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About this Greek Yogurt Pie:
Are you on board with eating dessert for breakfast? I hope so… Because hiding behind its indulgent look, there’s a combination of things you probably eat in the morning anyways, like greek yogurt, bananas, honey, macadamia nuts, and Cheerios. Layering the ingredients into a tart not only makes it feel more fancy, it causes the flavors to dance in a different way.
I’d heard that straining greek yogurt overnight brings it to a cream cheese consistency, but I’d never attempted. Well it worked, brilliantly. And became the cool and creamy, honey sweetened filling to this “healthyish” yogurt pie. With a crust made from crushed Banana Nut Cheerios (new! made with whole grain oats, real banana puree, and cinnamon), it couldn’t get much more breakfast approved.
I’m more drawn to a base that tastes more sweet than doughy, which is why I choose this style of crust. Sorry, not sorry. Graham crackers are the most common “press-in” ingredient, but I rarely have them on hand (especially because gluten-free are hard to find). So after this go round with crushed Banana Nut Cheerios, I’m sold. Blitzed in a food processor, their fine texture makes a mighty fine crust for the yogurt pie, combined with just a bit of almond flour and butter. And the nutty, toasty flavor is irreplaceable.
To complete its look and taste, I adorned the outer edges with roasted macadamia nuts, and drizzled caramel over the top. Just a little for depth, but not take away from its feel good vibes. I tried both store-bought, or date caramel when testing, it’s up to you. It lasts for several days in the fridge, a major bonus if you make and you’re household of two, like Brian and I. But I also count on it most when I’m looking to serve a lighter dessert.
Life Updates:
I’m home, for an extended period of time, and it feels good. I have a story to tell you next month about my visit in Western Nebraska, documenting the bread and butter of their agriculture, bean farmers. And if you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that I was in Vermont and New Hampshire for the first half of October, fall foliage bliss. Fifteen days to be exact, the longest I’ve been away. In other news, here’s what else I’ve been doing, thinking, enjoying.
Sending love,
Amanda
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Monika
May 10, 2019
Excited to try this…but I have some swapsy questions…
1) Would this be totally disgusting if I used Apple Cinnamon Cheerios instead of Banana Nut Cheerios for the crust? Apples and bananas don’t hate each other in fruit salad, so I think it would work…
2) How much strained yogurt are you left with after you’ve strained they whey from the 3 cups of yogurt? If it’s 2…do you think this recipe would work with 2 cups of sour cream instead?
Thanks!
amandapaa
May 11, 2019
Hi! I think apple cinnamon cheerios would also work. I don’t quite remember the amount of yogurt that was left after straining it. You would need to strain the same amount of sour cream (3 cups), as it would be too runny if not strained.
cakespy
November 10, 2017
First, OMG it’s beautiful. Second, OMG cheerios crust. Third, OMG AGAIN CHEERIOS CRUST. Fourth, banana! Caramel! Salt! Greek yogurt! This recipe is a WINNER.
Charlotte
November 10, 2017
You had me at Cheerio crust but then you added bananas AND caramel so I’m basically just drooling over my keyboard. Yum!
amandapaa
November 10, 2017
all the good things! xo
Emily Dingmann
November 8, 2017
I LOVE this idea so much! The crust, the strained greek yogurt. Your creativity in the kitchen always amazes me. Gorgeous pics, per usual!
amandapaa
November 9, 2017
The strained yogurt situation was a revelation. So thick and creamy! xo
Abby @ Heart of a Baker
November 7, 2017
I jut applied for TSA Precheck and I’m wondering why I haven’ done it sooner! Also, I’ve been contemplating the switch to the Iphone 8 and your testimonial has me wanting it SO badly. This tart is gorgeous and lovely! xo
amandapaa
November 7, 2017
you will be so glad while traveling! it makes the airport so much less stressful. and the iphone 8, go get it! xo
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
November 7, 2017
I. Want. This. (NOW!) Beautiful, Amanda.
amandapaa
November 7, 2017
we need to cook together again! xo
Erin@WellPlated
November 6, 2017
I love every layer of this beautiful tart (and that crust sounds SO YUMMY)
amandapaa
November 7, 2017
layers of yum!