Air Fryer Peaches with Protein Yogurt Topping a Smart & Simple Dessert

Discover how to make Air Fryer Peaches with Protein Yogurt Topping—a light, high-protein dessert with only 96 calories! Learn why fruit in the air fryer makes a smart choice year-round with seasonal variations.

When dessert cravings hit, smart choices can still feel indulgent! These Air Fryer Peaches with Protein Yogurt Topping are proof that healthy can taste amazing. Juicy peaches caramelize beautifully in the air fryer with a quick sprinkle of cinnamon and coconut sugar, creating a golden crust that feels decadent yet totally fits into your macros.

Top them with a quick mix of Greek yogurt and protein powder for a creamy finish that packs in an extra 8 grams of protein. At just 96 calories per serving (1/2 of large peach), this fruity treat is light, nourishing, and downright delicious. A final sprinkle of chopped nuts adds crunch and balance.

Discover how to make Air Fryer Peaches with Protein Yogurt Topping—a light, high-protein dessert with only 96 calories! Learn why fruit in the air fryer makes a smart choice year-round with seasonal variations.

The best part? This recipe shows that fruit in the air fryer is one of the smartest dessert hacks ever. It transforms everyday produce into something warm, sweet, and satisfying—without the sugar overload.

👉 While peaches shine in the summer, this turning fruit into a dessert via the air fryer works year-round with seasonal swaps:

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Air frying fruit is a game-changer for easy, nourishing desserts. Whether it’s peaches, apples, bananas, or even watermelon rinds, the possibilities are endless!

Air Fryer Peaches with Protein Yogurt Topping (and Oven Option)
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Discover how to make Air Fryer Peaches with Protein Yogurt Topping—a light, high-protein dessert with only 96 calories! Learn why fruit in the air fryer makes a smart choice year-round with seasonal variations.

Course: Dessert, Fruit, Snack
Keyword: fruit, peach, peaches
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 large peach, halved and pit removed (about 10-oz peach)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar can swap with date sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup plain 0% Greek Yougrt
  • 2 Tbsp protein powder of choice
  • Optional: Chopped nuts
Instructions
  1. Place peach halves, cut side up in a small oven-safe baking dish or bowl

  2. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and coconut sugar on the tops.

  3. AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS: Place in 400F air fryer (no need to pre-heat) for approx. 8 minutes, or until sugars and juices caramalizing and the flesh has warmed and softened.

  4. OVEN INSTRUCTIONS: Place in center rack of pre-heated 400F oven and bake until caramalized and softened, about 15 minutes.

  5. While peach is cooking, mix up yogurt and protein powder in small bowl.

  6. To serve, dollop yogurt mixture in center of the syrup-y peach and, if desired sprinkle with nuts.

Recipe Notes

Seasonal Sweets | Healthy Egg Nog Pudding Recipe

Fa-la-la-la-la, la lick my lips! I may skipping a tad ahead on the calendar but I want to give you plenty of time to enjoy this healthy treat while cartons of egg nog are decking the market shelves. Most egg nogs have tons of sugar, fat and calories (up to 19g fat and 400 calories per cup), not to mention a few fingers of brandy or bourbon – not that there’s anything wrong with that! But, my lightened dessert version of this iconic holiday drink is made with fat-free Greek yogurt and light egg nog. With just 190 calories and 2g of fat per serving, you don’t have to feel guilty about digging into this seasonal sweet treat. Oh, and this recipe for Healthy Egg Nog Pudding also has 15g protein per serving, so it’s a pudding that pumps you up!

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Healthy Egg Nog Pudding Recipe

  • 12 ounces 0% fat unsweetened Greek yogurt
  • 16 ounces light egg nog (made with skim milk)
  • ¼ cup sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 packets Stevia (or sweetener of choice)
  • Optional toppings: light whip cream, caramel sauce drizzle, additional cinnamon

Place all ingredients (except toppings) in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes until set. Top with whipped cream, caramel and cinnamon if desired.

Serves 4

 Nutritional information per 7 ounce serving (exclusive of toppings): calories 190, fat 2g (1g saturated), cholesterol 40mg, carbohydrate 30g, protein 15g

 

This week, I also did a guest post for Core Power and made a similar seasonal recipe (and so very different) using their Core Power High Protein Shake, pumpkin puree and Greek Yogurt. Head on over to check out this recipe for Core Power Pumpkin Mousse.

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And, if you’re not interested in this healthy, high-protein recipe, you may want to visit just to find out what in the heck I’m doing with this pumpkin . . . and why.

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