High-Protein Apple Yogurt Parfait Recipe

High-Protein Yogurt Parfait with Apple in a glass container.

5 from 5 votes

High-Protein Apple Yogurt Parfait Recipe

A healthy, high-protein parfait that tastes like a Snickers bar — made with Greek yogurt, date caramel, and tahini, with a nut-free option.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Vegan

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 555kcal

Author: Nisha Melvani

Equipment

Immersion blender or blender

Ingredients

Date Caramel:

4 Medjool dates pitted
Hot water to cover dates
1 scoop almond protein powder (optional) see notes
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Yogurt Bowl:

3 cups Greek-style yogurt plant-based or regular
4 medium apples chopped
4 tablespoons tahini or (melted) unsalted smooth nut or seed butter
4 tablespoons chopped walnuts or peanuts or pumpkin seeds
4 teaspoons dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Make the date caramel:
Soak the dates in hot water to cover for 10–15 minutes until soft. Transfer the pitted dates and ⅓ cup soaking liquid to a blender. Add protein powder (if using), cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Add more soaking water or nondairy milk, one tablespoon at a time, until it reaches a thick, drizzleable consistency.
Divide the yogurt evenly among four bowls.
Top each with 1 chopped apple, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 tablespoon walnuts, 1 teaspoon chocolate chips, and 1 tablespoon date caramel.
Finish with a light sprinkle of cinnamon or hemp hearts, and a tiny pinch of salt for that “Snickers” flavor.

Notes

More protein: Clean 1-ingredient almond powder linked here.

Dark chocolate: Choosing brands that publish third-party testing helps minimize exposure. You can find my list of tested chocolate brands at this link.

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