Blueberry Parfait

Last week I shared how to make a simple three ingredient blueberry compote, and this week I'm enjoying the results as a main ingredient in delightful blueberry parfaits. A blueberry parfait is a great option for a quick and easy breakfast, that is both nutritious and full of protein.

I like to enjoy fruit and yogurt parfaits topped with a crunchy granola all year round. But I really love to make up blueberry parfaits during Spring, when blueberries are at their peak harvest time. Blueberry season starts late-March and ends in May. During this time, be sure to take advantage of the abundance of blueberries available at the grocery stores and produce markets at a low cost.

Here are a few more recipes that uses blueberries as the star ingredient:

• Blueberry Compote: Enjoy this compote as a topping over waffles, pancakes, ice cream and more.
• Blueberry Cream Cheese Danishes: An easy sweet treat for breakfast or an afternoon delight.
• Blueberry Streusel Muffins: Full of flavor with a sweet, crunchy topping.

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• Ingredients
• How to Make Blueberry Parfaits
• Parfait Variations
• Storage
• Blueberry Parfait Recipe

Ingredients

A blueberry parfait beautiful comes together with only three ingredients:

• Yogurt: My yogurt of choice is plain Greek yogurt. It is creamy with a hint of tart. If you like your parfaits a bit on the sweeter side, vanilla yogurt would be a great choice.
• Blueberry Compote: Make your own blueberry compote in less than 15 minutes using my blueberry compote recipe. It is easy to make, and can be easily used up as a topping for other breakfast options like pancakes and waffles.
• Granola: Easily make up a batch of granola with my easy granola recipe here, or use your favorite grocery store granola as a crunchy topping. The main ingredients in granola are oatmeal and nuts, both known as a great breakfast option that helps keep you feeling fuller for longer.

How to Make Blueberry Parfaits

Gather the ingredients needed along with the cups or jars you will be assembling the yogurt parfaits ins. In the picture above, I've used leftover Oui Yoplait yogurt jars that I washed and saved. I find they are the perfect size for morning parfaits.

The blueberry parfaits are very easy to assemble, as you are just alternating layers of blueberry compote and yogurt. Start by spooning in a few teaspoons of blueberry compote, followed by a few teaspoons of yogurt. Alternate the layers until you've filled up the parfait container. Then sprinkle the top of the parfait with granola.

Honestly, making parfaits can get a little messy. I recommended using two spoons, one for the compote and one for the yogurt, when layering the ingredients into the glasses. This way, the compote and yogurt layers will keep their original color and avoid too much mixing.

Parfait Variations

There are so many choices when it comes to making parfaits! The compote layer can be replaced with fresh berries, various compotes and fruit purees such as this strawberry compote or this mango puree.

Mix up the topping on the breakfast parfaits with other crunchy items, like crushed pretzels, chopped up chocolate candies, or toasted coconut flakes.

If you are wanting to add a few more fun parfaits into your rotation, try this strawberry shortcake parfait recipe and or this mango parfait recipe.

Storage

Parfaits store quite well in the refrigerator. If you are making up a batch of parfaits to serve during a brunch you are hosting, or plan to enjoy throughout the week, simply make the parfaits (minus the granola topping) and cover the container tops with plastic wrap. The parfaits can stay covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 or 5 days. When ready to serve, you will find the parfaits to be nicely chilled. Add the granola topping and enjoy!

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