Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples (any crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), diced
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped & lightly toasted
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (vanilla or plain) – Protein Source
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Optional Protein Boosts:
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (mixed in or on the side) – Protein Source
- 1 tbsp chia seeds – Protein & Fiber Source
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (mixed into yogurt) – High-Protein Option
Instructions:
- Toast pecans (optional): Heat a dry pan over medium heat, add pecans, and toast for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
- Prepare fruit: Toss diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Mix dressing: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, and cinnamon.
- Combine everything: Gently fold in apples, grapes, pecans, and cranberries.
- Add extra protein (if using): Stir in cottage cheese, chia seeds, or protein powder.
- Chill & serve: Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Protein Breakdown (Approx.):
- Greek yogurt (1/2 cup): ~10-12g protein
- Cottage cheese (1/4 cup): ~7g protein
- Chia seeds (1 tbsp): ~2g protein
- Protein powder (1 scoop): ~20g protein (varies by brand)
Total Protein (without extra boosts): ~10g
With cottage cheese + chia seeds: ~19g
With protein powder: ~30g+