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CARAMEL, APPLE, GRANOLA, VANILLA YOGURT PARFAIT

The traditional three-meals-a-day routine is changing. Today’s guests are increasingly reaching for smaller meals and snacks that fit naturally into the rhythm of the day. But convenience should not mean compromising on flavor, nourishment, or satisfaction.

Enter: Powered by FLIK, our signature house-made, wholesome snacks created with simple ingredients, purposeful nutritional benefits, and wellness center stage. Each recipe is designed to give you a delicious way to refuel, recharge, and keep moving through the day.

We’re kicking off the series with a seasonal favorite: the Caramel Apple Granola Vanilla Yogurt Parfait. With creamy yogurt, crisp apples, crunchy granola, and a touch of caramel, it delivers the comforting flavors of caramel apple season in an energizing, perfectly portioned snack that screams all things autumn.

Functional Foods at Work

Functional foods provide nutritional benefits that extend beyond basic nourishment. This parfait brings several of them together in one satisfying bite:

  • Yogurt: Yogurt with live and active cultures introduces beneficial bacteria that can help support a diverse and balanced gut microbiome. Greek yogurt also provides protein, which can help make a snack more satisfying.
  • Apples: Apples are a source of fiber, including pectin — a type of prebiotic fiber that helps nourish the beneficial bacteria already living in the gut.
  • Granola: Whole-grain granola adds texture, fiber, and longer-lasting carbohydrates to help fuel the day. Choosing a variety with nuts and seeds can provide additional protein and healthy fats.

Maintaining a diverse gut microbiome may support healthy digestion and immune function, while emerging research continues to explore its relationship with inflammation, brain health, and chronic disease risk. Pairing fermented foods like yogurt with fiber-rich ingredients like apples and whole-grain granola is a simple — and delicious — way to support microbiome health.

Caramel, Apple, Granola, Vanilla Yogurt Parfait

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Servings
6 Servings

Serving Size
1 – 12 oz. cup

Calories
440 kcal

Protein
6 g

Ingredients

  • FLIK Caramel Sauce
    • 1/2 c. light brown sugar
    • 1/4 c. half & half
    • 1/8 tsp. kosher salt
    • 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
    • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3/4 c. FLIK caramel sauce
  • 6 oz granola
  • 3 c. apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored & diced
  • 2 lbs fat-free, vanilla Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the caramel sauce.
    • Combine brown sugar, half & half, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
    • Whisk gently for 5-7 minutes, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
    • Add the vanilla and cook for one additional minute.
    • Remove from heat before preparing the rest of your parfait.
  2. In a small container or bowl, build your parfait with layers.
    • Start with 2 tbsp. of caramel topping drizzled along the bottom and sides.
    • Top with a heaping dollop of Greek yogurt (at least 5 oz. or just over 1/2 c.).
    • Add 1/2 c. of diced apples.
  3. Add 1/4 c. of your favorite granola — we recommend an oats & honey style granola.