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Breakfast Parfaits

Sometimes mornings are too busy to make a big hearty breakfast. I like to make healthy, satisfying parfaits to start our mornings whenever we are busy, or even if it's just a lazy Sunday and you deserve to step away from the stove!

What's fun about parfaits is that you can be creative and make different varieties. I am always looking for versatility when making meals. Whether it is spring, summer, fall or winter, parfaits are great to make in any season.






Here is a few variations:

Fruity Pebble Parfait 

vanilla greek yogurt
fruity pebbles
sliced bananas

layer each ingredient in a container or glass.

Granola Parfait 

vanilla greek yogurt
sliced bananas
granola w/ raisins & sliced almonds

layer each ingredient in container or glass.

Apple Nut Parfait  

vanilla greek yogurt
cinnamon
chopped granny smith apple  
chopped walnuts
drizzle of honey

mix together a few spoons full of greek yogurt and cinnamon. Then layer cinnamon vanilla greek yogurt, diced apples & walnuts. Repeat layers, then drizzle with honey.

Berry Bliss Parfait

Vanilla Greek yogurt
blueberries & slice strawberries
honey granola

layer ingredients as listed.

Pumpkin Pie Parfait

Vanilla Greek Yogurt
2 tbs of canned pure pumpkin
chopped pecans
crushed gingersnap cookies
dash of cinnamon & nutmeg

Combine greek yogurt, pumpkin, cinnamon & nutmeg. Layer this with the chopped pecans and gingersnap cookies.

I hope you enjoy the few variations I have listed!!!   

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