This yogurt parfait recipe checks all the boxes with sweet apples, crunchy granola, and creamy vanilla yogurt—plus, it’s packed with protein and fiber to keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours. It’s gluten-free, high in fiber, and a perfect addition to your collection of high-protein recipes!
This is endlessly customizable—swap the apple for berries or pears, or add your favorite nuts and seeds. When the weather starts to cool down, and we’re all craving fall food, this one hits the spot – along with my easy pumpkin dip. If you prefer cooked cinnamon apples, I have a recipe for that, too!
I’m shooting this yogurt parfait recipe on the first day of fall, and even though it’s still 80° here in Nashville, I’m feeling all the fall feels. When I posted my high-protein yogurt bowl recipe, several of you asked about fiber, and that couldn’t have come at a better time. Recently, I’ve been trying to increase my fiber intake, and this recipe delivers on taste, texture, protein, and fiber.
The truth is, I’ve never prioritized fiber until recently. My cholesterol levels have been increasing every year, and while several factors may contribute to this, such as menopause and low vitamin D levels, not getting enough fiber could also be a contributing factor. This yogurt parfait recipe, featuring apples and granola, delivers 48 grams of protein and 18 grams of fiber.
Yogurt Parfait Recipe
I love it when a small amount of food delivers a massive amount of nutrition, and this yogurt parfait recipe does precisely that. You’re getting probiotics, protein, vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats in a meal that tastes like a treat. Swap the fruit, protein powder, or granola to change it up a bit from week to week. From start to finish, you have this ready to eat in 10 minutes.
You can also prep this ahead of time for your weekly meal prep. I triple the recipe, mix the yogurt and protein powder base, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to four days. When you’re ready to make a parfait, add the apples and granola, and enjoy!
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll only need a few ingredients for this yogurt parfait recipe, and it’s easy to customize with what you’ve got on hand!
- Skyr yogurt. Skyr is an Icelandic-style yogurt with a slightly higher protein content than regular Greek yogurt and is rich in probiotics. Use your favorite Skyr or Greek yogurt. One cup of Skyr provides approximately 22 grams of protein!
- Vanilla protein powder. I use this brand because of its exceptionally clean ingredients and delicious flavor. I tried countless brands of protein powder before finding Levels. I had virtually given up on it, but then tonsil cancer happened, and it’s one of the things that helped me get the nutrients I needed daily.
- Apple. One small apple provides approximately 3 grams of fiber, essential nutrients, and antioxidants. I left the apple raw because I wanted a lot of texture in this parfait, but feel free to cook it like I did in this recipe.
- High-fiber granola. Use what you like, but if you prioritize fiber, compare labels and choose one that suits your needs. I love this one for its clean ingredient list, great taste, high fiber, and healthy fats. Just a half cup in this parfait adds 12 grams of fiber!
- Cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon, to be exact. The list of health benefits is extensive, especially when using the correct type of cinnamon.
- Sea salt. Salt can make sweet foods taste sweeter. I love unrefined sea salt, which has natural electrolytes and minerals. You only need a tiny pinch!
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How to Make This Yogurt Parfait Recipe
This takes 10 minutes to make and can be eaten right away, or pop a lid on it and take it to work. I suggest leaving the granola off and adding it to the top just before eating so it stays crunchy.
- Gather all of the ingredients. Once you dice the apple, it will brown quickly, so it helps to have everything ready to assemble.
- To make the yogurt mixture, add the yogurt and protein powder to a bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Dice your apple, leaving the peel on or not. I leave it on because the skin contains many nutrients, including most of the fiber.
- Layer the yogurt base, apples, and granola however you like, sprinkling each layer of apples with a bit of cinnamon and the tiniest pinch of salt. The salt is optional, but it brings out the sweetness of the apples.
Tips & Swaps
- When you first start mixing the yogurt and protein powder mixture, it will be dry. Resist the urge to add liquid, trust the process, and keep mixing. It will become smooth and creamy within a minute or so. Different brands of protein powder can be much drier than others, so you may need just a touch of water to smooth it out.
- For the granola layer, you can use any high-fiber granola or cereal of your choice. Adding extra nuts, coconut flakes, and hemp seeds would provide additional texture, protein, and fiber.
- You can use any protein powder you prefer or omit it. Even without the protein powder, the yogurt provides a decent amount of protein, and the apple and granola provide fiber.
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Yogurt Parfait Recipe With Apples & Granola
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plain Skyr or Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 small apple
- 1/2 cup high-fiber granola
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Gather all of the ingredients.
- Add the yogurt and protein powder to a bowl.
- Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- Dice the apple. Peel if desired.
- To assemble the yogurt parfait.
- Layer the yogurt base, apples, granola however you like, sprinkling each layer of apples with a little cinnamon and the tiniest pinch of salt.
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