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.
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. T
his 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®:
- Chocolate Greek Yogurt Pudding
- Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Dip
- Black Rice Buddha Bowl
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.
Notes
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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 🙂
Gabriella Vetere says
This looks absolutely delish and easy!
Rebecca says
it totally is! thanks!
Ginger Hultin says
Oh yes this looks lovely for fall!
Rebecca says
esp with the best WA apples 🙂
Lauren O'connor says
Oh yum! This tart looks incredible. 🙂
Rebecca says
Thanks Lauren!
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 🙂
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
Kelly says
Is there anything better than warm apples? This looks wonderful!
Rebecca says
nope 🙂 thanks Kelly
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 😉
Abbey Sharp says
This looks heavenly! I want it!
Rebecca says
thanks! it's soo good