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Caramelized Apple Yogurt Bowl

By Sophia Dimkopoulos, RD

October 24, 2025

It’s fall and technically caramelized apple season. While you don’t want to eat one of those sugar bombs too often, we’ve developed a breakfast bowl that mimics that divine flavor but is much better for you. In fact, each serving contains over 14 percent Daily Value of 14 vitamins and minerals.

Caramelized apples came about in early European cooking, when fruit was sometimes cooked with sugar in order to preserve it and sometimes enhance flavor. It wasn’t until the 19th and 20th century that the process began to get overdone, with caramelization (heating sugar until golden and rich) being used in a variety of candies and, of course, on apples.

This caramelized apple yogurt bowl uses the old-fashioned technique of heating up the apple to help release its flavor, and then some maple syrup is added to create that caramel apple taste. Let’s get to it.

Key ingredients for caramelized apple yogurt bowl

Here’s a breakdown of the benefits of each ingredient in your caramelized apple yogurt bowl and how each one works together to create a balanced, nourishing breakfast:

Apple

• Benefits: Apples are rich in fiber (especially pectin), antioxidants and natural sweetness that supports digestion, blood sugar balance and heart health.

• In the bowl: Warm, caramelized apples add natural sweetness and a soft texture that complements the creamy yogurt, providing both flavor and slow-digesting carbs for sustained energy.

Maple syrup

• Benefits: A natural sweetener containing small amounts of minerals like manganese and zinc, maple syrup offers a gentler alternative to refined sugar.

• In the bowl: It adds a warm, caramel-like sweetness that enhances the apples and helps create that cozy, dessert-like flavor while still keeping the bowl refined sugar–free.

Cinnamon

• Benefits: Cinnamon supports healthy blood sugar levels, offers antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and adds warmth and depth of flavor.

• In the bowl: It ties together the apple and maple syrup flavors, providing that signature fall aroma and balancing sweetness with spice.

Greek yogurt

• Benefits: High in protein, calcium and probiotics, Greek yogurt supports gut health, muscle recovery and bone strength. Plus, it helps keep you full for hours.

• In the bowl: It forms a creamy, protein-rich base that balances the sweetness of the caramelized apples while providing staying power and gut-friendly probiotics.

Multi Collagen Protein Vanilla

• Benefits: Collagen supports skin elasticity, joint health, gut lining integrity, and hair and nail strength.

• In the bowl: The vanilla flavor adds natural sweetness and blends seamlessly into the yogurt, boosting protein content and offering functional benefits for skin and connective tissue.

Pumpkin spiced granola

• Benefits: Granola adds fiber, healthy fats and crunch, while pumpkin spice blends (usually cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves) offer antioxidants and blood sugar support.

• In the bowl: It brings texture contrast, warmth and seasonal flavor while rounding out the bowl with satisfying carbohydrates and healthy fats.

Hemp Seeds

• Benefits: A complete plant-based protein, hemp seeds provide omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, magnesium and iron.

• In the bowl: They add a subtle nutty flavor and a nutritional boost, enhancing protein, healthy fat and mineral content to keep you full and energized.

How to make a caramelized apple yogurt bowl

To make a cozy caramelized apple yogurt bowl, start by heating a small pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped apple, maple syrup and cinnamon, and cook for about five to seven minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become soft, golden and fragrant. Remove from the heat and let the apples cool slightly while you prepare the base.

In a serving bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the vanilla collagen until smooth and creamy. Add the warm caramelized apples. Finish by sprinkling the pumpkin spiced granola and hemp seeds over the top.

Enjoy immediately for a comforting, fall-inspired breakfast or snack that’s both nourishing and satisfying.

Other apple-rich dishes

• Apple crumble

• Homemade applesauce

• Apple pie

• Apple pie smoothie

Sophia Dimkopoulos is a Registered Dietitian who offers simply made recipes, nutrition education and wellness guidance.