Enjoy all the best fall flavors wrapped into this easy apple tart with the simplest yogurt filling. This no-bake dessert is perfect for a holiday party.
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Here we are, on the third installment of my series with Light & Fit® (check out my meal prep post, and my black rice and cannellini bean buddha bowl). To celebrate the new Dannon Light & Fit® yogurts with Zero Artificial Sweeteners, I was asked to reimagine yogurt by finding fun ways to eat it, and boy have I found the most fun and delicious way to incorporate Dannon Light & Fit® Vanilla Greek Nonfat Yogurt with Zero Artificial Sweeteners into your next holiday party.
It just goes to show that nourishing choices don’t have to be boring. I mean, I upped the protein, fiber, and calcium in this delicious dessert just by using Greek yogurt in the filling. With a balanced variety of delicious choices, Dannon Light & Fit® has better-for-you options that that also fit your active lifestyle. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend increasing intake of nutrient-dense foods, such as fat-free or low-fat dairy products, like yogurt. Yogurt is nutrient-dense and many yogurts are usually a good source of protein, calcium and vitamin D. Make sure to follow Light & Fit® on Instagram for more yogurt inspiration.
After being a dietitian for a few years, desserts that don't taste like what I'm used to aren't satisfying or that enjoyable. This easy apple tart with it's yogurt filling is slightly reminiscent of a classic cheesecake; but the tanginess of the yogurt only filling pairs really well with the sweet apple and pecan topping. When I topped the whole dessert with my new favorite (easy) homemade caramel sauce, it became irresistible. So, here we go, enjoy this really easy apple tart with ingredients you'll likely have in your pantry. And it's still enjoyable, just happens to be packed with some nourishing ingredients that also make it taste amazing.
Here are a couple other recipes using Dannon Light & Fit®:
Easy Apple Tart with Yogurt Filling
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring Cups
- Small fry pan
- Small Springform Pan
- rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1 package honey graham crackers
- 5 tablespoons butter divided
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon divided
- 2 pinch salt divided
- 4 containers Dannon Light & Fit Greek Nonfat Yogurt with Zero Artificial Sweeteners, Vanilla
- 1 large apple sliced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup toasted pecans chopped
- caramel sauce to drizzle quick recipe listed in recipe notes
Instructions
- Add graham crackers, 3 tablespoons melted butter, a pinch of salt, and ¼ teaspoon to bowl of high powered blender or food processor. Mix until graham crackers are dust, add more butter if it's too crumbly. Pour into base of an 8" springform pan. (I like using a smaller pan because the tart is thicker, but for a thinner tart you can use a larger pan). Pat down crust.
- Pour all Greek yogurt over crust, smooth out. Refrigerate while making topping.
- Topping: Add 2 tablespoons butter to a cast iron skillet or medium sized skillet. Add apples, brown sugar, and lemon juice to butter. Stir until apples are softened. About 10-15 minutes. If making your own caramel sauce, make while apples are cooking.
- Add a pinch of salt, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and pecans to apples. Remove tart from the fridge and top with apple and pecan mixture. Refrigerate until serving. Drizzle caramel sauce over tart prior to serving.
Jamie | A Sassy Spoon says
I agree with you, desserts MUST taste good! This looks insanely delicious!
Rebecca says
thanks Jamie! and totally, desserts that taste bad whether they're bad or they've been lightened up too much are just one of the worst things ever 😉
Laura says
That looks so delicious! So quick and looks easy.
Rebecca says
thanks Laura! exactly 🙂
Lisa says
I need more of this type of dessert in my diet. I just made a apple cranberry pie - and my husband and I ate the whole thing. THE WHOLE THING. I need to recalibrate!
Rebecca says
ahhhh that's so sad and totally hilarious! Guess it was a really good pie! Time for something else 😉
Katie says
So easy to make but it looks like a very fancy dessert. This would definitely impress guests for dessert!
Rebecca says
totally! That's one of the reasons I love it so much too! thanks!
Ginny says
I'm all about the easy. Apple is s perfect for this time of year especially for a sweet indulgence.
Rebecca says
same here! thanks Ginny
Chrissy says
That apple tart is gorgeous!!! You always have the best photos on your blog. This is definitely getting made asap in my house!
Rebecca says
ahhh thanks so much Chrissy 🙂 and I'm just slightly obsessed with this tart & photo. let me know how it goes!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
You know, I have ALL the ingredients to make this. And I need to make a dessert for tonight too....bonus. Thanks!!
Rebecca says
winning! Let me know how it turns out. Make sure to chill until you're ready to eat unless you don't mind it getting a bit soft
Rachel says
Oooh, this is something i could get on board with! I love healthified sweets because I have an insatiable sweet tooth.
Rebecca says
haha! I love this dessert because it's so good as it is regardless of sugar content 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Fun idea with the graham crackers! Looks good
Rebecca says
thanks! Grahams all day 🙂
Christina says
This looks tasty! Nice way to reduce the amount of sugar used, too.
Rebecca says
thanks! I love it because it tastes so good regardless of sugar level 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
This looks heavenly! I want it!
Rebecca says
thanks! it's soo good
Emily @Sinful Nutrition says
Is it breakfast yet?! Cuz this is totally an acceptable breakfast , right? 😉
Rebecca says
I ate it the day after I made it and want the rest tomorrow actually 😉
Kelly says
Is there anything better than warm apples? This looks wonderful!
Rebecca says
nope 🙂 thanks Kelly
Kalee says
This looks so yummy! I can't believe how easy it is to do, and I know the yogurt makes it a better choice for dessert too!
Rebecca says
Thanks Kalee, my fave part is how easy it is
Kerri Olkjer says
Wow. I kind of just want to sit and stare at that deliciousness a while this morning. LOL. Yum.
Rebecca says
haha! do what you gotta do 🙂
Lauren O'connor says
Oh yum! This tart looks incredible. 🙂
Rebecca says
Thanks Lauren!
Ginger Hultin says
Oh yes this looks lovely for fall!
Rebecca says
esp with the best WA apples 🙂
Gabriella Vetere says
This looks absolutely delish and easy!
Rebecca says
it totally is! thanks!
Gretchen Zimmermann says
I love the option of using yogurt in a recipe - def one of my favorite nutrient dense foods! Looking forward to trying this!
Rebecca says
me too! let me know how it goes 🙂