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Breakfast Parfait

July 31, 2014 by Laura 9 Comments

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You want simple for breakfast? I’ll give you simple. A breakfast parfait. And you’ll get elegant at no extra charge. Of course, you can eat it for a snack later in the day, or even dessert after dinner, but I’m most in love with this tall and glorious dish for breakfast.

I know how to use an immersion blender and there is a “stand-up” blender in my cupboard. (I don’t own a powerful Vitamix and have, on occasion, had Vitamix envy, but that’s a story for another day.). I know that smoothies are all the rage – it’s just that I find that idea of turning a noise-making machine early in the morning rather jarring. Plus, who can taste what they’re eating after it’s all been mushed up?

This simple dish will help you ease into your day without noise.  What makes it different from throwing everything together into a bowl, even without blending everything all up?

  • You eat with your eyes as well as your tastebuds. When you check out this parfait sitting at your breakfast table or counter, you’ll smile even before you taste it. 
  • If you rush through breakfast, you don’t get time to digest before you hit “full speed ahead” mode. This parfait helps you slow down and savor your food, even if only for a few minutes – a good idea any time of the day, but especially in the morning. 

Breakfast Parfait

Serving – 1 (but you know how to multiply don’t you?)    Cost – $1-2 depending on fruit used

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (4 ounces) yogurt, preferably homemade
  • ½ cup (1-1½ ounces) granola, preferably homemade
  • approximately 1 cup of fruit, cut into small (fingernail-sized) cubes if they aren’t small berries such as blueberries or raspberries

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Parfait-style glass and long spoon

Preparation

  • Cut the fruit.
  • Beginning with a scoop of fruit in the bottom of the glass, alternate fruit, yogurt, and granola, ending with granola on the top. 

Dig in and enjoy!

Filed Under: Archives, Breakfast & Brunch Tagged With: breakfast, fruit, granola, yogurt

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Comments

  1. Cyrus says

    May 6, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Bigtime fan of parfaits over here, especially when I was doing a lot of traveling for my old job. Even with such a simple preparation, you can have such a delightful eating experience. This particular parfait would certainly fit that bill!

    Reply
    • motherwouldknow says

      May 7, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      Cyrus – As they used to say (and maybe still do), "presentation is everything."

      Reply
  2. Alison Randall says

    May 6, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    Yum. Laura…This is the perfect breakfast for my swimmer on race day. Plenty of protein and fiber and easy to eat. Looks delish.

    Reply
    • motherwouldknow says

      May 7, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      Alison – Glad you like it. Bet your swimmer would too.

      Reply
  3. Michelle Nahom says

    May 6, 2015 at 10:12 pm

    Laura, I might actually start eating breakfast with something this easy and delicious!. (Yes, I skip breakfast on a regular basis hangs head in shame) My kids will love this too!

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    • motherwouldknow says

      May 7, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      Michelle – I never judge:)

      Reply
  4. Manila Spoon says

    May 6, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    I love breakfast parfait – so easy to make, healthy and delish and I do make my own granola so this is a perfect recipe for that. Thanks. 🙂

    Reply
    • motherwouldknow says

      May 7, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      Abigail – Sounds like you have breakfast ready to go.

      Reply

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