Greek Yogurt Parfait is a quick 5-minute, high-protein breakfast layered with creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and fresh seasonal berries. It is flavorful and satisfying, great for weekly meal prep, and easy to customize with your favorite fruit. Each serving contains approximately 18-23 grams of protein, depending on the type of yogurt you use.
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Breakfast is most certainly one of my favorite meals of the day. And while I love the indulgence of muffins and pancakes, I like to start my weekdays off with a lower-carb, high-protein meal that will keep me sustained and focused.
Enter my go-to Greek yogurt parfaits!
It's a fast and easy breakfast parfait recipe that doubles as an afternoon snack or dessert. I make it with a high-protein granola that I prepare at home, but you can take a shortcut and use your favorite store-bought granola (more on this below!).
Plus, the fruit is totally customizable and all about personal preference. Let's get started!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Only 3 ingredients, with one extra ingredient to sweeten things up.
- Nutrient-rich, high-fiber, low-sugar, and high-protein.
- Customize it to suit your tastes and use any fruit that's in season.
- Meal prep it for a grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings.
Ingredients - Notes & Substitutions
The star players here are yogurt, granola, and fruit. Here's what we will need for these breakfast parfaits:
- Yogurt: Use unsweetened, plain Greek yogurt with a high protein content. I typically look for about 15-20 grams of protein per serving. You can also use your favorite vegan yogurt; however, the protein content will be lower.
- Sweetener: You can sweeten the yogurt with maple syrup or honey, or you can substitute it with monk fruit sweetener for a sugar-free option.
- Berries: I used strawberries and blueberries, but you can use any combination of berries, such as blackberries or raspberries. You can also swap the berries out for your favorite seasonal fruit, such as mango, pineapple, banana, apples, or pears, cut into bite-sized pieces. Alternatively, use frozen berries.
- Granola: Choose high-protein granola or a bag of low-sugar, high-fiber granola with a mix of nuts and seeds.
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How to Make Parfait With Greek Yogurt
Here are the step-by-step instructions and photos :
Step 1: Sweeten Yogurt (optional): If you like to sweeten the yogurt, add maple syrup (or honey) to the Greek yogurt and mix until fully incorporated.
Start layering the yogurt parfait by spooning half the yogurt into the bottom of a mason jar or cup.
Top that with half the berries, followed by half the granola.
Repeat the layers by adding the remaining yogurt, followed by berries and granola. Your Greek Yogurt Parfait is ready to enjoy!
Serving Suggestion
For serving: I love to garnish my parfait with extra fresh fruit and a little more granola. You can easily switch the granola to your favorite flavor. Muesli makes a great substitute.
Customize the fruits: Some great options are assorted berries, apples, bananas, or peaches.
Boost the protein content: Use a high-protein granola or drizzle unsweetened nut butter between the layers.
How to Store & Make Ahead
Leftover granola and yogurt parfaits can be stored in the same mason jar, cup, or bowl in which you prepared them for up to four days. Store it covered in the fridge. Please note that the fruit and granola will be much softer on days 3 and 4.
Make Ahead: Leave the granola when layering the parfait for meal prepping, as it tends to get soggy. Sprinkle it on top just before serving.
Greek yogurt parfaits made ahead will keep for up to four days in the fridge. Store them in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid or an airtight container.
Variations to Try
- Chia Seed Yogurt Parfait: Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons of chia seeds in 2 to 3 tablespoons of water and let them soak for 15 minutes. Once the chia seeds swell up, stir them into the Greek yogurt before layering. Layer with fruit or granola as desired.
- Low-Carb Greek Yogurt Parfait: Keep it low-carb by opting for low-glycemic berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. Swap out the granola for a sugar-free, grain-free granola or your favorite mix of nuts and seeds.
Recipe Tips & Notes
- Yogurt: For its high protein content, use plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt. Look for brands with the highest protein content. For vegan parfaits, stick to your favorite dairy-free yogurt.
- Granola: Check the nutrition labels of the granola brands and look for a lower-carb (less added sugar), high-fiber, and protein-rich granola (includes nuts and seeds).
- Sweetener: To lightly sweeten your parfait, stir in ½- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey into the yogurt. For a sugar-free alternative, use monk fruit sweetener. This step is optional.
- Berries: For this parfait, I used a mix of chopped strawberries and blueberries. You can use other fruits you like, such as apples, bananas, mango, pineapple, and blackberries. Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces and add them as per the instructions.
- Make it Low-Carb: Use any mix of berries (fresh or frozen) and swap out the granola for a grain-free, low-sugar, sugar-free granola or your favorite blend of nuts and seeds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yogurt is a fermented milk-based product that can be plain or sweetened with additional flavorings. A parfait is an assembled breakfast or dessert with layers of yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola.
Yogurt parfait is made with alternating layers of yogurt, fresh fruit (typically berries), and either granola or a mix of nuts and seeds.
The best yogurt for a parfait is Greek yogurt due to its thick, creamy consistency and high protein content. Plain Greek yogurt is not sweetened with added sugar, making it a healthy breakfast option. That being said, you can use any yogurt to make a parfait, including vegan or plant-based yogurts.
One yogurt parfait is 201 calories. Please note that this will vary depending on the type of yogurt, fruit, and granola you use.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt plain, high-protein
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey optional
- ¼ cup mixed berries or other fruit cut in bite-size pieces
- ¼ cup granola
Instructions
- If sweetening the yogurt, add maple syrup (or honey) in the greek yogurt and mix until fully incorporated.
- Start layering the yogurt parfait by spooning half the yogurt (¼ cup) to the bottom of a mason jar or cup.
- Top that with half the berries followed by half the granola.
- Repeat the layers by adding the remaining yogurt followed by berries then granola. Greek Yogurt Parfait is ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Yogurt: Use plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt that has 15-20 grams of protein per serving. For vegan parfaits, you can use your favorite dairy-free yogurt, but know that it will be lower in protein.
- Granola: Check the nutrition labels of the granola brands and look for a lower-carb (less added sugar), high-fiber, and protein-rich granola (includes nuts and seeds).
- Sweetener: To lightly sweeten your parfait, stir in ½ to 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or honey into the yogurt. Use monk fruit sweetener for a sugar-free alternative. This step is optional.
- Berries: I use a mix of chopped strawberries and blueberries for this parfait. You can use other fruits, like apple, banana, mango, pineapple, blackberries, and more. Cut the fruit into bite-sized pieces and add.
- Make it Low-Carb: Use any mix of berries (fresh or frozen) and swap out the granola for a grain-free, low-sugar, or sugar-free granola, or your favorite mix of nuts and seeds.
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