Start your day with coffee and breakfast in one bowl. This coffee yogurt parfait is creamy, crunchy, and caffeinated. It takes just 5 minutes to assemble and provides protein, fiber, and a gentle energy boost.
Quick Answer: A coffee yogurt parfait layers coffee-flavored Greek yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit. Mix 1 cup yogurt with 2 tablespoons cold brew, then layer with ½ cup granola and berries. Contains about 30mg caffeine per serving.
Why This Breakfast Works
This parfait solves the common morning dilemma of choosing between a quick breakfast and your coffee ritual. By infusing the yogurt with cold brew, you get both in one bowl—plus protein from Greek yogurt, fiber from granola, and vitamins from fresh fruit.
The caffeine content is gentler than a full cup of coffee (about 30-50mg depending on your cold brew), making it perfect for those who want a subtle energy boost without the jitters.
Basic Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat for creamiest result)
- 2 tablespoons cold brew concentrate, or 1 teaspoon instant espresso dissolved in 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or your preferred sweetener
- ½ cup granola (homemade or store-bought)
- ½ cup fresh berries or sliced fruit
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, nuts, coconut flakes, chia seeds
Assembly Instructions
Step 1: Make the coffee yogurt
In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, cold brew, and sweetener until smooth. The mixture should be uniformly coffee-colored with no streaks. If using instant coffee or espresso powder, dissolve it in a tablespoon of water first before mixing into yogurt.
Step 2: Layer the parfait
In a clear glass, mason jar, or bowl, add half the coffee yogurt to the bottom. Sprinkle a layer of granola, then add half your berries. Repeat with remaining yogurt, more granola, and finish with the rest of your fruit.
Step 3: Serve and enjoy
Serve immediately for maximum granola crunch. If you prefer softer granola, let the parfait sit for 5-10 minutes in the fridge.
Make It a Complete Meal
Add a tablespoon of nut butter (almond or peanut) between layers for extra protein and healthy fats. This turns the parfait from a light snack into a complete breakfast that will keep you full until lunch—around 400-450 calories with 25g protein.
Topping Combinations
- Mocha Banana: Banana slices, chocolate chips, walnuts, honey drizzle
- Berry Bliss: Mixed berries, sliced almonds, coconut flakes
- Tropical: Mango chunks, macadamia nuts, toasted coconut
- Fall Harvest: Sliced apple, pecans, cinnamon, drizzle of maple syrup
- Chocolate Lover: Raspberries, dark chocolate shavings, hazelnuts
Meal Prep Version
Make 5 parfaits on Sunday for the entire week:
- Mix a large batch of coffee yogurt and divide among 5 jars
- Add fruit layers to each jar
- Keep granola in a separate container or small baggie
- Add granola just before eating to prevent sogginess
- Parfaits stay fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days
Nutrition Info
Per serving (approximate):
- Calories: 350-400
- Protein: 20-25g
- Fiber: 5-8g
- Caffeine: 30-50mg
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This coffee yogurt parfait is the perfect compromise when you can’t decide between coffee and breakfast. Now you can have both in one satisfying bowl.