Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Butter Breakfast Parfaits

Want a breakfast that reminds you of a decadent dessert, but is wholesome, gluten-free, full of protein and healthy fats? Look no further than these Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Butter Breakfast Parfaits. Plus tips for making them ahead of time as an on-the-go breakfast.

It’s a wonderful thing when your breakfast is almost like a dessert, but totally healthy. These Chocolate Almond Butter Breakfast Parfaits could even qualify as an ideal after dinner treat or better-for-you snack. With just a handful of ingredients and only minutes minutes of prep, it just may be your go-to breakfast.

What is a breakfast parfait?

A parfait is typically a dessert that consists of layers of ice cream, custard or something creamy layered with fruit in a glass. I’ve lightened them up to create these Almond Butter Breakfast Parfaits. Instead of sugary cream, high-protein Greek yogurt is layered with banana slices and almond butter to make simple breakfast parfaits. It’s a complete breakfast in one and also portable.

Speaking of wholesome breakfasts, I’ve experimented with overnight oat recipes, including these Apricot Almond Butter Overnight Oats, and enjoy the make ahead convenience as well as variety of options.

How to make a breakfast parfait

Making breakfast parfaits is quick and easy. Here’s a few tips and suggestions to make the best breakfast parfaits.

• To assemble: Simply layer yogurt with desired fruit, add-ons and toppings in a glass or container. For this recipe I suggest almond butter, old fashioned oats, cocoa powder and cocoa nibs.
• Use Greek yogurt for extra protein and thick, creamy layers. If yogurt is too thin, fruit and add-on may sink through layers.
• Flavored yogurt is optional. Can use a vanilla or other flavored Greek yogurt for extra sweetness, but it will add a lot of sugar to recipe.

Breakfast parfaits make a great on the go breakfast

Prep ahead for on the go breakfast: if you don’t have a lot of time in morning these are great for portable breakfasts. Make them the night before, but be sure to not have banana slices on top layer or they will oxidize. Assemble in a portable container before bed and store sealed in fridge.

Looking for another homemade parfait recipe? Try this delicious raspberry parfait for a delightful twist!

More wholesome breakfast recipes you may like:

• Chocolate Strawberry Overnight Oats
• Chorizo and Cheddar Quiche with Quinoa Crust
• Slow Cooker Carnitas Breakfast Tacos
• Lightened Up Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
• Mexican Mango and Lime Yogurt Bowls
• Peanut Butter and Jelly Overnight Oats
• Mushroom, Spinach and Ham Quiche
• Pomegranate and Berry Smoothie Bowl
• Sweet Potato Breakfast Tacos
• Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies
•  Cherry Orange Oatmeal Bars

Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Butter Breakfast Parfaits

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

These easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Butter Breakfast Parfaits are like a decadent dessert, but wholesome, gluten-free, full of protein and healthy fats.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 2 parfaits

Calories 559 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 banana sliced
• ½ cup old-fashioned oats
• 4 tablespoons creamy almond butter
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons cocoa nibs

Instructions

 

• Spoon ½ cup yogurt each into 2 small glasses or jars. Top each with half of the banana slices and 1-tablespoon almond butter. Sprinkle with half of cocoa powder and nibs.
• Add another layer with rest of yogurt, then top with remaining ingredients.

Notes

• Use Greek yogurt for extra protein and thick, creamy layers. If yogurt is too thin, fruit and add-on may sink through layers.
• Flavored yogurt such as vanilla is optional, but will add a lot of sugar to recipe.
• If you make ahead of time just stored covered in fridge the night before. Be sure bananas aren't exposed at top layer or they will oxidize
• Prepping ahead will also help soften the oats a bit, but I prefer the extra texture.

Nutrition Facts

Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Butter Breakfast Parfaits

Serving Size

 

1 parfait

Amount per Serving

Calories

559

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

23

g

35

%

Saturated Fat

 

4

g

25

%

Cholesterol

 

7

mg

2

%

Sodium

 

73

mg

3

%

Potassium

 

804

mg

23

%

Carbohydrates

 

66

g

22

%

Fiber

 

9

g

38

%

Sugar

 

36

g

40

%

Protein

 

30

g

60

%

Vitamin A

 

40

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

5.1

mg

6

%

Calcium

 

128

mg

13

%

Iron

 

2.8

mg

16

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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