Yogurt Parfaits
Yogurt parfaits are a light and yummy way to satisfy a sweet tooth, get some protein in to start your day and can all be assembled in minutes. Plus, this recipe comes with a homemade granola that takes it to the next level!
A HEALTHY AND TASTY BREAKFAST OR SNACK RECIPE
I am a sucker for a good yogurt parfait. I am terrible at eating enough protein everyday and Greek yogurt is a great way to do that. It is filling but it also doesn’t make me feel heavy afterwards which I appreciate (especially in the summer!) Parfaits almost make it seem like you are being totally indulgent but it’s actually good for you! I am showing you how to make your own homemade granola here too (which is SO good!) The sweet berries and the drizzle of (optional) honey really make this a nice sweet tooth crusher too!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Nope! If you don’t prefer Greek yogurt, or only have regular yogurt, this will work just fine with regular yogurt. You can use flavored yogurts if you like.
Sure! Try other berries or fruit options like oranges, mangoes, kiwis, raspberries, blackberries, dragon fruit, pomegranate and more. Pretty much any fruit you love will work here!
Sure. I would wait to assemble with the granola so it doesn’t get too soggy as you store them in the fridge. I show it in a couple of layers here but it isn’t necessary. You can just throw the granola on top rather than in layers.
Any leftover Greek Yogurt Parfaits should be kept (covered with plastic wrap) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just keep in mind, with the granola sitting on top of the yogurt, it will get softer the longer it sits.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- maple syrup– you could swap this out for more honey. I like the bump of flavor it gives but using just honey is fine!
- coconut oil – this helps the granola to stick together better and is a healthier oil option so I only recommend coconut oil here.
- vanilla extract – you can switch up the extract flavors here. I think coconut extract would be amazing!
- cinnamon – if you don’t enjoy cinnamon, you can leave it out.
- kosher salt
- peanut butter protein powder – this is completely optional! It gives it a slight peanut butter taste but also really packs this full of protein but you do not need it to make this granola. I find it at my Walmart but you can also get it on amazon (paid affiliate link). It’s great for putting into smoothies, oatmeal and into pancake batter as well.
- quick cooking oats – I have found this works best with the quick cooking oats. However, you can use old-fashioned oats but the crumbles of granola usually end up larger and a tad crunchier.
- almonds and walnuts – if you don’t like nuts – just leave them out or switch it out for what you prefer. I think pecans, macadamia nuts and cashews all work great too!
- vanilla Greek yogurt– I used vanilla Greek yogurt, but any flavored Greek or traditional yogurt would work nicely. You can use sugar free as well.
- strawberries and blueberries – see the Frequently Asked Questions above for other fruit ideas.
- honey – optional but totally delicious topping!
HOW TO MAKE YOGURT PARFAITS
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two 9×13-inch baking sheets with parchment paper. Or if you have one large jelly roll pan, you could use that too. In a bowl add the syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and (optional) protein powder. Mix until combined. To the bowl add the quick cooking oats, sliced almonds, and chopped walnuts. Mix until combined.
Place the granola on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 4 minutes. Stir the granola around. Bake for an additional 4-6 minutes or until the granola is golden and crunchy. Make sure it doesn’t get too brown. Transfer the granola to another baking sheet, plate, or bowl to allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
Assemble the parfaits by layering the yogurt, fruit, and granola. Drizzle honey on top.
Serve and enjoy! Note: I topped each of these with a small sprig of mint. It is not necessary, it was just to add a pop of color.
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Yogurt Parfaits
Ingredients
Granola Ingredients
- ⅛ cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 3 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup peanut butter protein powder (optional)
- 2 cups quick cooking oats
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Parfait Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- 4 teaspoons honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two 9×13-inch baking sheets with parchment paper. Or if you have one large jelly roll pan, you could use that too.
- In a bowl add 1/8 cup maple syrup (or honey), 3 Tablespoons coconut oil, melted, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 cup peanut butter protein powder (optional). Mix until combined.
- To the bowl add 2 cups quick cooking oats, 1/2 cup sliced almonds, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Mix until combined.
- Place the granola on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 4 minutes. Stir the granola around.
- Bake for an additional 4-6 minutes or until the granola is golden and crunchy. Make sure it doesn’t get too brown.
- Transfer the granola to another baking sheet, plate, or bowl to allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
- Assemble the parfaits by layering the 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup strawberries, 1/2 cup blueberries and granola evenly between the three servings.
- Drizzle 4 teaspoons honey on top.
- Then enjoy!
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- Each complete serving ends up being about a cup (maybe just a tad over). You can probably get 4 servings out of this recipe if you use smaller bowls or cups.
- You do not need to add the protein powder for the granola to turn out great. You don’t need to substitute it with anything else.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Excuse me for asking – how much is a tablespoon cup? In this recipe you talk about 3 tablespoons cups of coconut oil?
It’s Tablespoons 🙂
Absolutely delicious