Apples are my favorite fruit. I usually eat one with breakfast each morning. This apple protein yogurt bowl is a great breakfast base for adding in all your favorite foods like dried fruit, berries, seeds, nuts, pumpkin, etc. Sautéing and seasoning your apple with pumpkin spice takes this recipe to the next level.
Starting Your Day with a High Protein Breakfast
This is my go-to fall and winter breakfast. The warm spiced apples offset the cool yogurt protein base. This breakfast is a great post workout meal and contains over 45 grams of protein per serving. This recipe is both versatile and great for meal prep.
Why You’ll Love This Apple Protein Yogurt Bowl
- High protein: This yogurt bowl contains over 45 grams of plant-based protein (45.5 grams to be exact). A high protein breakfast will help with muscle growth and will also help you to stay fuller longer.
- Easy to make: The base for this recipe contains only 6 ingredients and can easily be prepared in under 10 minutes.
- Versatile: Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences. Top with granola, nut butter, cereal, nuts, or any fruit you have on hand. The possibilities are endless!
- Make-ahead: You can easily prepare these yogurt bowls ahead of time and store them in the fridge for a quick and convenient breakfast option throughout the week.
Ingredients for Yogurt Bowls
- Yogurt – there are many plant-based options out there. I like to make my own yogurt from soy milk in my Instant Pot. The best brand I have found is Kite Hill Unsweetened Greek Yogurt. One half cup serving has 13 grams of protein.
- Protein powder – I recommend Earth Chimp but any vegan protein powder will work. Just make sure you pick one that you like the flavor of.
- Apple – the star ingredient. Almost any type will work.
- Catalina Crunch Cereal – Adds some extra protein and crunch.
- Pumpkin spice – provides that classic pumpkin pie/fall flavor.
- Allulose – this sweetener provides some extra sweetness and helps to caramelize the apples. You can read all about allulose below.
Understanding Allulose: The Sweet Truth
How to Make Yogurt Bowls
Step 1:
Dice your apple into small bite-size pieces. Place in a nonstick skillet along with a little bit of water to prevent sticking and gently heat over low-medium heat. Once they start to sizzle, add in the allulose and pumpkin spice and stir to mix. Continue to heat for another 3-5 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat
Step 2:
While the apples are cooking, mix together the protein powder with the yogurt in a bowl. Add in some water or plant based milk to help incorporate.
Step 3:
Top the yogurt mixture with the apple and cereal and enjoy!
Topping Ideas
- Maple syrup to add some extra flavor and sweetness
- Fruit – pears, berries, banana
- Granola or cereal for crunch and flavor. I have been adding a 1/4-1/2 cup of Catalina Crunch cereal to mine. A half cup serving has 11 grams of protein!
- Nuts or seeds for texture and healthy fats
- Nut butter for additional creaminess, healthy fat and protein.
- Dried fruit like raisins
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Storage Recommendations
If you are not eating right away, these yogurt bowls can then be meal prepped ahead of time and stored in glass jars or containers in the refrigerator. They will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator. I would not recommend freezing them.
FAQs for High Protein Yogurt Bowl
Are these yogurt bowls gluten-free?
Yes, all of the ingredients are gluten free
What kind of protein powder do you recommend using?
I am currently switching between Truvani and Earth Chimp protein powders. There are a lot of options out there, my recommendation is to choose one that you enjoy the flavor of as you will taste the protein powder in this recipe.
What kind of yogurt would you recommend?
I will either use Kite Hill’s plain Greek yogurt or make my own soy yogurt in the Instant Pot.
What can I use in place of the pumpkin spice?
You can either replace it with cinnamon or make your own pumpkin spice mixture.
The mixture is hard to stir and seems thick, what do you recommend?
You need to add more liquid. Some protein powders absorb more liquid than others. I usually add in some water, but you can also use plant milk to thin out the mixture.
What can I use in place of the Allulose?
You can use any sweetener you have on hand or omit entirely if you do not desire extra sweetness. Maple syrup, stevia, brown sugar, and/or monk fruit are all options. I like Allulose because it browns up nicely and is not overly sweet.
Apple Crisp High Protein Yogurt Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp allulose or sweetener of choice
- 1/2 cup vegan yogurt high protein (recommend Kite Hill)
- 1 serving vegan protein powder
- 1/2 cup Catalina Crunch cereal
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick skillet over low-medium heat. Add the diced apple and cook for a few minutes until it starts to sizzle. Add in a small amount of water to prevent sticking to the pan
- Add in the pumpkin spice and allulose and continue cooking for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the heat.
- While the apples cook, mix the yogurt with the protein powder in a bowl. You may need to add water or milk to help mix together.
- Top the yogurt mixture with the apples and cereal any other optional ingredients.
Notes
- The recipe makes one serving and has 450 calories, 45.5 grams of protein, 33 grams of carbohydrate, 12.3 grams of fat, and 18 grams of fiber.
- Optional topping suggestions include: fruit (banana, berries, pears), nuts or seeds, peanut butter or granola.
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