We love breakfast around here. We are definitely NOT one of those families that skip breakfast :) Whether it’s Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, Breakfast Burritos or my favorite – Eggs Benedict {yummo!}, wAs much as I love a hot breakfast, mornings can be hectic and we can’t eat Breakfast Burritos every morning.
Another option that the boys ADORE are my Honey Vanilla Parfaits. I make them the night before and they’re ready to go the following morning. Depending on who it’s for, the granola can be added to the jar in the morning or gets put in a little baggie to be added at work. I use my very favorite yogurt, Tillamook Vanilla Bean yogurt for my parfaits. {Bryce likes the Marionberry!}
Tillamook’s Vanilla Bean yogurt is sooo good and although it’s perfect lovely on it’s own, it really makes a difference when making up these parfaits. You can actually see the specks or real vanilla in the yogurt – it’s just delicious!
For each parfait:
- 1 6oz Tillamook yogurt
- 2 tsp-2 Tbls honey
- 2-3 Tbls granola
- 1/4 cup frozen or fresh berries
- jar
I like to make up the parfaits in jars because it looks so pretty and feels like a real treat. I use jelly jars, artichoke jars, you name it. Wash and recycle people! {Use one of my two easy methods for removing jar labels too!}
Assembly:
Depending on the size of your jar, you will make 2-3 layers. Start by spooning 1/3 of the yogurt into a wide-mouth jar. Follow with 1 tsp-1 Tbls honey {depends on your preference for sweetness – we do 1 Tbls ;) } Then add 1 – 2 Tbls berries.
Layer 1-2 more times until the jar is almost filled. You want to leave a little room to add the granola later. Close up the jars and put them in the fridge. If you are using a mason jar, place the lid on the jar, fill a small plastic bag with the granola, place the bag over the lid and then screw on the band over the plastic bag.
Then when you’re ready to eat, add the granola and enjoy!
Wondering what the boys think of these parfaits???
Yeah. They’re THAT good. The honey just sends it over the top into a whole other yummy zone.
Ingredients
- 1 6oz Tillamook yogurt
- 2 tsp-2 Tbls honey
- 2-3 Tbls granola
- 1/4 cup frozen or fresh berries
- jar
Instructions
- Depending on the size of your jar, you will make 2-3 layers.
- Start by spooning 1/3 of the yogurt into a wide-mouth jar.
- Follow with 1 tsp-1 Tbls honey {depends on your preference for sweetness - we do 1 Tbls ;) }
- Then add 1 - 2 Tbls berries.
- Layer 1-2 more times until the jar is almost filled. You want to leave a little room to add the granola later.
- Close up the jars and put them in the fridge. If you are using a mason jar, place the lid on the jar, fill a small plastic bag with the granola, place the bag over the lid and then screw on the band over the plastic bag.
- When you're ready to eat, add the granola, grab a spoon and dig in!
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I need to make these, they look like the perfect breakfast!
Dorothy you MUST make these! My boys think these are like the biggest treat ever and my husband is always asking for them – so good! The honey just adds a little something that takes them over the top :)
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Nancy
These look SO good. Never though of adding honey– have to try that! Pinned!
Seriously Emily – it’s the magic ingredient – so good!
Okay, what a GREAT idea! I’m totally making these to grab and go when I’m heading out the door to work! Thanks so much for linking up at What’s In Your Kitchen Wednesday!
Thanks Ashley! They are SUPER yummy!
SO yummy!
I love that these are make ahead – my kids wake up starving and I never have time to make anything before they go crazy. I’d love to have you come and link up at Taste and Tell Thursdays!!
Thank you Deborah! They are a real time saver in the mornings!
My 5 year old’s exact words, “Oh! That’s just tempting me!”
LOL! That’s great!
Tasty! We never miss breakfast around here, either. And I love a quick and simple breakfast once in a while!
Oh these are the best Amanda – and SO easy!
Love them! They look so good! Pinned them! Angie xo
I’m always looking for new easy breakfast ideas. I’ll have to try these with my boys!
My boys love them! We actually had them for dinner two nights ago :)
great idea! especially for a to go breakfast!
These look wonderful! I’m always so busy in the mornings so it’s great they can be made ahead of time. I featured them on my blog today! You can check it out and grab a button here: http://practicallyfunctional.net/2013/01/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-34/
Thank you so much Jessi!
Yum. And what a great idea ~ one I’m storing away. Thanks for posting. {I’m popping in here from the Lil’ Luna link party.} Have a great day.
Thank you Lori!
What a great idea! My teenagers often complain that there is ‘nothing GOOD for breakfast’ during the week, when they’re in a hurry, and this will be something both girls can agree on! The hubs and me, tipi, come to think about it.
Look delicious and healthy. Thank you for sharing. Pinning.
Mmm Delicious looking and genius idea! Thanks for sharing!
Easy too :) Thanks Ariana!
Well these look delicious!
I pinned this :)
Trish-
These are so simple….but they look so tasty! (and beautiful!!) I think the addition of the honey is what puts this over the top for me :) Thanks for sharing!
Cathy
This looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!
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Brilliant for the reminder to use recycled glass jars! I will pick up frozen berries tomorrow at the store!! :)
Thank you Lori! For some reason the boys feel like it’s an extra special treat when served that way :) Thank you so much for your sweet comment!
cant find the brand of yogart in my area. can u use any yogart for it and do you have the nutrition info on this?
Any yogurt will do fine! The nutritional info will vary greatly depending upon the ingredients you use {i.e. brand and quantity of granola, brand and amount of yogurt, etc.}. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Love it. Sounds yummy too. It’s more nutritional depending on what ingredients we use. Thank you for sharing. I love the jar thing.
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