Make this high protein Greek Yogurt Parfait (28 grams!) with 4 ingredients in 5 minutes! Perfect grab-n-go breakfast for busy mornings
This post has been modified with new photos and an improved layout. The recipe has been modified slightly to give the Greek yogurt parfait extra protein and more flavor.
I still cannot get over how many options you will find in the yogurt aisle of a grocery store!
The good thing about Greek yogurt is that you know it will have more protein per serving than regular yogurt.
And when you combine Greek yogurt with crunchy granola and fresh fruit (fresh strawberries and blueberries are my favorite!), it takes it to a whole other level!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy Recipe Simply layer the peanut butter mixture, creamy Greek yogurt, your favorite granola, and your favorite fruit. Using peanut butter powder might seem a little intimidating at first, but it really is as simple as mixing it with water.
- Meal Prep Homemade yogurt parfaits can be made 2-3 days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for an easy make-ahead breakfast or for a quick, healthy snack. I suggest storing the granola in a separate container so you can add it to the parfait right before eating it.
- Well Balanced This Greek yogurt parfait recipe is a great source of all 3 macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, and fat) in addition to many other important nutrients, including fiber and calcium.
- High Protein One Greek yogurt parfait contains 25 grams of protein per serving! If you'd like more protein from this breakfast parfait, scroll down to the How to Add Even More Protein section below.
Dietitian Tip
Breakfast parfaits are a great way to fit a variety of foods into one meal.
And making them with Greek yogurt adds more protein than regular yogurt, which means it will keep you feeling full longer.
How to Add Even More Protein
28 grams of protein for a breakfast parfait is impressive! Still, some people are looking for ways to increase their protein intake even more. Here are a few easy ways to add more protein to your breakfast parfait without changing the recipe much at all.
- Use Sky yogurt instead of Greek yogurt for an additional 5.5 grams of protein. Note: Skyr has a thicker consistency than Greek yogurt.
- Increase the amount of Greek yogurt to 1 cup for an additional 4.5 grams of protein.
- Add a second layer of the peanut powder and water mixture juse below the granola layer for an additional 9 grams of protein.
Ingredient Notes
- Greek yogurt I prefer to use vanilla Greek yogurt when making homemade parfaits. I've used less sugar, low-fat, and whole milk vanilla Greek yogurt to make breakfast parfaits and they all taste great. When I use plain Greek yogurt, I stir in a teaspoon or two of honey. Yes, I have a sweet tooth 😉
- Fruit Sweet berries are the most common fruits to use in breakfast parfaits. Not only are berries full of nutrients, but they are pretty and easy to serve. You can use any variation of fruit. If you choose to use leftover fruit salad, I recommend adding it to the parfait right before you plan to eat it.
- Granola For me, crunchy granola is the best part. Granola adds fiber along with a wonderful texture to a breakfast yogurt parfait. I've made this yogurt parfait with homemade granola and storebought granola. Both ways taste great!
- Peanut Butter Powder Use all-natural peanut butter powder (the only ingredient should be peanuts). Peanut butter powder is an easy way to add protein to recipes. For instance, 4 tablespoons of PB2 Peanut butter powder contains 12 grams of protein.
How to Make a Greek Yogurt Parfait
Here is a summary of the steps for making this breakfast parfait with Greek yogurt recipe. For a complete list of ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Mix water and peanut butter powder together in a small bowl to create a peanut butter paste.
- Place the peanut butter mixture in the bottom of a mason jar or other airtight container and spread it in an even layer so that it covers the bottom of the jar.
- Cover the peanut butter layer with Greek yogurt. Top with granola.
- If adding fruit (optional): top granola with fresh berries for same day eating. See notes section for when making it a day or two ahead.
Helpful Tips
- Slice or dice fruit into smaller pieces for this recipe.
- Only use pineapple or banana in a breakfast parfait if it will be enjoyed within twenty-four hours (for optimal flavor).
- If using frozen fruit, let it defrost before adding it to the parfait.
- The type of yogurt, granola, and fruit you choose will affect the taste, consistency, and nutritional value of this recipe.
- To keep the granola from getting soggy, eat the parfait within a few hours of assembling it, layer it under the peanut butter mixture instead of on the top, or wait until just before eating the parfait to add the granola.
Questions You May Have
Fresh berries seem to be the most common fruits to serve with Greek yogurt. In my experience, berries also work the best for meal prepping.
There is more flexibility with what fruit you add if you'll be eating the parfaits right away. For instance, I would not meal prep breakfast parfaits with pineapple, but I would definitely add it if I'm eating the parfait right away.
My kids love ripe raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, grapes, pineapple, banana, and nectarines in their yogurt parfaits.
Here is the ingredient list that can be found on their website: Nonfat Vanilla Yogurt [Cultured Pasteurized Grade A Nonfat Milk, Agave Syrup, Vanilla Extract, Carob Bean Gum, Vanilla Beans, Pectin, Water], Mixed Berry Compote [Mixed Berries (Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries), Evaporated Cane Sugar, Water, Plum Puree, Cornstarch, Ground Coriander, Citric Acid], Granola [Whole Rolled Oats, Milled Cane Sugar, Rice Flour, Oat Flour, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Molasses, Honey, Natural Flavor, Salt, Barley Malt Syrup]
As you can see, Starbucks uses a nonfat vanilla yogurt that is sweetened with agave. An easy substitute for this would be to mix a small amount of agave or honey in with plain yogurt.
Yogurt parfaits can be a great snack!
Choose a yogurt and granola with minimal amount of added sugar and add fresh fruit for an excellent snack that provides protein and fiber to help you feel full longer.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Greek Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon peanut butter powder all-natural
- 2 tablespoon water
- ¾ cup vanilla Greek yogurt Vanilla Greek yogurt or plain Greek yogurt mixed with a teaspoon or two of honey (if you are used to sweet yogurt).
- 2 tablespoon granola
- ¼ cup fresh berries Optional but highly recommended. Fruit should be cut up or sliced.
- 1 pinch salt optional
Instructions
- Mix water, peanut butter powder, and salt (if using) together in a small bowl.
- Place the peanut butter mixture in the bottom of a glass jar and spread it around in an even layer.
- Top the peanut butter layer with yogurt. Then top the yogurt with granola.
- Optional: Top the breakfast parfait with fresh berries. Enjoy right away or store refrigerated (in an airtight jar with a tight-fitting lid) for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Slice or dice fruit into smaller pieces for this recipe.
- Only use pineapple or banana in a breakfast parfait if it will be enjoyed within twenty-four hours (for optimal flavor).
- If using frozen fruit, let it defrost before adding it to the parfait.
- The type of yogurt, granola, and fruit you choose will affect the taste, consistency, and nutritional value of this recipe.
- To keep the granola from getting soggy, eat the parfait within a few hours of assembling it or wait until just before eating it to add the granola.
- If you or your kids are used to super-sweet yogurt, try mixing a small amount of plain Greek yogurt in with the sweetened yogurt you're used to the first time you make this breakfast parfait.
- If you use almond butter powder instead of peanut butter powder, you may need to add more water. Add a small amount of water at a time until a spreadable consistency is reached.
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