores well in the refrigerator for grab-and-go breakfasts.
📖 Recipe
SweeTango Apple Pie Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients
- 3 SweeTango apples, cored and chopped
- 30 mL lemon juice
- 30 mL light brown sugar
- 2.5 mL ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch cloves
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
- 625 grams fat-free Greek yogurt
- 30 mL maple syrup
- 100 grams granola (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped SweeTango apples with the lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, a pinch of cloves, and a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg. Stir to coat and let sit for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes so the juices develop.
- In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
- Line up five mason jars (about 1 cup each).
- Divide the granola so each jar gets 2 tablespoons on the bottom. Add 1/3 cup of the apple mixture over the granola, then 1/2 cup of the sweetened yogurt. Top each jar with another 1/3 cup of the apple mixture. Close jars and refrigerate if making ahead. Sprinkle a little extra granola on top just before serving for added crunch.
Notes
You may have a little extra apple filling depending on apple size. Use any extra to add more to the jars, fold into oatmeal, or freeze a portion for smoothies.
Nutrition
Calories: 239 kcal • Carbohydrates: 41 g • Protein: 12 g • Fat: 4 g • Sugar: 30 g • Fiber: 1 g
Nutrition information is an approximation.
This post was sponsored by SweeTango apples. The recipe and opinions are provided by the author.