Cherry Chocolate Chip Greek Yogurt Parfaits
These easy cherry Greek yogurt parfaits are layered with homemade cherry chia compote, creamy vanilla yogurt and chocolate chips for a high-protein breakfast or snack that’s perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Cherry Chia Compote
- 2 cups frozen pitted cherries
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon honey plus more to taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 3 cups plain Oikos Pro Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tablespoons honey to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Layering
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips and/or granola
Let's Make It
- Add the frozen cherries, water and honey to a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cherries are completely softened and have released their juices.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the chia seeds.
- Let the cherry mixture cool and thicken. Once cooled, use the back of a spoon or a fork to gently smash the cherries. You still want some small pieces of cherry throughout the mixture.
- While the cherries cool, add the plain Greek yogurt, honey and vanilla to a bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy. Taste and add additional honey if you prefer it sweeter.
- To assemble the parfaits, spoon a layer of cherry chia compote into the bottom of each meal-prep jar.
- Add a layer of vanilla Greek yogurt, followed by another spoonful of cherries and another layer of yogurt.
- Top with mini chocolate chips, granola or a combination of both.
- Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.