Apple Pie Breakfast Parfait
This Apple Pie Breakfast Parfait transforms the beloved American dessert into a layered yogurt and apple breakfast that's both satisfying and convenient. Perfect for busy mornings, this simple breakfast recipe combines creamy yogurt, cinnamon-spiced apples, and crunchy granola in beautiful layers that taste like dessert but fuel your day.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Glass Jars or Cups
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling
- 2 apples medium (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work best), diced
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Parfait Layers
- 2 cups Greek yogurt plain or vanilla
- 1 cup granola store-bought or homemade
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
- additional maple syrup or honey for drizzling optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter or coconut oil over medium heat. Add the diced apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir to coat the apples evenly with the spices. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the apples begin to soften but still maintain some firmness.
- Remove the apple mixture from heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool completely before assembling your parfaits.
- If using plain yogurt, consider enhancing its flavor by mixing in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey per cup of yogurt. For a warming "pie-like" flavor, fold in ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Using glass jars or cups, begin layering your parfait: Start with 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt at the bottom, add 1-2 tablespoons of the cooled apple mixture, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of granola. Repeat the layers until you reach the top of your container.
- Finish with a dollop of yogurt, a few apple pieces, granola, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts. If preparing in advance, add the granola just before serving to maintain its crunch.
Notes
For dairy-free: Use coconut yogurt or almond milk yogurt
For gluten-free: Ensure granola is certified gluten-free
For lower sugar: Use stevia-sweetened yogurt and sugar-free maple syrup
For added protein: Mix ¼ cup vanilla protein powder into the yogurt
Complete parfaits can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in airtight containers.
For best results, store apple filling and yogurt separately, assembling as needed.
For gluten-free: Ensure granola is certified gluten-free
For lower sugar: Use stevia-sweetened yogurt and sugar-free maple syrup
For added protein: Mix ¼ cup vanilla protein powder into the yogurt
Complete parfaits can be refrigerated for up to 3 days in airtight containers.
For best results, store apple filling and yogurt separately, assembling as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3.5gFiber: 5gSugar: 24gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 8mg
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