Breakfast Parfait Recipes

MAKE AHEAD BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

• Layer 1/4 - 1/3 c. of mixed berries in the bottom of each cup.
• Next spoon about 1/4 - 1/3 c. of yogurt on top of the berries.
• Continue layering until the cup is as full as you would like (with yogurt being the top layer).
• Fill a snack-sized ziploc bag with granola and seal (one for each cup).
• Cover each cup tightly with plastic wrap and seal with rubber band.
• Place (or tie on) a granola bag on each cup along with a plastic spoon (see picture above).
• Place in refrigerator for up to 5 days.

BREAKFAST PARFAITS

Steps:

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

CRUNCHY SUPERFOOD BREAKFAST PARFAIT

Steps:

• Combine the coconut milk, chia seeds, agave nectar, flaxseeds, hemp seeds and vanilla in a medium bowl, and let sit for 10 minutes, whisking every couple of minutes. The mixture will start to set like gelatin. Place some fruit in a parfait glass, add the milk mixture and let sit in the refrigerator overnight. Top with granola, raw oats, nuts or honey.

TROPICAL BREAKFAST PARFAIT

Steps:

• Put 2 tablespoons of yogurt in the bottom of each of four juice glasses. Top with 4 orange slices. Sprinkle the oranges with a 1 1/2 tablespoons of cereal, followed by 2 more tablespoons of yogurt. Top with diced pineapple then with another 1 1/2 tablespoons cereal.

GREEK YOGURT BREAKFAST PARFAIT

Steps:

• Add blueberries and strawberries to a small bowl. Sprinkle with sugar; stir to coat the berries.
• Place 2 tablespoons granola in the bottom of 2 parfait glasses. Spoon 2 tablespoons yogurt on top and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Top with 1/3 of the berries. Repeat layers until the parfait glasses are full.

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 PARFAIT FOR ONE

Steps:

• In tall narrow glass, place 1/3 of the yogurt. Top with 1/3 of the cereal and 1/3 of the fruit. Repeat layers twice.