Apple Pie Yogurt Parfait

Enjoy the flavors of the all-American dessert, apple pie, in a healthy, balanced breakfast parfait. These parfaits are made with sautéed apples, sprinkled with delicious fall flavors, and topped with a crunchy oat blend.
Find this recipe and more in The Create-Your-Plate Diabetes Cookbook, by Toby Amidor, MS, RD, CDN, FAND
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- Prep time
- 20 min
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- Cook time
- 11 min
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- Servings
- 4 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 parfait
Ingredients
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canola oil
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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stevia brown sugar blend (such as Truvia)
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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sunflower or almond butter
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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nonstick cooking spray
- 1
- 1
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quick cooking oats
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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shelled sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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whole flax seeds
- 1 1/2 tbsp
- 1 1/2 tbsp
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water
- 1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
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lemon juice
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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vanilla extract
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp
- 1/8 tsp
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apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 2 med
- 2 med
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unsalted butter
- 2 tsp
- 2 tsp
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Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 cup
- 2 cup
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zest of 1 lemon
- (about 1 tbsp)
- (about 1 tbsp)
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Directions
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Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the canola oil, brown sugar blend, and sunflower butter until smooth. Set aside.
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Coat a medium saucepan with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Add the oats, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and flaxseed and toast until slightly brown and fragrant, stirring regularly, about 5 minutes. Remove the toasted oat mixture from the saucepan and place in a small bowl.
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Add the oil mixture into the saucepan and bring to a boil. Then quickly turn the heat to low and whisk regularly, until the mixture has slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from the heat and then add the toasted oat mixture. Stir to evenly coat.
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Spread the oat mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Wipe the saucepan clean with a paper towel.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the water, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the apples and toss to evenly coat.
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In the same saucepan, heat the butter over a medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the apple mixture and cook until the apples have slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to slightly cool.
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While the apples are cooking, mix the yogurt and lemon zest together in a small bowl. In each of 4 parfait glasses, layer 1/4 cup of the yogurt, 1/3 cup of the apple mixture, another 1/4 cup of yogurt, and top with 1/4 cup of the granola.*
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*Chef's note: The parfaits can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store the granola separately and add just before eating.