Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Bark (Printable)

Frozen yogurt snack topped with apples, nuts, cinnamon, and dried fruits for a healthy, crunchy bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Yogurt Mixture

01 - 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Toppings

05 - 1 medium apple, finely diced (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
06 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
07 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
08 - 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

# Steps:

01 - Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon until smooth.
03 - Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
04 - Scatter diced apple, chopped nuts, dried cranberries or raisins, and mini chocolate chips evenly over the yogurt.
05 - Lightly dust the surface with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
06 - Gently press the toppings into the yogurt using hands or a spatula to ensure adherence.
07 - Freeze for at least 3 hours or until completely firm.
08 - Break into pieces and serve directly from the freezer.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It requires almost no cooking skill, just mixing and freezing, which somehow makes it feel like cheating when people ask for the recipe.
  • The texture contrast of creamy yogurt, crisp apple, and crunchy nuts hits in a way that feels indulgent but actually is good for you.
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what's in your pantry, so it never gets boring.
02 -
  • Frozen items taste less sweet and less flavorful than room temperature food, so your yogurt mixture should taste slightly over-sweetened before it hits the freezer or the finished bark will taste flat.
  • Apple oxidizes and turns brown once cut, so prepare it last, right before topping, or toss it with a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to keep it bright.
03 -
  • Use full-fat Greek yogurt because it freezes smoother and creamier than nonfat, and the difference is noticeable enough that it matters.
  • Toast your nuts lightly before chopping if they've been sitting around, because fresh-tasting nuts are what separates this from tasting like you just dumped things together.
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