Peach parfaits are a beautiful and healthy way to start your morning or enjoy a wholesome snack! Layers of Greek yogurt, juicy peaches, maple syrup, and granola make this a well balanced recipe you can feel good about enjoying.
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Peach season is everything to me.
I've realized many fruits that I didn't think I liked are really only worth it when they're at their peak. You couldn't force me to eat an underripe peach, and you couldn't keep me away from the perfectly ripe ones either!
Peaches with yogurt is one of my favorite combos, so today I'm sharing a super simple recipe for peach parfaits that's easy enough for a quick breakfast and pretty enough for a baby shower or other gathering. Just imagine your guests walking in with a little army of these parfaits sitting on the table, ready to be devoured!
Ingredients
- Peach
- Pure maple syrup
- Pure vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Greek yogurt
- Pistachios
- Granola
How to make yogurt parfaits
- In a small bowl, add the peach, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
- Grab two small jars or bowls and place one quarter of the yogurt in the bottom of each.
- Spoon one quarter of the peach mixture on top of the yogurt in each bowl, then sprinkle with the pistachios.
- Add the remaining yogurt to both bowls, top with the remaining peach mixture, and finally add the granola.
Top tips
How to ripen peaches
Perfectly ripe peaches are the star of the show here, so you need to know how to handle them once they're home from the grocery store. Refrigerating peaches before they're ripe can make them mealy, which means it could be a little mushy and grainy, so try to buy peaches that aren't sitting in a refrigerated section.
I always choose firm peaches and let them ripen at home by placing them in a brown paper bag and folding over the top. Let them rest like this for 2-3 days and you should have perfectly ripe peaches.
If you want to speed things up, you can place an apple or banana in there with the peaches since they release ethylene gas, which is what helps with ripening. Once your peaches give to gentle pressure, place them in the refrigerator where they will stay good for about a week.
Use real maple syrup
I know it can be expensive, but real maple syrup is crucial here. I do not recommend substituting sugary pancake syrup. If you need to make a substitution, I recommend raw honey instead of syrup.
Add ingredients in layers
Normally I would mix my Greek yogurt with some sort of sweetener before adding toppings, but this recipe allows you to skip that step by adding things in layers. I like two layers of everything, starting with yogurt, then the peach mixture, and finally nuts and granola.
How to store
Peach parfaits are best enjoyed right after eating, but you could mix up the peach mixture ahead of time and keep that in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Tips for customizing healthy yogurt parfaits
- Swap the pistachios for your other favorite nut such as walnuts or pecans
- Use honey instead of maple syrup
- Instead of Greek yogurt, try your other favorite yogurt
- Top with my basic granola or bran granola
- Adjust the proportions of the ingredients to suit your taste (for example, more yogurt, less syrup, no nuts, etc.)
FAQ
This is a personal preference, but I do always remove the skin before eating. This is just because I like the silky texture of the peach rather than the fuzzy skin, but keep in mind that the skin is completely edible and full of fiber and other nutrients.
I recommend using whatever granola you would normally use and love in these parfaits. My favorite is Udi's almond butter granola (which just happens to be gluten free), but my basic granola or bran granola would be great here too.
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Recipe
Peach Parfaits
Ingredients
- 1 ripe peach, peeled, pit removed, and diced
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup plain, whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons granola
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add the peach, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
- Grab two small jars or bowls and place one quarter of the yogurt in the bottom of each.
- Spoon one quarter of the peach mixture on top of the yogurt in each bowl, then sprinkle with the pistachios.
- Add the remaining yogurt to both bowls, top with the remaining peach mixture, and finally add the granola.
Notes
Tips for customizing healthy yogurt parfaits
- Swap the pistachios for your other favorite nut such as walnuts or pecans
- Use honey instead of maple syrup
- Instead of Greek yogurt, try your other favorite yogurt
- Top with my basic granola or bran granola
- Adjust the proportions of the ingredients to suit your taste (for example, more yogurt, less syrup, no nuts, etc.)
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