Coffee Greek Yogurt Parfaits With Toaster Oven Granola

Coffee Greek Yogurt Parfaits are filled with creamy bold espresso flavored yogurt, homemade toaster oven granola, and juicy sweet cherries.  Perfect for a quick breakfast, snack or dessert!

Nothing beats a fresh mug of coffee.

How do you take yours?  I like mine with a smidge (okay a big ole splash) of half and half. Mmmm…creamy coffee deliciousness.

While these parfaits aren’t the same as a cup of fresh coffee, there’s still LOTS to like:

• Fresh sweet cherries
• Simple Almond Granola
• Rich tangy Greek yogurt

Oh, and did I mention the espresso?

In drinkable coffee terms, instant espresso is pretty meh. But man is it soooo good at adding a rich coffee flavor to anything creamy. Like ricotta, mascarpone cheese or Greek yogurt.

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How to Make Coffee Flavored Greek Yogurt

First, stir a little instant espresso into your favorite plain Greek yogurt.

A finely ground instant espresso coffee like Medaglia D’oro works best.  If your instant espresso is a coarser grind, dissolve it with a small amount of warm water and cool before mixing with the yogurt.

Then add a SPLASH of vanilla and a tiny DRIZZLE of maple syrup, honey or agave.

You’ll want to play around with the espresso-to-sweetener ratios. As I imagine you and I will prefer our coffee yogurt at different levels of sweet, bitter and bold.

How to Make Coffee Greek Yogurt Parfaits

Start with the fruit. Certain fruits compliment coffee better than others. Fresh cherries, bananas, figs or strawberries would taste particularly delicious.

Choose your granola. I like a light and flaky granola in my parfaits. If you prefer a chunky granola with lots of clusters, go for it. You can also substitute your favorite store-bought granola too.

Layer the granola, fruit, and coffee Greek yogurt in a cup or mason jar. For a more desserty vibe, stir in a few pieces of chopped white or dark chocolate.

Then grab a spoon and dig into these decadent but light parfaits. The recipe makes two so you can share… or not.