Apple Pie Protein Yogurt Bowl

Apple pie protein yogurt bowls are such an easy and nutritious start to your day, afternoon snack, post workout snack/meal and even as a dessert! 

Apples are my favorite fall produce and pairs well with most anything, really! So far, I have apple pie granola, cinnamon apple streusel muffins, adrenal cream cider, apple butter, apple cider churro donuts and gut nourishing stewed apples on the site. Needless to say, I’m mildly obsessed with all things apples! 

You can enjoy this apple pie protein yogurt bowl for breakfast, an afternoon snack, post workout snack/meal and even for dessert! The beauty about this recipe is that it’s macro balanced which means it will not spike your blood sugar. 

Lately, I have been enjoying these apple pie protein yogurt bowls post workout. Mainly, because it is so important to have a macronutrient balanced post snack or meal to replenish glycogen stores, support muscle recovery, support muscle growth and optimize performance for the next gym session! 

After a workout, it is best to consume carbohydrates, protein and fluids! 

Carbohydrates - Are able to replenish stored glycogen and initiate the recovery process. 

• Apples, oats, and granola 

Protein - Vital component in recovery as it helps to repair and rebuild muscles.

• Plain greek yogurt (particularly the highest in protein) and protein powder

Fluids - Help to replenish the body with fluids lost through perspiration during exercise. 

• Water, electrolytes, and fresh fruits (apples!)

Apple pie protein yogurt bowls are a winning combo! 

Other great post-workout snacks include eggs and sourdough or ezekiel bread toast, yogurt and granola, cottage cheese and fruit, protein shake, hummus and veggie sticks, tuna and crackers, and a meat stick and fresh fruit. 

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with!

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Apple pie protein yogurt bowls are such an easy and nutritious start to your day, afternoon snack, post workout snack/meal and even as a dessert! 

Servings: 1 | Prep Time: 5 MIN | Cook Time: 0

Ingredients 

• ¾ cup plain greek yogurt (lactose-free version)

• 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder

• ½ honeycrisp apple, diced

• 1 Apple Pie Stuffed Oat Bite Bobo’s, or ¼-½ cup apple pie granola

• Dashes of cinnamon

Optional add-ins

• 1 scoop creatine

• 1 scoop inositol 

Directions

1. Either in a single serving yogurt cup or small bowl, add protein powder and optional add-in powders to yogurt and mix well. 

2. Top yogurt bowls with a dash or 3 of ground cinnamon, crumble or slice up a Bobo’s (or granola) on yogurt along with diced apples and serve! 

Notes

• My favorite protein powder is Equip Foods! Use code ROOTS for 15% off your first order at this link. 

Apple Pie Granola

Apple pie granola is naturally sweetened, gluten-free and full of fall flavor! Enjoy with milk, yogurt, kefir, smoothie or just by the handful as a snack! 

Summer is over and fall is here so what better way to kick off the fall season than with an apple spice inspired recipe!? 

I truly love this recipe as I have made it a few times last year and never came around to posting it - mainly because I couldn’t stop eating it! Haha I was also distracted by how it made my kitchen smell like a freshly baked apple pie! 

This apple pie granola is made with items you probably have in your pantry - oats, nuts and seeds, spices from last fall, an applesauce jar that you forgot was there! haha.

Making homemade granola is super easy to do - and once you get down the mix, spread, bake method - you can create a myriad of flavorful granola combinations! 

Here are a few tips that makes the perfect granola each and every time: 

• Spread your mixture super thin! The thinner you can get your granola to spread, the more crispy and crunchy you can get it.

• Set it and forget it! This is the most crucial part of granola making. After the granola comes out of the oven, allow it to cool completely before touching it. This will also end in crispy granola. 

Another big thing is storing your homemade granola. Store your granola in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature. Homemade granola will last for about 1-2 weeks!

If you are looking for more apple inspired recipes, check out my cinnamon apple streusel muffins, apple cider churro donuts, adrenal cream cider, beet and cabbage sauerkraut, fall harvest grain bowl and classic healthy chicken salad. 

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo to #fromtherootsblog on Instagram. We love seeing what you come up with!

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Apple pie granola is naturally sweetened, gluten-free and full of fall flavor! Enjoy with milk, yogurt, kefir, smoothie or just by the handful as a snack! 

Serving: 12 | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 30 min

Ingredients

• 3 cups old fashioned oats

• 1 cup pecans

• ½ cup flaxseeds

• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

• ½ cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds

• ⅓ cup coconut oil or ghee (melted)

• ¼ cup pure maple syrup

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground cardamom

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp apple pie seasoning blend (optional)

• ½ tsp sea salt

• 1 cup dried apple slices

• 1 cup currants or raisins (optional) 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 

2. In a small bowl, prepare the wet ingredients (applesauce, oil, vanilla extract, maple syrup) and whisk until combined. 

3. In a larger bowl, prepare the dry ingredients (oats, pecans, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, seasonings, and salt) and until combined. 

4. Pour the wet into the dry mixture and mix thoroughly. Ensure all the oats are coated. 

5. Next, spread the granola mixture as thin as possible on a baking sheet. The thinner you spread, the crunchier your granola will be. Optional, but sprinkle coconut sugar on top!

6. Bake for 23-28 minutes, removing halfway to flip. You want to make sure the oats are fully brown without over browning the pecans. On your last flip, remove from the oven and let cool completely before touching it! Once cooled, break up the granola into clusters and add the cup of dried apple slices and optional toppings. Enjoy on its own, with milk, kefir, yogurt, or on a smoothie!

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