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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    By Kaleigh McMordie - June 20, 2022

    Cherry Almond Parfait

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    cherry almond yogurt parfait in a glass jar with a gold spoon in it with text overlay.

    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!

    cherry almond yogurt parfait in a glass jar with a gold spoon in it.

    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!
    overhead view of yogurt, granola, sliced almonds, and cherries in individual bowls on a white background.

    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.

    For more healthy and delicious snacks, check out my library of Snack Recipes!

    Did you make this recipe? Please leave a star rating in the comments!

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    Easy Cherry Almond Parfait

    cherry almond yogurt parfait in a glass jar with a gold spoon in it.
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    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!

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 parfait 1x
    • Category: breakfast, snack
    • Method: no cook
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • ¼ cup pitted and halved dark sweet cherries
    • 1 container (or ⅔ cup) plain Greek yogurt
    • ¼ cup honey almond granola, or your favorite granola
    • 1 tbsp sliced almonds

    Instructions

    1. Layer half of the cherries in the bottom of a glass or jar.
    2. Add half of the yogurt, half of the granola, and half of the almonds.
    3. Repeat layers with the remaining ingredients.

    Notes

    • If cherries are not in season, you can use thawed frozen cherries.
    • Feel free to customize with your favorite granola and/or yogurt.

    Keywords: cherry almond parfait, easy cherry parfait, cherry yogurt parfait

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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