Apple Cinnamon Yogurt Bark (Printable)

Frozen creamy Greek yogurt topped with apples, cinnamon, nuts, and cranberries for a cool snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready to eat in under 3 hours with almost zero hands-on time, making it perfect for those moments when you need something wholesome but aren't in the mood to fuss.
  • The contrast between creamy yogurt, crisp apple, and the slight chew of dried fruit feels indulgent while actually being genuinely good for you.
  • Once frozen, pieces last up to two weeks, so you can grab one whenever a sweet craving hits without any guilt.
02 -
  • If your yogurt mixture is too thin, your bark will come out more like a yogurt popsicle than a snappy, breakable bark—always use full-fat Greek yogurt and don't thin it out with milk or juice.
  • Freezing times vary wildly depending on your freezer's temperature; mine takes exactly 3 hours, but some freezers might need 4 or even overnight, so don't panic if yours needs extra time.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts lightly before chopping and adding them—this brings out their flavor and makes them taste less like an afterthought and more like an intentional ingredient.
  • Dice your apple as close to spreading time as possible; even though it's frozen it can oxidize and turn slightly brown if it sits too long in the yogurt mixture before freezing.
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