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Plum Yogurt Parfait Healthy – A Bright, Simple Breakfast You’ll Crave

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2–3 ripe plums, pitted and thinly sliced (or diced)
  • 1–1½ cups plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk for extra creaminess)
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional, brightens the plums)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/2 cup granola or toasted oats
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, or walnuts)
  • 1 tablespoon seeds (chia, flax, or pumpkin seeds)
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon or cardamom (optional)
  • A few mint leaves, torn (optional, for garnish)
  • Small pinch of flaky sea salt (optional, enhances sweetness)

Instructions

  • Prep the plums. Wash, pit, and thinly slice or dice the plums. Toss with lemon juice and a tiny pinch of salt if using. Let them sit for 2–3 minutes while you get everything else ready.
  • Sweeten the yogurt (optional). In a bowl, stir the yogurt with honey or maple syrup and vanilla. Taste and adjust sweetness. Keep it lightly sweet so the fruit stands out.
  • Toast your crunch. If you’re using plain oats or nuts, lightly toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. This adds depth and keeps the parfait from tasting flat.
  • Layer the base. Spoon a few tablespoons of yogurt into the bottom of a glass or bowl. Add a layer of plums, then a sprinkle of granola, nuts, and seeds.
  • Repeat the layers. Continue layering yogurt, plums, and crunch until you reach the top. Finish with a few plum slices, a dusting of cinnamon or cardamom, and mint if you like.
  • Serve right away. Enjoy immediately for the best texture, or chill for up to 30 minutes if you like it extra cold.