Dice your apples and add them to a skillet with pure maple syrup, cinnamon, lemon juice, and water
Cook over low-med heat until softened, about 10 minutes
Whisk water and arrowroot together, then add to warmed apple mixture. It will start to thicken right away
Set aside to cool
Mix your yogurt, almond butter, sweetener if using, vanilla protein powder, and vanilla extract together
Optionally, place in a piping bag and pipe over your rice cake
Top with your apple compote
Whisk caramel ingredients together and drizzle overtop to finish off your rice cake
Enjoy!
These don't store well assembled, but you can store your apple compote in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or stove when ready to use
Notes
You'll have leftover caramel. Keep stored in the fridge and use for your next treat or your fall lattes!