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I make this healthy yogurt parfait almost every morning for breakfast. It takes about 5 minutes to make and is a great way to start the day!
Here we go. The official holiday season is just starting and already our fridge and pantry is filled with fudge, zucchini bread and cookies. Add pumpkin pie to the mix and you have a recipe for disaster when it comes to healthy eating. So, how do you stop yourself from completely de-railing over the holidays? It's tempting to say, "What the heck. I already blew it, so why not continue inhaling everything with butter and sugar that's in sight?"
Tempting, yes. But is it necessary to be an all-or-nothing kind of gal?
Of course not. I have a plan. It involves starting the day with an arsenal of healthy easy breakfast ideas, such as this yogurt parfait with blueberries and granola, and focusing on eating whole grains, fruits, vegetables and lean proteins the rest of the day. This will help to balance those decadent dinner parties and piles of holiday treats.
With packed schedules during the holiday season, I find it helpful to have extra meals in the freezer. Dishes such as our favorite Smoky Turkey Chili and Hearty Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash and Quinoa can be easily doubled or tripled and frozen in containers. For lunch, I turn to recipes such as and . The variety of flavors stop me from becoming bored (boredom always leads me to mindless snacking) and the high-fiber dishes keep me satisfied until the next meal.
So, let's step back to breakfast. If you're someone that eats on the go, try these Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins or a . For a healthy sit-down breakfast, try Whole Wheat Waffles with Blueberry Sauce or a .
This yogurt parfait is something I eat two to three times per week. Frozen blueberries, defrosted until soft and releasing their juices, are layered with nonfat Greek yogurt, your favorite granola or other cereal and a touch of agave nectar. Is it some elaborate, earth-shattering recipe (if I can even call it that)? Nope. But it is quick and easy, satisfying and tastes darn good. That's exactly what I need this time of year.
The recipe:
Place the frozen blueberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on the defrost mode (about power 3) until the blueberries are soft and have released some juice, about 3 minutes.
In a small glass or bowl, scoop some of the blueberries and juices into the bottom.
Layer with the Greek yogurt, granola, agave nectar, and more blueberries.
Serve. Stir together before eating, if you wish.
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Healthy Yogurt Breakfast Parfait with Blueberries & Granola
I make this healthy yogurt parfait almost every morning for breakfast. It takes about 5 minutes to make and is a great way to start the day!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Healthy Breakfast
Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 189.5kcal
Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup healthy cereal (I used GoLean Crunch) or your favorite kind of granola
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
Instructions
Place the frozen blueberries in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on the defrost mode (about power 3) until the blueberries are soft and have released some juice, about 3 minutes.
In a small glass or bowl, scoop some of the blueberries and juices into the bottom.
Layer with the Greek yogurt, granola, agave nectar, and more blueberries.
Serve. Stir together before eating, if you wish.
Notes
WW (Old Points) 4 / WW (Points+) 6
Nutrition
Serving: 1Parfait | Calories: 189.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 39.4g | Protein: 12.3g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 78.3mg | Potassium: 306.9mg | Fiber: 6.1g | Sugar: 23g
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Chris
I served this as dessert at a family birthday party and everyone loved it! I had frozen blackberries in my freezer that I had picked last July. I followed the recipe other than subbing blackberries for blueberries and maple syrup for agave syrup. I added a sprig of mint to the glass. Fabulous!
I love a satisfying dessert that doesn’t trigger a sugar addiction.Reply
Angela Pelc
Thank you! Inspired to add agave nectar to my FF Greek Yogurt with Blackberries today. I didn't have granola, but used some crushed shredded wheat for the crunch! Protein galore!Reply
Jordina
So sad I don't own a freezer 🙁Reply
Living The Sweet Life
This is a breakfast favourite of mine too... I love how creamy Greek yoghurt is, but still quite healthy.
I've never tried agave nectar - what would you say the taste is comparable to?
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Lauren from Lauren's Latest
I love the color in that last shot! Gorgeous! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your clan, Dara!!
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Barbara | Creative Culinary
This is my breakfast most days of the week; I do make my own granola though and I'm sure that's part of the love I have for it. Making granola is easy and when you can add your own 'stuff' - well, I do believe that would be called THE BOMB!
Your photos are amazing...almost feel like I could dig in. Plus, they remind me my granola is out and now I'm got a craving. What's one more little thing to make now huh?
Have a great Thanksgiving Dara.
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Kulsum@JourneyKitchen
A healthy breakfast can make up for most things in life! Happy holidays 🙂
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Deborah
This is definitely a breakfast that I need to have ready to go any morning over this next month. What a great way to start off the day on the right foot!
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Monet
What a wonderful way to start (or end) a day of feasting. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, pictures and delightfully delicious recipe. I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving, my friend!
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Maria
My kind of breakfast! Great snack too! Ok, I could eat this every day, all day:)
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marla
That first photo is amazing! I came dashing over from Pinterest. This is how I eat like all the time. Even during the feasting. Healthy parfaits are always a great option!
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Cassie
This is so wonderful. I needed some healthy ideas for breakfast for tomorrow since the rest of the day is...not so healthy! These look delicious!
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Kelley
I was just saying to Pete yesterday that the indulging is about to start. He started singing "it's the most fattening time if the year....." to the holiday song it's the most wonderful time of the year. 🙂
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Belinda @zomppa
Er...think we definitely need this post-Thursday!
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Katrina
This sounds so yummy! I love trying new ways to eat yogurt 🙂
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