Protein Apple Danish
A delightful twist on a classic apple pastry, packed with protein and perfect for any time of day—breakfast, snack, or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla recommended)
- 1 cup light flour alternative (almond, coconut, or whole-wheat flour)
- ½ cup reduced-fat cream cheese or ricotta
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla extract (to taste)
- 2–3 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- Sweetener (like honey or maple syrup, to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and slicing, then toss with cinnamon and sweetener.
- Mix the Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese) with protein powder until smooth.
- Add the light flour alternative gradually and stir until just combined.
- Incorporate the reduced-fat dairy until rich and creamy.
- Layer a third of the batter in a greased baking dish, followed by half of the apples, more batter, the remaining apples, and the last of the batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and set.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness when serving. Perfect alongside a cup of coffee or chai tea.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Protein Apple Danish, healthy dessert, apple pastry