🍎 Mediterranean Apples & Cocoa Bowl (No Sugar, No Flour)
📝 Description
This Apples & Cocoa recipe is a warm, chocolate-kissed Mediterranean treat made with whole apples, cocoa, nuts, and yogurt—no refined sugar or flour. The apples provide natural sweetness, cocoa adds rich flavor without guilt, and Greek yogurt brings creaminess and protein. It works beautifully as a cozy breakfast, light dessert, or afternoon snack.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2)
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2 medium apples, peeled and diced
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½ cup water or unsweetened almond milk
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1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
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1 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds
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Optional: 1 tsp honey or date paste (only if needed)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Cook the apples
Add apples and water (or almond milk) to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes until soft. -
Add cocoa & spice
Stir in cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla. Cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy. -
Cool slightly
Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes (important so yogurt doesn’t split). -
Make it creamy
Fold in Greek yogurt until smooth and pudding-like. -
Serve
Spoon into bowls and top with chopped nuts.
🫒 Mediterranean Nutrition Highlights
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Naturally sweet from fruit
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Rich in antioxidants (apples + cocoa)
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Healthy fats from nuts
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No refined sugar or flour
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Gluten-free
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this fully vegan?
A: Yes. Use coconut or almond yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
Q: Can I eat this cold?
A: Absolutely. It thickens into a chocolate-apple pudding when chilled.
Q: Is cocoa healthy?
A: Yes—unsweetened cocoa is rich in antioxidants and supports heart health.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Yes. Store in the fridge up to 3 days in a sealed container.
Q: Can I blend it?
A: Yes! Blend for a smooth mousse-style texture.
