Cinnamon Pear Chia Yogurt Cups
Warm cinnamon pears cool into creamy Greek yogurt and chia cups for a naturally sweet, protein-rich make-ahead dessert.
By Moow Editorial ·
- Roast the pears until tender but still shaped so the cups keep some texture.
- Cool the fruit before layering to keep the yogurt cold and creamy.
At a glance
Read through the method once, then measure every ingredient before you begin.
- Yield: 4 yogurt cups
- Prep time: 12 minutes
- Cook time: 18 minutes
The listed weights are the editor-reviewed basis for nutrition; household measures are rounded for practical cooking.
Estimated nutrition per serving
Serving basis: One nutrition serving from the editor-reviewed yield of 4 yogurt cups.
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Protein: 19 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fat: 4 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.
Ingredients
Measure these ingredients for the full editor-reviewed recipe yield.
- 4 medium pears (640 g edible portion), cored and diced
- 2 3/4 cups (680 g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (32 g) chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) ground cinnamon
Directions
1. Heat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a small rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. Toss the diced pears with the cinnamon, spread them in one layer, and bake until tender but not collapsed, 15 to 18 minutes.
3. Stir the chia seeds into the Greek yogurt and let the mixture stand for 10 minutes while the pears cool.
4. Divide the yogurt mixture among four glasses, top evenly with the pears, and chill until serving.
Sources
Contains milk. Use care with the hot pan, cool the pears before layering, and keep the finished cups at 40°F (4°C) or colder; eat within 3 days.