These Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait cups made with creamy peanut butter and homemade honey granola, topped with FRESH fruits and superfoods are perfect summertime breakfast. These are easy to make and packed with proteins and many nutrients. Decadent, yet HEALTHY. Refined sugar-free and super delicious!
A few weeks back I got this super-duper invitation to host a healthy breakfast in coworking space where I have my office. They wanted me to organize a breakfast for all the coworkers there - to preach why breakfast is the most important meal of the day, to showcase what I typically eat for breakfast and of course to make some easy HEALTHY breakfast meals for them.
My eyes were literally swamped with happy tears when I got that invite. I waited for this moment my whole life! ... Ok I'm overreacting. BUT really... I wanted to do this since I moved there. These people NEEDED these healthy meals. They needed me to show them how delicious and super EASY breakfast can be - to never-ever skip their breakfast again.
I've decided to make Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie and Blueberry Banana Smoothie. Smoothies are always a good breakfast idea especially for people who are busy. Also, they are the great way to show that healthy breakfast doesn't have to be complicated nor tedious - but rather tasty, easy and super NUTRITIOUS.
Also, I wanted to make something with crunchy granola and brain/energy boosting peanut butter... something creamy, refreshing and super attractive. So I came up with this Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait cups that are loaded with HEALTHY stuff, super filling and soooo delicious - full of FRESH berry flavor. These cups swept people off their feet. Literally.
These Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait cups are packed with HEALTHY nutrients – heart-healthy fats, fibers, vitamins, and essential minerals. And by packed I mean chock-full. It’s a true energy blast that will boost your energy, your brain power, and most importantly your health. + It WILL keep you full until lunch. Believe me!
To make these cups I used Greek yogurt full of proteins in which I mixed creamy peanut butter LOADED with more proteins, monounsaturated fatty acids (healthy fats), fibers, vitamins A and E, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, potassium, and many other amazing nutrients. I'm overwhelmed with peanut butter health benefits. But most importantly it's very satisfying.
Layers of creamy peanut butter yogurt mixture are disrupted with crunchy sweet, honey homemade granola. Granola is crumbled right into the yogurt mixture like a delicious dream. The banana slices placed along with granola gave unbelievable texture and natural sweetness.
Sweet and creamy peanut butter yogurt layers are topped with FRESH fruits and sprinkled with SUPERFOODS - bee pollen and crushed goji berries. A really good stuff! You can add some toasted coconut chips too.
I did boost up these parfait cups with some collagen peptides. They worked great in this, adding up nutrients and healthiness.
Everything about these Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait cups is PERFECT - the texture, crunchiness, creaminess... The flavor is just beyond amazing. It’s decadent, yet HEALTHY. Refined sugar-free and super delicious! Perfect summertime breakfast, dessert, or afternoon snack.
Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait cups are:
- Loaded with nutrients that promote good health.
- Powered with superfoods – bee pollen and goji berries.
- Sweet but REFINED sugar-free.
- Ridiculously quick and easy.
- Full of fruity + peanut butter flavor.
- Packed with proteins, fibers and antioxidants.
- It’s 100% waistline-friendly and soooo GOOD!
My mission with coworkers breakfast was a complete success. People left the event with their bellies full and happy. And these Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait cups just signed up to be my next favorite breakfast. I really hope you'll give these beauties a go too.
Enjoy!
Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients
For Honey Granola (around 6 servings)
- ¼ cup extra virgin coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup honey
- ¾ teaspoon Himalayan salt
- ¼ teaspoon ceylon cinnamon powder
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup puffed rice
For Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait (makes 2 cups)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon ceylon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup optional
- 3 teaspoon collagen peptides optional
- 1 cup honey granola from above
- 1 banana
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup strawberries
- 1 teaspoon bee pollen optional
- 1 teaspoon goji berries optional
Instructions
Make honey granola
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together coconut oil, vanilla, honey, salt, and cinnamon.
- Fold in oats and puffed rice.
- Pour granola onto prepared cookie sheet, spreading evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway so it cooks evenly.
- Granola is done when it's golden brown. Allow to cool completely before using.
- Use some granola for the parfaits. Rest you can store in a mason jar for weeks!
Assemble the parfaits
- Place Greek yogurt in a large bowl and add peanut butter. Stir until completely combined and smooth. Add collagen (if using) and stir in the vanilla and cinnamon. Add maple syrup to taste (if using). Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Divide half of the peanut butter yogurt between two cups and top with banana slices and granola.
- Divide the remaining peanut butter yogurt, banana, and granola between the cups. Top it with fresh blueberries and strawberries.
- Sprinkle with goji berries and bee pollen (if using).
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
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Leelo says
Your Peanut Butter Greek Yogurt Parfait looks absolutely delicious! I like healthy and delicious breakfast so I might give it a try! Thanks for the recipe :)
gourmand says
This recipe looks ultimately amazing. I really enjoy blog posts like this. I am definitely going to try this recipe. Amazing blog post.
Nicole says
My son would love this! He loves fruit and peanut butter!
Dana says
Oh gosh. I'm such a sucker for PB and I've never thought to incorporate it into a parfait before. This sounds so so good! Perfect for a summer breakfast.
Gene says
I am impressed that you were asked to create a breakfast for the people at your workspace. That's so cool. Love the boosters in there and nutritional focus! Viva la breakfast.
Julie says
This looks like such a good way to start your day! I love Greek yogurt and fruit for breakfast, but I've never thought to add peanut butter into the mix.
Amanda Mason says
You are 100% right - breakfast is the best meal of the day..hands down! I make the same things over and over for breakfast and this is the perfect recipe to break my same ole daily routine!!
Karyl Henry says
I never think of adding peanut butter to my smoothies or parfaits, but it's such a great idea, to get some extra protein in there. This looks like a wonderful combination, and I"ll have to give it a try
Anne|Craving Something Healthy says
I love everything about this recipe! The mix of flavors sounds divine! Will definitely be making a batch of that granola :)
Anne Lawton says
Yum! This looks and sound so good. I love peanut butter mixed into yogurt.
Sri Mallya says
Pranut butter and greek yogurt sounds like a treat! Thank you so much for sharing this delicious combo.
Claire says
What a great breakfast idea!!!
I am thinking I might have to hide in the pantry to eat this as my kids will want in on the action ;-)
Veena Azmanov says
I love greek yogurt and it's always perfect for a yogurt parfait. That honey granola sounds like something I would love. Saving this for later.
Whitney Bond says
Who could skip breakfast when there's beautiful options like this? Love the flavors and it certainly looks filling and healthy!
Kim @ Berly's Kitchen says
I love parfaits and the idea of adding peanut butter is brilliant. That sounds amazing, too! Sounds like a great breakfast idea!
Dominique | Perchance to Cook says
Could a parfait look any more appetizing?! These photos have me wondering why I've never made one before. Definitely saving this recipe for later. :)
Analida @ ethnicspoon.com says
I am a huge breakfast fan and I love the healthy ones too. The homemade granola in your recipe sound great! Thanks for sharing!
Karyl Henry says
I've never understood people who skip breakfast...I wake up hungry! But seriously though, I always have something in the morning to kick start my day. I usually do a smoothie, though yours looks much more vibrant and pretty than mine. I'll have to give these a shot
Marisa Franca says
Tasting good does not equal lots of sugar and fat!! That is such a misconception. That's wonderful that you were able to share some of your knowledge with your co-workers. This is a great recipe. Great for young and old.
Eileen Kelly says
What a perfect way to start the day with a nutritious breakfast that tastes amazing. I will be hosting a brunch next week. These will be perfect for the day.
Wajeeha says
I would love these for breakfast...yum!
Deborah Brooks says
I have not tried pnb and yogurt together before but hey why not!?
Gloria says
We will be having the grandkids 2 days a week for the summer. I think this would be the prefect lunch for them...they LOVE peanut butter...and yogurt. Printing right now.
Abbey Sharp says
Ooh you had me at peanut butter! What a perfect treat!
Rachel says
Although I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, this sure looks amazing!
Lauren says
This is like a homemade (better!) version of those crunch yogurts you can buy at the store! I love this and can't wait to make it!
Carrie A Groff says
I so need to try mixing peanut butter into my greek yogurt! This sounds so delicious! Thanks for sharing! Congrats on getting asked to share healthy breakfast with your coworkers!
Kimberly Hatting says
I never skip breakfast, I’d be in a major nasty mood by lunch if I did. The berries really give these so much color; they look tasty!
Pavani says
This is my kind of a breakfast - easy to make, healthy and delicious. Love that peanut butter parfait -- awesome idea. I will have to try it out very very soon - looks too tempting.
Nicole says
I always take Greek yogurt and granola to work for breakfast, this will be a lovely spin on it. Yum!
Claudia Lamascolo says
I just love the great flavors you have in this then with fresh fruits what a bonus. I just love parfaits! looks great!