Ingredients:
- Yogurt: 2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt (Greek yogurt works great for extra thickness)
- Oats: 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- Milk: 1/2 cup milk (any kind you prefer – dairy, almond, soy, etc.)
- Chia Seeds: 2 tablespoons
- Sweetener: 2-3 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Peaches: 2 ripe peaches, diced
- Raspberries: 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- Granola: 1 cup of your favorite granola
- Optional Toppings: Sliced almonds, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, etc.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Jars or containers for assembly (mason jars are perfect)
Instructions:
Combine the base: In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, oats, milk, chia seeds, sweetener of choice, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
Prepare the fruit: Wash and dice the peaches. Rinse the raspberries if using fresh ones.
Assemble parfaits (Individual servings):
- In each jar or container, start with a layer of the yogurt mixture (about 1/3 of the jar).
- Add a layer of peaches and raspberries (roughly half the fruit you have).
- Sprinkle with a layer of granola.
Repeat the layers: yogurt, fruit, granola. End with a final yogurt layer on top.
Chill: Seal your parfait jars tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. This allows the oats to soften and flavors to blend.
Enjoy: When ready to eat, top with your favorite nuts, seeds, or other toppings if desired.
Tips:
- Get creative with flavors: Use different yogurt flavors, try other berries (blackberries, blueberries), or add other fruits you like.
- Make it creamy: For an extra-creamy parfait, swap half the yogurt for whipped cream or mascarpone cheese.
- Adjust sweetness: Adjust the amount of sweetener to your taste preferences.
- Make a bigger batch: This recipe doubles or triples easily if you’re making parfaits for several people.
Storage:
- These parfaits will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
