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!} As 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.
Make-Ahead Honey Vanilla Parfaits
Ingredients
- 6 oz yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2-3 tbsp granola
- 1/4 cup frozen or fresh berries
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 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of honey {depends on your preference for sweetness - we do 1 tablespoon).
- 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!
Nutrition
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Erica says
Did you ever find out if these freeze well or how long they would hold up in the fridge?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I would say no to freezing but easily 2-3 days in the fridge. Enjoy!
Amanda says
I’d love to do these but make a bunch for the week. Ever freeze them? I wonder how the yogurt would do frozen?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I haven’t tried freezing them Amanda but let me know if you do and how it goes – I’d like to do that too 🙂
Chris says
Hi Trish,
These look delicious! I’m going to make them tonight, though I only have Stonyfield Greek yogurt on hand, I’m sure it will work just as well. I was wondering if you thaw the frozen berries first so they aren’t too juicy, or just throw them in frozen?
Thanks so much for sharing!
Chris
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I throw them in frozen Chris 🙂 It’s totally okay to have a little berry juice in the parfait. Stonyfield yogurt is amazing – I’m sure it will turn out great!
Heather says
I just came across your blog via Pinterest and love it! My boyfriend is in school and never seems to have time for breakfast and these would be PERFECT! You said you make them the night before…. but I was wondering how long you think these would last refrigerated? Maybe go off the yogurt expiration? We don’t live together so my thought is to make enough for a week and leave them in the fridge for him to grab and go. What do you think?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m thinking you should try three to start and see how they hold up. Make sure to keep the granola separate though – that’s what can get all soggy and gross 🙂 Good luck!
Simplee Sue says
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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mkkiki says
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?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
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!
Lori B. says
Brilliant for the reminder to use recycled glass jars! I will pick up frozen berries tomorrow at the store!! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
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!
cassandra knepshield says
This looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!
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Cathy@LemonTreeDwellling says
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
SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime says
I pinned this 🙂
Megan says
Well these look delicious!
Ariana @ Dear Wallet says
Mmm Delicious looking and genius idea! Thanks for sharing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Easy too 🙂 Thanks Ariana!
Jo-Ann says
Look delicious and healthy. Thank you for sharing. Pinning.
Carla says
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.
Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life says
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.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Lori!
Jessi @ Practically Functional says
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/
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Jessi!
Jocie@TheBetterHalf says
great idea! especially for a to go breakfast!
Jenn says
I’m always looking for new easy breakfast ideas. I’ll have to try these with my boys!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
My boys love them! We actually had them for dinner two nights ago 🙂
Angie@Echoes of Laughter says
Love them! They look so good! Pinned them! Angie xo
Amanda says
Tasty! We never miss breakfast around here, either. And I love a quick and simple breakfast once in a while!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh these are the best Amanda – and SO easy!
Nicole says
My 5 year old’s exact words, “Oh! That’s just tempting me!”
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! That’s great!
Deborah says
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!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Deborah! They are a real time saver in the mornings!
Diana Rambles says
SO yummy!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
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!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Ashley! They are SUPER yummy!
Emily @ Sweet Bella Roos says
These look SO good. Never though of adding honey– have to try that! Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Seriously Emily – it’s the magic ingredient – so good!
nancy says
You always have such wonderful projects! I love reading your blog. I wanted to invite you to come link up at a party on my blog. It is a link party for OLD projects–so that we can hopefully get more traffic to our blogs using projects we’ve already posted. Come over and remind us of some of your favorite projects!
The link-up is live now.
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Hope to see you there!
Nancy
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I need to make these, they look like the perfect breakfast!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
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 🙂