Best Breakfast Parfaits Recipes

BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• In 4 parfait glasses or serving dishes, layer the pineapple, yogurt, raspberries, dates and banana. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately.

APPLE CINNAMON GREEK YOGURT BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• Have two sturdy glasses, mason jars, or mini trifle bowls ready.
• To a medium bowl, add the yogurt, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
• Grab 1/4 of the apples and sprinkle them at the bottom of the glasses. Add 1/3 of the yogurt, a few spoonfuls each. Depending on the size of your glass, you may need to spread the layers gently with the back of a spoon to distribute to the edge of the glass. Top with more apples (1/4), then more yogurt (1/3). Add all of the applesauce (2 tablespoons per glass), then more apples (1/4). Top with remaining yogurt and sprinkle with remaining apples. Drizzle with a little more honey and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired. Serve.

ORANGE-BLUEBERRY-YOGURT BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• Mix yogurt and orange zest together in a bowl.
• Layer some of the strawberries, yogurt mixture, granola, and blueberries in a parfait glass. Repeat layers until all the ingredients are used up.

BERRY BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• Place raspberries and brown sugar in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Press through a sieve; discard seeds. , In a small saucepan, combine the raspberry puree, orange juice, cornstarch and orange zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool., In eight parfait glasses, layer half of the raspberry sauce, berries, granola and yogurt. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar if desired. Serve immediately.

BREAKFAST PARFAITS WITH FIG COMPOTE

Steps:

• Mix together the blackberries, blueberries and strawberries in a bowl. Put 2 tablespoons Fig Compote in the bottom of six parfait glass. Top with 1/4 cup yogurt, followed by 1/4 cup of the mixed berries. Add another layer of yogurt, and then top with 1 tablespoon Fig Compote and 2 tablespoons Fruit-and-Nut Trail Mix. Serve immediately.
• Combine the figs, sugar, vinegar, orange zest and juice, cinnamon and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Begin to break down the figs with a potato masher or the edge of a wooden spoon. Continue to boil until the compote has thickened enough to resemble a chutney and a wooden spoon drawn through the mixture leaves a track behind it, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in the honey and season with salt. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine the walnuts, cashews, coconut flakes and pepitas in a large bowl; toss with the coconut oil and some salt. Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake until toasted and fragrant, 10 minutes. Let cool completely, at least 20 minutes.
• Mix in the banana chips, goji berries and dried pineapple. Stir in the carob chips if you want a bit of "chocolate" with your trail mix! Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.

LEMON BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring milk and salt to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until milk is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; cool., In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, yogurt, honey and lemon zest. Stir in couscous., Combine the kiwi, blueberries and raspberries; spoon 1/4 cup into each of six parfait glasses. Layer with couscous mixture and remaining fruit. Garnish with ginger and mint.

MAKE-AHEAD FRUIT & YOGURT BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• In a bowl combine yogurt, oats, chia seeds, and milk.
• Stir to combine then layer half in a wide-mouth mason jar or container.
• Add half the fruit and berries then layer in remaining yogurt mixture and berries. Refrigerate overnight, and up to 3 days.

FRESH FRUIT BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• Place ½ of the bananas and ½ of the strawberries in each of 2 parfait glasses.
• Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of brown sugar over each.
• Top with each with ½ of the yogurt and serve.