This Parfait without Granola is the perfect creamy and sweet vegan breakfast. Yogurt and strawberry chia jam make this parfait packed with protein and fiber.
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Why you will love this recipe
- Creamy, Smooth, and Sweet: This homemade yogurt parfait recipe is beautifully layered with strawberry chia jam, yogurt, a touch of maple syrup mixed in with the yogurt and fresh strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries that add a natural sweetness and juicy texture just like a traditional parfait recipe.
- Perfect for any time of day: This is definitely the tastiest Parfait Without Granola that is perfect for breakfast or snacking to keep energy levels up.
- Easy Recipe: I'm showing you how to make a yogurt parfait without granola. Simply layer strawberry chia jam on the bottom, next add the yogurt mixed with maple syrup and top with fresh fruits, I know you're going to love it.
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Ingredients
Be sure to take a look at the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities to make this Parfait without Granola.
- Strawberry Chia Jam: This strawberry chia jam really makes this parfait next level but if you really don't want to make it you can heat and smash some fresh berries instead.
- Unsweetened Vegan Yogurt: I like unsweetened coconut yogurt but your favorite yogurt will work just fine.
- Pure Maple Syrup: This is the best way to keep this breakfast healthy and naturally sweetened.
- Fresh Berries: Fresh berries are best because they won't thaw out, release water and make the yogurt soggy.
Variations
- Vegan Yogurt: In this Parfait Without Granola or milk, I used non-dairy unsweetened coconut yogurt. Feel free to use any type of yogurt you like in this recipe.
- Add Crunch: If you do want a crunch without adding a granola feel free to chop some of your favorite nuts and add them on top.
How to make this Parfait without Granola
Step 1: First make the Strawberry Chia Jam.
Step 2: Next simply layer the jam in the bottom of the bowl or jar, followed by the yogurt, drizzle the maple syrup in to the yogurt and mix it a little bit and top with fresh washed berries of your choice on top.
Expert Tips
- Fresh Fruits: I used fresh fruit on this yogurt parfait recipe without oat granola or nut granola. I used fresh organic strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries in this mixed berry parfait recipe. You can easily use any fresh berries or fruits you enjoy the taste of.
- Quick and Easy: To make this parfait with yogurt. This easy parfait recipes ready in minutes. Just grab your strawberry chia jam, yogurt, maple syrup, and fresh berries (already washed). Start assembling layers. In minutes, you'll be ready to eat this amazing parfait.
Recipe FAQs
Generally the content consists of layers of ingredients. The American version of a parfait usually consists of a creamy base like yogurt, fruits or berries, sometimes a crunch like granola or nuts, and optional added-in ingredients you like.
Usually there's a creamy base, like yogurt, whipped cream, or pudding, then a layer of fresh berries or fruits, followed by a crunchy topping and other ingredients you'd like to add. Parfaits have endless possibilities of the ingredients you choose.
The toppings are anything you pick. They can be fresh berries or fruits, nuts, granola, pieces of chocolate, or even syrup. With parfaits, you can adjust what you add as you layer it together.
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Parfait without Granola
Ingredients
- ½ batch strawberry chia jam
- ½ cup unsweetened non dairy yogurt (I used unsweetened coconut yogurt)
- 1 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ cup mixed fresh fruit (I used raspberries, blackberries and strawberries)
Instructions
- First start by making the strawberry chia jam, if you don't want to make it see notes.
- Next simply layer the jam in the bottom of the bowl or jar, followed by the yogurt, drizzle the maple syrup in to the yogurt and mix it a little bit and top with fresh washed berries of your choice on top.
- Store in the fridge up to 2-3 days.
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