Cinnamon apple yogurt parfait is a simple and easy dish to serve. It requires minimal, if any, cooking. And the best part? The finished product looks so fancy!
Add in a delicious cinnamon apple compote, and who can resist?
This cinnamon apple yogurt parfait can be a part of a delightful brunch spread or an easy make-ahead breakfast.
What Types of Apple Should I Use for Apple Compote?
Using only Granny Smith apples is not recommended because they fall apart when cooked. You will be left with a mushy mess. The same goes if you are making apple pie or apple desserts. You should try apple varieties with more bite and texture to them:
- Honey Crisp Apples
- Fuji Apples
- Pink Lady Apples
What Spices to Use for Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Parfait?
You can use a variety of spices. Most recipes call for just cinnamon, but adding a variety of spices can really add richness and depth to the flavor of your compote.
- cinnamon
- allspice
- pumpkin pie mix
- nutmeg
- cloves
Cinnamon Apple Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients
Apple Compote
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 apples peeled, cored, and cubed
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup water
Yogurt
- 2 cups full fat plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste
Instructions
Apple Compote
- Add apples, lemon juice, pumpkin spice, brown sugar, salt, and water into a medium saucepan. Simmer on medium for 15-20 minutes.
- Stir apple compote occasionally for even cooking.
- When apples begin to soften, but still hold their shape, remove from heat and allow to cool at least 10 minutes.
Yogurt
- Mix together yogurt, vanilla extract/paste, and sugar until well incorporated. Set aside.
Assembly
- Add in 1/4 cup of the prepared yogurt into a glass cup. Then add a layer of apple compote. Top with another 1/4 cup of prepared yogurt. Add another layer of apple compote. Optional: top with pre-made granola.
Price Comparison
If you order a yogurt parfait at a restaurant it will cost you $7-8 in the Los Angeles area. What did I spend to make 2 servings of this yogurt parfait? Yogurt ($1), strawberries ($.50), dried coconut ($.25), coconut milk ($.10), honey ($.10), oat milk ($.10)
Restaurant ($7-8) vs. Home-made ($1.03)
If you buy a yogurt parfait at a restaurant, you are paying 7x-8x the price! For the sake of your wallet and your health, try making it on your own. The best part is you can choose the freshest, tastiest fruit. You can also control the sugar, which is essential for a healthy life.
