Jan 30

Greek Yogurt Parfaits

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I’ve probably mentioned on several occasions that I’m on a crusade to eat everything in my apartment before I have to move out. Technically speaking, this really shouldn’t be so hard, but some days, I just really crave things that my apartment does not contain! (First world problems, I know. I’m sorry.)

One thing I have a crap shit ton of (yes, that is a unit of measurement) is granola. I have copious, copious amounts of granola because I keep finding those super-expensive bags (usually at $5-7 a pop) on sale for $1. The girl logic in me tells me that this is a wonderful idea, and think about all the money I’ll save! (But Farrah, if it’d been full price, you wouldn’t have gotten it. ._.)

Fear not, though! Obviously, the solution to this is to figure out recipes that’ll help me to use it all up, so here’s one of the creations I’ve come up with thus far. (If you have any other suggestions, I’m all ears!)

Greek Yogurt Parfaits for #FoodieFriday! #healthy #snacks #desserts #onthego

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Since I’m going to be living in Bridgeport for about a month in March, I’m planning on just bringing my entire collection with me then and exhausting it while I’m there. They’ll be finished off, especially if I keep making these parfaits! <3

This recipe makes two servings! :D (One for now, and the other for later!) It’s super, super versatile and you can fix it with whatever combination of fruits/nuts/toppings that your heart desires! (Although if you’re going for healthy, perhaps don’t fill the whole thing up with chocolate chips and the like. :P )

The fact that it’s housed in a mason jar means that you can just grab it with you in the morning if you’re running late! :]

Greek Yogurt Parfaits

Greek Yogurt Parfaits
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup 0% Fage Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup your choice of granola (or oatmeal)
  • Nuts
  • Fruit (dried/frozen/canned/fresh)
  • 1 package Big Slice Apples (your choice of flavor)
  • (Optional) hemp seeds, chia seeds, unsweetened coconut flakes, chocolate chips

Greek Yogurt Parfaits
Instructions:

  1. Spoon 1/8 cup Greek yogurt into an 8 oz. mason jar. Add 1/8 cup granola, and 1/2 package Big Slice Apples. Top with fruit + nuts.
  2. Layer in another 1/8 cup Greek yogurt.
  3. Top with fruits + nuts and other desired fixings!
  4. Consume! (It should stay good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.)

Greek Yogurt Parfaits
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  1. Dessert on the go? Yes, please! :)
    Annmarie recently posted…Foodie Friday: 5 Ingredient Double Chocolate Protein BarsMy Profile

    1. Gotta have my priorities straight! ;P

  2. I had the same girl logic handed down to me from my mother. My father teases us about it all the time! This is such a handy breakfast for when you have to run to class or the office.
    jess meddows recently posted…Mount Blackheath Lookout Blue MountainsMy Profile

    1. haha, my dad teases us about it too. We kinda just don’t tell him anymore if we go shopping.

      And yep! I’ve been bringing it with me as part of my weekday lunches! :D Hope you have a great weekend! <3

  3. i made a big batch of granola this past weekend and have been assembling parfaits every morning,,i love the idea of putting it in a jar.
    Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health recently posted…Cauliflower, Leek and Cheddar SoupMy Profile

    1. Nice! My vow is to make my own granola after I finish all the bags I have! :]

  4. Haha you are still working thru the big slice apples :D Glad they are being put to good use! I basically have an ice cream parfait every night (sometimes Greek Yogurt, because #balance), so that counts, right?
    Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Whole Foods Streeterville, Lunch Dates, and MY ChallengeMy Profile

    1. Of course it counts! ;P I may start throwing it into banana “ice cream” (freezer too full right now for me to justify getting real ice cream; total first-world problems) soon, because that sounds amazing. :]

  5. I have never done a yogurt parfait and can’t figure out why…it’s so easy! This looks delicious!
    Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Reese’s Peanut Butter Brownies: A “healthier” brownieMy Profile

    1. I’m shocked that I haven’t either until now, but…better late than never!? :D

  6. Parfaits are one of my favorite tasty treats!
    Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite recently posted…How Your Diet Affects Your Child’s Body ImageMy Profile

    1. They’ve definitely become one of my favorites too! :D!

  7. Greek Yogurt Parfaits are my life. Breakfast, snack, dessert…. Probably my dessert island food/last meal haha.
    Cassie recently posted…Now Trending – Best Links Week of 1.26My Profile

    1. hahaha, nice! I’m not sure what mine would be, but this combines a whole lot of my favorite things, so it’d be a contender for sure!

  8. These look fabulous!

    1. Thank you! :D

  9. I love it! Granola and Greek yogurt are one of my favorite combos! Add in some berries for antioxidants and that’s my idea of breakfast heaven! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
    Beth @ Running with the Sunrise recently posted…Five Friday Faves #18My Profile

    1. Same here! :D I love that it tastes super good and is healthy too! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you have an awesome rest of the weekend! :]

  10. I’ve like never had a parfait, haha! I need some vegan/soy-free yogurt though ;)
    Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Friday Finisher 1/30/15My Profile

    1. Hands down my favorite vegan yogurt I have found is So Delicious Greek Style Vanilla Coconut Milk Yogurt! If you haven’t tried it you have too! ;)
      Sarah recently posted…Chocolate Chai Chia Power BallsMy Profile

      1. Yay for So Delicious! :D!

    2. Have you had So Delicious’ yogurt? :O I tried it out a year or two ago (yay, sales!) and it was really good! :]

  11. Yum! Parfaits are always a favorite in our house for breakfast, lunch, snack, anytime! I like the Big Slice Energy apples and the kids favorite is the French Toast!
    Sarah recently posted…Chocolate Chai Chia Power BallsMy Profile

    1. They’re definitely an “anytime” snack! :P

      I haven’t tried the French Toast one yet, but I adore French Toast, so I’m pretty sure I’d love it! :]

  12. I’m a sucker for anything servend in a masson jar :)
    Emilie recently posted…Using Coconut Oil as ConditionerMy Profile

    1. I definitely am too! <3 They just make everything better! :P

  13. thank you for the idea girl! i came home from work tonigh and made myself a yogurt parfait with what i had on hand. perfect snack !
    melizz @ fitmedcooking recently posted…14 good things about 2014 – 15 better things about 2015!My Profile

    1. Yay! :D Glad it helped! I’ve been using it as a mid-day snack to keep me going/alive/awake! :P

  14. Mmmm I love Greek yogurt parfaits!! I never put them in mason jars though, so I’m totally going to start doing that!!
    Ariana recently posted…Inspiring Humans: Annmarie LicateseMy Profile

    1. I think ever since moving out here (West Virginia + now Kentucky), I’ve been all about the mason jars, haha. They use em’ for everything here and it’s rather awesome! :D

  15. Yum! I seriously love when you share recipes, because you make me feel like I could eat healthy food and actually like it. I’m a fan of parfaits!
    Tiffany Khyla recently posted…Supernatural #HousCon: Day 2My Profile

    1. Aww, thank you! That makes me super happy! :D Eating healthy food definitely isn’t as dire/boring as “diets” (bleh) make em’ seem! :]

  16. I love food in mason jars. It’s so easy to grab and go and mason jars are just so cute and fun to eat out of :)
    AJ @ NutriFitMama recently posted…My daughter is a wuss in the ignorant southMy Profile

    1. Agreed! :D I actually don’t have much in the form of cute cups, so they help me with my food photography, hahaha. :]!

  17. The last parfait I made was a dessert one: vanilla pudding/cream cheese mixture, layered with vanilla cake and fresh berries…this one looks WAY healthier, haha!! Thanks for sharing!!
    Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Take the leap: 30 Days of Yoga ChallengeMy Profile

    1. That sounds amazingggg. <3 I really want something birthday-cake-flavored now! *-*

  18. Perfect breakfast on the go! I think my toddler would even give it a chance and he’s one picky dude ;) Thank you for sharing this workout. Looks like a great post-workout snack, too!
    Amy @ Life to the Full recently posted…Professional Fit Mom Series: JessMy Profile

    1. Yay! :D Glad it was hopeful, and I hope he likes it! ;P

  19. These just might become my next obsession! They look so yummy and easy! Perfect to go in my book!
    <3
    Esther recently posted…Motivation Monday: Tom’s storyMy Profile

    1. :D! To me, the best recipes are easy, healthy, delicious, and inexpensive to make, so I try to follow that whenever possible! :]

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