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This Caramel Apple Salad recipe is a healthier version of my original Apple Salad Recipe! It has Greek yogurt and almond butter making this a lower sugar option with all the same great flavor!

caramel apple salad in a see-through blue bowl.


Lower Sugar Caramel Apple Salad

This salad recipe is full of all the same things we love from my original Butterfinger Apple Salad recipe! It’s still creamy, has fresh apples, and lots of yummy crunch. But there’s something better: You don’t have to worry about going overboard with the sugar. 

By making simple swaps, like Greek yogurt, almond butter from scratch and sugar free caramel sauce, you can make a dessert salad everyone can enjoy!

Ingredients needed

  • Almonds: Use raw almonds. We’re making some almond butter and some chopped.
  • Yogurt: nonfat plain Greek yogurt or whichever kind you like or you can use  vanilla instant pudding. 
  • Caramel: caramel ice cream topping – use sugar-free if you prefer
  • Apples: medium apples use your favorite; I used Granny Smith apples

How to make caramel apple salad

  1. Blend the almonds in a food processor or powerful blender and run until almond butter forms. Time varies depending on how powerful your machine is.
  2. Stir together yogurt and almond butter. Add caramel sauce to taste.
  3. Chop and core the apples into bite-sized chunks. 
  4. Stir the sliced apples into the yogurt mixture and the remaining chopped almonds. 
  5. Drizzle with a sugar-free or regular caramel sauce. 
caramel apple salad on a curved white plate.

Variations

  • Add a tablespoon of instant pudding mix (any flavor and/or sugar free) to add more flavor.
  • Drizzle a sugar-free caramel sauce over your salad and top with chopped almonds.
caramel apple salad in a see-through blue bowl.

Expert Tips

  • You may need to stop the machine and stir it/give it a rest part way through, and you may need to add up to 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to help it come together
  • How many apples you use depends on how creamy vs. chunky you want the salad to be
  • Store in refrigerator and enjoy later. But it’s best to serve the day it’s made for ultra freshness
  • Make your caramel ice cream topping from scratch
  • Instead of making the almond butter, use peanut butter instead
caramel apple salad in a see-through blue bowl.

Skinny Caramel Apple Salad

5 from 2 votes
This Skinny Caramel Apple Salad recipe is a healthier version of an apple salad! Greek yogurt and almond butter make this a great skinny party dish!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Yield 6 servings
Serving Size 1 serving
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup raw almonds (whole)
  • 1 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
  • 2-4 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping use sugar free, if desired
  • 3-4 medium apples use your favorite; I used Granny Smith
  • ⅓ cup chopped raw almonds
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Instructions

  • Place the 1 cup of almonds in a food processor or powerful blender and run until almond butter forms. You may need to stop the machine and stir it/give it a rest part way through, and you may need to add up to 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to help it come together. Time varies depending on how powerful your machine is.
  • Stir together yogurt and ¼ cup of the homemade almond butter. Add caramel sauce to taste.
  • Chop and core the apples into bite-sized chunks. Stir into the yogurt mixture. How many apples you use depends on how creamy vs. chunky you want the salad to be. Stir in the remaining ⅓ cup chopped almonds. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving. Store in refrigerator, best served the day it's made.

Recipe Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Author Dorothy Kern

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19 Comments

  1. omg what an awesome idea 🙂
    I made this with pecans I had on hand, added a handful of raisins and sprinkled in some apple pie spice. Also I used salty caramel ice cream sauce.
    IT WAS A HIT. the salty caramel apple sauce disappeared faster than the brownies. now that is saying something!
    thanks for the great and simple recipe!

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  3. I do Yoga with Adriene too! Every day, I was just thinking about doing yoga again tonight before I even read this haha. She is just great!! You’ll enjoy the 30 days for sure. I’m loving this skinny Caramel Apple Salad – so creamy and delish!

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  4. Yoga with Adriene is my favorite yoga channel! I’ve been doing her videos for a couple years now. She’s so funny, and I love her yoga for relaxation.
    Your skinny salads are the best! This would be great for any kind of party.

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  5. I never truly understood how apple salads worked – I suppose in the same sense that pasta/potato/macaroni salad are called salads…toss everything together with one creamy component and throw in other yummy bits. I like your healthy swaps here, Dorothy! I’m always on the lookout for a healthy swap that’s still delicious 🙂

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