4 Ways to Make Yogurt Parfaits

Yogurt parfaits are the ultimate quick breakfast — layers of creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and fresh fruit that look as good as they taste. These four recipes are ready in 5 minutes!

Strawberry Shortcake

Like strawberry shortcake in a glass — layers of vanilla yogurt, fresh strawberries, and crumbled vanilla wafers.

Ingredients

• 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1/4 cup vanilla wafer crumbles
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings

• Whipped cream
• Whole strawberry
• Vanilla wafer
• Mint leaf

Steps

1. Mix yogurt with vanilla extract and honey.
2. Layer yogurt, sliced strawberries, and wafer crumbles in a glass.
3. Repeat layers until the glass is full.
4. Top with whipped cream, a whole strawberry, and a wafer.

Chocolate PB

A protein-packed indulgence — chocolate yogurt layered with peanut butter granola and banana. Tastes like a candy bar, eats like breakfast.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chocolate Greek yogurt
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1/4 cup peanut butter granola
• 1 Tbsp peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips

Toppings

• Peanut butter drizzle
• Chocolate chips
• Banana slices
• Crushed peanuts

Steps

1. Layer chocolate yogurt, banana slices, and granola in a glass.
2. Add a spoonful of peanut butter between layers.
3. Repeat until full.
4. Top with a peanut butter drizzle, chocolate chips, and crushed peanuts.

Tropical Paradise

Coconut yogurt, juicy mango, and macadamia nut granola — close your eyes and you’re on a beach somewhere.

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup diced mango
• 1/2 cup diced pineapple
• 1/4 cup macadamia nut granola
• 1 Tbsp honey
• Toasted coconut flakes

Toppings

• Toasted coconut
• Passion fruit
• Lime zest
• Macadamia nuts

Steps

1. Layer coconut yogurt, mango, pineapple, and granola in a glass.
2. Sprinkle toasted coconut between layers.
3. Repeat layers until full.
4. Top with passion fruit, extra coconut, and a sprinkle of lime zest.

Apple Pie

All the flavors of apple pie without the baking — cinnamon-spiced apples, crunchy granola, and creamy vanilla yogurt.

Ingredients

• 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 apple, diced and sauteed
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup oat granola
• 1 Tbsp butter

Toppings

• Caramel drizzle
• Cinnamon sprinkle
• Pecans
• Whipped cream

Steps

1. Saute diced apple in butter with cinnamon and maple syrup until tender (3 minutes).
2. Let the apples cool slightly.
3. Layer vanilla yogurt, cinnamon apples, and granola in a glass.
4. Top with caramel drizzle, pecans, and a dusting of cinnamon.

Meal prep tip: Layer everything except granola the night before. Add granola in the morning to keep it crunchy. Mason jars make perfect portable parfait containers.