Lightened-Up Caramel Apple Slices
Quick and easy caramel apple slices made with a lightened yogurt-caramel drizzle and crunchy toffee bits. Ready in 20 minutes, this healthy dessert is perfect for fall gatherings or a late-night craving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup date caramel sauce
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
- 2 tablespoons toffee bits
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry apples. Core and slice into thin rounds (about 1/4-inch thick) or wedges. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- In a small bowl, whisk together date caramel sauce, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add a pinch of flaky sea salt and stir.
- Arrange apple slices on a serving plate in a single layer, slightly overlapping, in a fan or circular pattern.
- Drizzle the caramel-yogurt mixture evenly over the apple slices.
- Sprinkle toffee bits (and optional nuts or chocolate chips) evenly over the top.
- Finish with a final light sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.
Notes
Best eaten within 30 minutes of assembling. For make-ahead, prep components separately and assemble just before serving. For a vegan version, use coconut yogurt and dairy-free toffee bits. For a nut-free option, skip nuts and double the toffee bits or add crushed pretzels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 apple with drizz
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
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