This easy coconut yogurt parfait recipe is an ideal make-ahead breakfast or dessert made with layers of creamy coconut-flavored yogurt, macerated cherries, and crunchy granola. Enjoy them at home or toss them into your cooler and pack along on your next camping trip.
I love that these simple homemade yogurt parfaits are an easy dessert or breakfast ready in just 20 minutes, made with everyday staples, customizable to suit your tastes, and can be prepared in advance. This makes them perfect for on-the-go breakfasts or an easy healthy-ish dessert. Add them to your recipe rotation for at home or on camping trips.
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Why This Recipe is Great for Camping
- You can prepare the yogurt and granola parfait at home and pack it along for an easy camping breakfast or dessert.
- It's a great make-ahead breakfast or dessert that doesn't require freezing.
- It's served in individual portions, making it great for meal planning and prep.
How to Make a Yogurt Parfait
- Cherries--Pit your cherries before tossing them with sugar. This is a great use for cherries that are very ripe as they'll release plenty of juice. Don't use very crunchy or underripe cherries.
- Yogurt--I recommend using a thick Greek-style or high fat coconut flavored yogurt to create the creamiest parfait and to help to maintain distinct layers as it sits. The juice from the macerated cherries will loosen the yogurt a bit as you eat it. If you prefer a different flavor or coconut isn't available to you, vanilla yogurt is a great substitution.
- Granola--The recommended chunky chocolate cherry granola pairs wonderfully with the macerated cherries but you can use your favorite homemade or store-bought granola. If it's a chunky-style granola, break it into small pieces before adding to the parfait jars.
Important Steps
- Mix the cherries and sugar in a bowl and let them site until they start to release juices.
- Spoon a layer of yogurt into individual jars.
- Top with a layer of granola.
- Spoon a second layer of yogurt over the granola. Top with the macerated cherries and finish with a sprinkle of granola.
FAQs
Yes, definitely. Strawberries, raspberries, diced peaches, plums, or nectarines would all work well. You can even skip the fruit and layer with spoonfuls of huckleberry sauce.
You can, but thaw them before adding to the parfait. You can toss the frozen fruit with sugar before thawing, but let them thaw completely before layering in the jar.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- Simplify the recipe by using store-bought granola.
- To get ahead, prepare your yogurt parfaits up to 48 hours in advance. Keep refrigerated or store in your cooler until you're ready to serve.
- This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.
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Recipe
Coconut Yogurt Parfait
Equipment
- 4 pint-sized jars or individual serving dishes
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherries pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups full-fat coconut-flavored yogurt (regular or Greek)
- 1¼ cups chunky chocolate cherry granola broken into small pieces
Instructions
- Place the cherries in a medium bowl and sprinkle with the sugar. Toss well to combine and let the cherries sit at room temperature until they release some juices, about 15 minutes.
- Spoon ¼ cup yogurt into the bottom of each jar or serving dish.
- Top with ¼ cup granola, followed by another ¼ cup of the cherries and their juices.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon over the top of each parfait. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.
Notes
- Make it easier--Simplify the recipe by using store-bought granola.
- Get ahead--Prepare your yogurt parfaits up to 48 hours in advance. Keep refrigerated or store in your cooler until you're ready to serve.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free diets.
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