Last Updated June 10th, 2022 at 07:51 pm by Lisa
Yogurt parfaits make a convenient, healthy make-ahead breakfast or grab-and-go snack. This version features homemade granola but you can use store-bought if you prefer. The parfaits can be assembled the night before for a quick, satisfying morning.
Layer your favorite yogurt in the bottom of a glass or jar, add a layer of granola, top with fresh or frozen fruit, and finish with a drizzle of honey. Cover with lids and store in the refrigerator for an easy, portable breakfast any time.
⬆ Yogurt Parfaits Video ⬆
You Will Need
Homemade or store-bought granola
Yogurt of your choice
Fresh or frozen fruit
A drizzle of honey
Let’s Make Granola (Or Buy It!)
Step 1: Roughly chop the nuts you chose. Sliced almonds work well and pistachios are a good size; roughly chop larger nuts like walnuts or pecans.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl combine the melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and honey. Stir — the mixture may not fully homogenize, and that’s fine.
Step 3: Add the dry ingredients: chia seeds, cinnamon, brown sugar, pistachios, almonds, pecans, unsweetened flaked coconut, wheat germ, bran flake cereal, and rolled oats.
Step 4: Mix everything together and spread in a single layer on a large, unlined baking sheet.
Step 5: Bake at 225°F (about 107°C) for 1 hour, stirring every 15–20 minutes to ensure even toasting.
Step 6: Remove the granola from the oven and continue stirring every 20 minutes as it cools to avoid large clumps and to keep a loose texture.
TIP: Store cooled granola in a sealed container or zip-top bag in the refrigerator — it will keep for several weeks.
GET THE RECIPE
Assemble Parfaits
In a small glass or mason jar, layer yogurt, granola, fruit, and finish with a drizzle of honey.
Mason jars are a great container for portable breakfasts. They’re convenient, easy to transport, and fun to eat from. Assemble the night before, refrigerate, and grab on your way out the door for a healthy start.
The word “parfait” comes from French and means “perfect.” In culinary terms it often refers to a layered cold dessert or breakfast served in a glass to showcase the layers, typically including yogurt or ice cream with fruit, syrup, and sometimes whipped cream.
More Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Steamed hard-boiled eggs cook perfectly every time and peel easily, making them ideal for salads, slicing, or snacking. For a refreshing start try a Pink Grapefruit Green Detox Smoothie. If you want a warm option, Parmesan Baked Hash Browns are baked to golden crispness without frying. And for a simple, nutritious choice, classic Avocado Toast is always a hit.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup melted coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup honey
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1 ½ cup pistachios, almonds, pecans
- 2 cups bran flake cereal
- 6 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)
Parfait Toppings
- yogurt of your choice
- fruit of your choice
- a drizzle of honey
Instructions
Homemade Granola
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Roughly chop the nuts. Sliced almonds, pistachios, or chopped walnuts and pecans work well.
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Combine coconut oil, vanilla extract, and honey in a large bowl and stir.
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Add the dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
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Spread the mixture in a single layer on a 10 x 15-inch baking sheet.
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Bake at 225°F for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes for even toasting.
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Remove from oven and stir occasionally as it cools to keep the granola loose.
Parfaits
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Layer yogurt, granola, and fruit in a small glass or mason jar. Drizzle with honey.
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Secure the lid and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
Rolled oats
Use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick oats for better texture in the granola.
Storage
Store homemade granola in a sealed container or zip-top bag for several weeks.
Nuts
Sliced almonds, pecans, and pistachios are favorites. You can also use sunflower seeds, walnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, or sesame seeds.