apple pie yogurt parfait

 

declaring the month of september, the month of apple pie inspired recipes (that aren't actually apple pie). i can't stop eating ALL the apples & breakfast is no exception. i just love bringing fall flavours into my morning recipes too, so i can feel like i am eating apple pie for breakfast.

this yogurt parfait is like a pie in a jar! it features a stovetop apple pie filling (which if you double, you can make last weeks no-bake apple pie cheesecake.. just saying), maple sea salt granola & vanilla bean skyr. of course any yogurt will work, but i favour the creaminess & richness of skyr. the maple sea salt granola is from bob's red mill & it is so addicting. since justin wakes up first, i have to stop him from eating it all before me! the granola is pan-baked & made with whole grain oats, real maple syrup + coconut.

this parfait is one of those recipes you can assemble (#mealprep) sunday night & enjoy throughout the work week. however, unlike overnight oats it can be enjoyed immediately too. yay for fall breakfasts & crisp fall mornings!

ingredients

for the apple pie filling

  • 4 medium apples, peeled & thinly sliced

  • 1/4 cup turbinado sugar

  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 2 tablespoons + 2 tablespoon water

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 pinch fine salt

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

for the apple pie parfait

directions

for the apple pie filling

  • in a skillet over medium heat add the apples, sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, 2 tablespoons water & lemon juice. toss to coat.

  • cook until the apples begin to soften, about 8 minutes. add the lemon zest, vanilla extract & salt.

  • in a separate bowl whisk together the cornstarch & water to create a slurry.

  • pour mixture into pan & cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. remove from heat & let cool to room temperature. set aside until ready to use.

for the apple pie parfait

  • in desired glass or jar layer the apple pie filling, yogurt & granola. repeat once more. top with coconut whip & ground cinnamon.

  • cover & refrigerate. enjoy within 5 days!