How should I store Apple Crumble Yogurt Bark?

Your leftover yogurt bark should return to the freezer in a freezer-safe container, where it will be good for 1 month. Remember to label it with a date.

What other toppings can I use?

You can have a lot of fun with the toppings here. Depending on what you’re adding, cutting the toppings into tiny pieces is a good idea so they’ll be easier to eat as the bark melts a little. Feel free to add your favorite berries, fruits, peanuts, chopped chocolate bars, mini morsels and coconut flakes—anything that would add a sweet and salty kick.

Why is my yogurt bark icy?

You might be using the wrong yogurt. We found that whole-milk yogurt is ideal because it has more fat and less water. This helps prevent the bark from icing up. Additionally, we tested this recipe using whole-milk yogurt for one batch and Greek yogurt for another and found that the flavor of Greek yogurt overpowers the seasonings.

Apple Crumble Yogurt Bark

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

10

Nutrition Profile:

Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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This super-simple Apple Crumble Yogurt Bark takes less than 15 minutes to make but tastes like you spent all day harvesting the flavors of fall. Tart, protein-rich plain yogurt is balanced out by sweet maple syrup. The warming flavors of apple pie spice and vanilla are infused throughout the yogurt base, and applesauce brings home the autumn flavors that complement the crunchy, fiber-rich cinnamon-oat granola. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to ensure a smooth surface on the bark.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!

After swirling the applesauce into the yogurt mixture, gently tap the baking sheet a few times on the counter to create a smooth surface on the bark.
When cutting the frozen bark, use a bench scraper or a ruler to get straight edges.
Add apple butter to level up the fall flavor.
For a different flavor profile, swap out the maple syrup, apple pie spice and vanilla for a swirl of jam.

Nutrition Notes

Plain yogurt provides calcium and phosphorus for strong bones and teeth, and protein and vitamin B12 for healthy muscles and nerves. Yogurt also has probiotics, which means it’s great for your gut health.
Applesauce is made by cooking down apples, usually without the skin. While this removes some of the apples’ nutrients, unsweetened applesauce still provides fiber, vitamins and minerals. Including apples in your diet may help boost brain and heart health, lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and fight cancer. The fiber in apples feeds your gut’s beneficial bacteria, helping them to thrive.
Cinnamon-oat granola has oats as its primary ingredient. Oats provide complex carbohydrates for lasting energy, fiber to help keep things moving through your gut and plant-based protein. Regularly eating oats has been linked to reduced cholesterol and healthy blood sugar levels. Cinnamon adds to the cholesterol-lowering effects of oats, so feel free to add an extra sprinkle of it over your yogurt bark.

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Ingredients

2 cups whole-milk plain yogurt
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1¾ teaspoons apple pie spice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
¾ cup cinnamon-oat granola

Directions

Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place 2 cups yogurt, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 1¾ teaspoons apple pie spice and ½ teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl; stir until evenly combined. Spread the mixture into a 12-by 8½-inch rectangle on the prepared baking sheet.

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay
Dollop ¼ cup applesauce over the yogurt mixture; gently swirl the applesauce using a butter knife or small spatula in a zig-zag motion. Sprinkle with ¾ cup granola.

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay
Cover tightly with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap doesn’t touch the yogurt mixture; freeze until completely set, at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Using the parchment paper as handles, transfer the frozen bark to a cutting board and cut it into 20 pieces. Serve immediately or layer the pieces between parchment paper in a zip-top freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month.

To make ahead

Freeze for up to 1 month.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I store Apple Crumble Yogurt Bark?

Your leftover yogurt bark should return to the freezer in a freezer-safe container, where it will be good for 1 month. Remember to label it with a date.
What other toppings can I use?

You can have a lot of fun with the toppings here. Depending on what you’re adding, cutting the toppings into tiny pieces is a good idea so they’ll be easier to eat as the bark melts a little. Feel free to add your favorite berries, fruits, peanuts, chopped chocolate bars, mini morsels and coconut flakes—anything that would add a sweet and salty kick.
Why is my yogurt bark icy?

You might be using the wrong yogurt. We found that whole-milk yogurt is ideal because it has more fat and less water. This helps prevent the bark from icing up. Additionally, we tested this recipe using whole-milk yogurt for one batch and Greek yogurt for another and found that the flavor of Greek yogurt overpowers the seasonings.

EatingWell.com, October 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

94	Calories
4g	Fat
12g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size 2 (2½-by-2-inch) pieces
Calories 94
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Vitamin A 13Âµg
Vitamin C 2mg	2%
Vitamin D 0Âµg
Vitamin E 1mg	7%
Folate 11Âµg
Vitamin K 1Âµg
Sodium 26mg	1%
Calcium 75mg	6%
Iron 0mg	3%
Magnesium 23mg	6%
Potassium 145mg	3%
Zinc 1mg	7%
Vitamin B12 0Âµg

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Additional reporting by

Carrie Myers, M.S.