Blackberry Greek Yogurt Parfaits
Blackberry Greek Yogurt Parfaits
Ingredients
For the Blackberry Jam
- 1 package blackberries
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup, to 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
For the Yogurt Base
- 24 ounces vegan Greek yogurt, vanilla flavored
- 1/2 cup mashed dragonfruit
For the Toppings
- 1 package blackberries, sliced
- 6 strawberries, to 8, sliced
- 1 cup granola, of choice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blackberries, agave or maple syrup, filtered water, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Cook the jam mixture for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Lightly mash the cooked blackberries with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the chia seeds until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Set the blackberry jam aside and allow it to cool completely to room temperature. This will allow the chia seeds to thicken the jam.
⏱️ 30 min
- 5
In a separate bowl, mix the mashed dragonfruit into the vegan Greek yogurt until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
To assemble the parfaits, take 3 to 4 (16-ounce) mason jars. Divide the dragonfruit yogurt mixture evenly among the bottoms of the jars.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Next, spoon an even layer of the cooled blackberry jam over the yogurt in each jar.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Arrange the sliced fresh blackberries and strawberries on top of the jam layer.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Finish each parfait with a generous sprinkle of your chosen granola.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Store the assembled parfaits in the refrigerator and consume within 4 to 5 days for optimal freshness.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Blackberry Greek Yogurt Parfaits
For the Blackberry Jam
- 1 package blackberries
- 1 tablespoon agave or maple syrup, to 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
For the Yogurt Base
- 24 ounces vegan Greek yogurt, vanilla flavored
- 1/2 cup mashed dragonfruit
For the Toppings
- 1 package blackberries, sliced
- 6 strawberries, to 8, sliced
- 1 cup granola, of choice, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Combine the blackberries, agave or maple syrup, filtered water, and lemon zest in a saucepan. Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Cook the jam mixture for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries soften and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Lightly mash the cooked blackberries with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the chia seeds until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Set the blackberry jam aside and allow it to cool completely to room temperature. This will allow the chia seeds to thicken the jam.
⏱️ 30 min - 5
In a separate bowl, mix the mashed dragonfruit into the vegan Greek yogurt until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
To assemble the parfaits, take 3 to 4 (16-ounce) mason jars. Divide the dragonfruit yogurt mixture evenly among the bottoms of the jars.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Next, spoon an even layer of the cooled blackberry jam over the yogurt in each jar.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Arrange the sliced fresh blackberries and strawberries on top of the jam layer.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Finish each parfait with a generous sprinkle of your chosen granola.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Store the assembled parfaits in the refrigerator and consume within 4 to 5 days for optimal freshness.