Protein Yogurt Parfait – 21 Day Fix Approved
An easy, make-ahead breakfast or lunch packed with plenty of protein and heart-healthy fats to give you all day energy. Make all 5 of these on Monday and have a meal or snack ready to reach for all week long.
Yields: 5 servings
Portion Fix Containers: 1 red, 1 purple, 1 orange, 1 tsp
Ingredients:
- 32 ounces plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups mixed berries, apples or bananas
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds shelled, sunflower seeds, slivered almonds or unsweetened coconut)
- 1/4 cup chia seeds or flaxseed meal
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (for topping)
Directions:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, maple syrup & vanilla. Pour into a liquid measuring cup and set aside.
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In another bowl, mix together seeds and spices.
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To assemble parfaits, set out five glasses or mason jars and pour in 1/4 cup or so of the yogurt mixture into each glass.
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Top the yogurt layer with a couple of tablespoons of the nut and seed mixture.
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Sprinkle a couple of tablespoons of berries on top of the nut mixture then begin again with yogurt.
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Repeat the layers until all ingredients have been used. Top with honey or maple syrup.
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Seal mason jars or cover glasses with plastic wrap until you’re ready to serve.
Recipe Notes
These will keep in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for up to 5 days.