Cherry Almond Parfait

For an incredibly easy breakfast or snack, turn to this quick and delicious cherry parfait. With protein, fiber, and antioxidants, this yogurt parfait recipe is filling and healthy!

With cherries starting to pop up at the farmer's market and in grocery stores, it's time to take full advantage of the dark, sweet gems. I used to not like cherries as a kid, but now I can't get enough of juicy sweet cherries when they come into season. If you love cherries as much as I do, you'll love this simple recipe (that's admittedly not really a recipe, more of an idea) for cherry yogurt parfaits!

Why You'll Love This Cherry Almond Parfait Recipe

This recipes is everything you want in a parfait - it's incredibly simple (because even the fanciest of fruit and yogurt meals need to be no-fuss), it has the perfect ratio of crunchy-creamy-sweet, and it's super nutritious. It's not so sugary that it teeters into dessert territory, though you could certainly make it dessert if you'd like! Cherries and almonds are a match made it heaven, though you can feel free to experiment with the layers to suit your preference (and what's on hand).

Is It Healthy?

When I make a yogurt parfait, I want it to be a filling and satisfying breakfast or snack that isn't too sweet - and that's exactly what this is. Plain Greek yogurt is a great source of protein without added sugar - the cherries are sweet enough! Granola, almonds and cherries bring a mix of fiber and healthy fat, making this a perfectly balanced recipe, nutritionally speaking. Cherries also provide several beneficial polyphenols which act as antioxidants, protecting the body from oxidative stress and inflammation and lowering blood pressure.

The Ingredients

• Plain Greek yogurt - I like 2% or whole milk Greek yogurt for the thickest, creamiest texture.
• Dark sweet cherries - If it's not cherry season, you can use frozen cherries that have been thawed.
• Granola - Choose a lower sugar granola, (in a honey-almond flavor if you want to lean into the almond theme). If you want to make it yourself, try my Honey Almond Quinoa Granola recipe.
• Almonds - Use raw, unsalted almonds. Choose pre-sliced almonds for ease!

How To Make It

Not that I need to tell you. But here's how to make a pretty cherry almond parfait:

1. Add cherries to the bottom of a glass or jar.
2. Layer with yogurt and sprinkle with granola and almonds.
3. Repeat the layers.
4. Dig in!

If you are in a hurry, you can certainly skip the layering and make a yogurt bowl by simply throwing everything into a bowl. No judgement!

Make It Your Own With These Variations

• Use frozen or dried cherries, or add other stone fruit, such as peaches, plums or apricots.
• For more of a dessert parfait, add some dark chocolate and/or use vanilla Greek yogurt.
• Switch up the flavor of the granola! Try my Chocolate Hazelnut Granola or Coconut Tahini Granola.
• Fora grain free (and gluten-free) version, omit the granola and use a mix of nuts and seeds.

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