These creamy Yogurt Parfait Cups make for a healthy fiber rich gluten-free breakfast! Blended yogurt cups with dried Mission Figs, chia seeds, a drizzle of molasses, and a cinnamon toasted Buckwheat topping! Simple ingredients, energizing, quick to make, and oh so deliciously good!
The perfect Breakfast parfait!
What do you get when a creamy fruit smoothie meets a power breakfast bowl? Yogurt parfait cups! These delicious cups combine the best of both breakfast worlds.
I initially planned to update our old fig newton breakfast smoothie recipe, as the old photos were cringeworthy. But as I revisited the recipe, I realized we could do even better. So, we created a brand-new recipe using nutritious, gluten-free ingredients! These fiber-rich, gluten-free breakfast parfaits pack all the goodness into one little yogurt cup.
Bonus Nutrition Boost – For a extra dose of iron, drizzle a wee bit of molasses on top of the parfait cups. It’s heavenly!
Ingredients for Parfait Cups
FIGS!
We use California Mission figs, and they’re not just tasty—they’re super nutritious!
FANTASTIC FIG FACTS:
- High Fiber: A ½ cup of dried figs offers nearly 30% of your daily fiber needs.
- Nutrient-Rich: Packed with potassium, copper, manganese, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Antioxidant Powerhouse: Dried figs are loaded with vitamins and minerals, boosting antioxidant levels.
- Natural Sweetener: Fig paste is a great sugar replacement in baking and breakfast parfaits.
- Potassium Alternative: Figs are a great substitute for bananas, providing similar potassium levels for those who aren’t fans of bananas.
GREEK YOGURT
Feel free to use coconut milk yogurt for a dairy free option!
GREAT GREEK YOGURT FACTS:
- Protein-Rich: Provides a hefty dose of protein to keep you full and satisfied.
- Probiotics: Contains beneficial bacteria that support gut health.
- Calcium Source: Excellent for bone health, supplying a good amount of calcium.
- Versatile: Perfect base for parfaits, adding creaminess and a tangy flavor.
Toasted Buckwheat
The topping is cinnamon-toasted buckwheat—once you try it, you’ll be hooked!
BENEFITS OF BUCKWHEAT:
- Quick and Easy: Just toast buckwheat groats with a little coconut palm sugar, cinnamon, and coconut oil for 5 minutes.
- Nutritious Crunch: Adds a healthy, crunchy texture, similar to cocoa crispies but way better for you!
Bonus Nutrition Boost – For a extra dose of iron, drizzle a wee bit of molasses on top of the parfait cups. It’s heavenly!
HOW TO MAKE FIG and YOGURT PARFAITS
- Prep the Figs: Remove stems, slice figs in half, and soak in water with honey for 10 minutes.
- Yogurt Blend: . Blend Greek yogurt, almond milk, banana, honey, and almond butter until smooth.
- Toast Buckwheat: Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss buckwheat groats with coconut oil, cinnamon, and sugar. Toast in the oven for 5-6 minutes, then let cool.
- Assemble Parfaits: Place fig slices in cups, pour yogurt blend over them, add more fig slices, and top with toasted buckwheat. Finish with cinnamon, molasses, and chia seeds.
- Enjoy your nutritious parfait.
Step by Step video
Fig and Yogurt Parfait Cups
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 2 parfaits 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Healthy Yogurt Parfait Cups with Fig – A fiber rich gluten-free breakfast to-go! A blended Yogurt Cup with dried California Mission Figs, chia seeds, a drizzle of molasses, and a cinnamon toasted buckwheat topping!
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried figs. Stems removed.
- 1 cup almond or coconut milk
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 frozen small to medium banana
- 1 tbsp honey (divided)
- 1 tbsp creamy almond butter
- ½ cup buckwheat groats (cinnamon toasted ) *see notes for other toasted grain options*
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp coconut sugar.
- dash of cinnamon
- 1 tbsp chia seed
- drizzle of molasses on top
- Optional protein boost -> 1 scoop vanilla protein.:
Instructions
- Remove stems from figs, slice in half, place in bowl and cover with water and a drizzle of honey. Soak for 10 minutes or so. This is optional but it makes the figs more soft, flexible, and sticky sweet for the parfait cups. Like a fig newton filling!
- Preheat oven to 350F. While oven preheats, make your creamy yogurt blend.
- In a blender, blend together yogurt, almond milk, banana, honey, almond butter. Set aside.
- Toss together ½ cup buckwheat groats coconut oil, cinnamon, and sugar. See notes of other grains to toast.
- Toast on baking pan at 350F for 5-6 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- Place 3 slices of figs (each) into two cups, pour your creamy yogurt blend on top. Layer with more figs on top. Add toasted cinnamon buckwheat on top, then a pinch of cinnamon, molasses, and chia seeds.
Notes
- Substitutes – Feel free to try swap the buckwheat with toasted nuts, quinoa, or granola.
- Vegan option – use coconut yogurt or non dairy yogurt of choice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18 g
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
If you are fig newton fan, then you will LOVE these fig and yogurt parfait cups. Taste so similar!!
Would you be able to use fresh figs?
Hi Denise! I am sure you could. It wouldn’t be as sweet so adjust to desired sweetness by adding honey or maple syrup, if you’d like. Or you could roast the Figs first. YUM!
Thank you!
This was so creamy! LOVED it
I never thought that when combined together they create a great dish like this. Attractive, must try immediately
I just tried this since figs were in season – used frozen coconut milk cubes and it was nice and thick for a smoothie bowl – thank you so much for the great combo,
oh great idea with coconut! Did you try with the toasted buckwheat too?
No – had some toasted granola, so threw that on top…
Figs are truly one of my most favorite fruits. I love this breakfast parfait so much!
LOVING these! Nice work!
I friggin loved fig newtons!!! I love figs too!!!
me too friend!
YUM! This is such a great eggless breakfast!! You had me at figs + honey!
Those figs look amazing Lindsay! And these parfaits would make the perfect breakfast or any time of the day snack! So loaded with goodness!
Totally! I’d eat your peach praline for breakfast. hehe!
These look so delicious and so pretty!
We were talking about figs the other day. They’re one my all time favorites, so I can’t wait to try this!
Mine too! FIGTASTIC. Ya, i’m so corny..
These are just so pretty LIndsay- i am glad your OCD came out for these! Figs are the best- I am all over this!
Haha good! OCD shining!
LOVE these yogurt-breakfast-parfait-cups!!!! so pretty and they look so delicious!
I heart figs! This is perfect to start the day 🙂
Forget coffee as the best part of waking up! I’d hop out of bed to eat these delicious looking parfaits and the fact that they taste similar to my childhood fav fig newton bars is a huge bonus.
I approve of your OCD tendencies. Because, damn does this look good. Love the crunchy topping. I want this every morning during fig season!
Haha yea for OCD-ness!
This looks fantastic! Figs are one of the best fruits of summer for sure – love how you used them in here with all those other rich flavors!
Thanks friend! I wish figs were year around too! Thank goodness for dried figs
oooo.. this looks gorgeous. I like dried figs… I LOOOOOVE fresh figs. Unfortunately, I rarely see them at the market around here.
Oh bummer. Where do you live? I see them in our markets now. But it’s brief!
This yogurt looks dreamy!!
I totally thought those were hemp hearts on top! I love this buckwheat idea too though. And figs, obv. Sending this to Vegas too. 😉
You should try toasting those! You ready bro! Been thinking and praying for you tomorrow!!!
You’re the best, brother. Thank you.
Mmm…. Wow I love the sweetness of figs. I think I’ve had them once or twice, but I haven’t seen dried figs here. These look so good and creamy and delicious.
really? Go to your local grocer! I bet they have the califlornia mission figs! I’ll send ya some if not!
looks more like a dessert and i will take 2 please!
You got it! come for breakfast?
Figs are hands down my favorite dried fruit! you don’t have average to give me a reason to make this yummy parfait with some coconut milk yogurt – delish!
yes! coconut milk would rock! or Kite Almond milk yogurt!
Fun fact: I grew up with a fig tree in my back yard. Until it tried to (and was successful in doing so) growth THROUGH a maple tree next to it. And then they both had to get cut down. Le sigh.
What a sad story. Maybe they are hanging out in tree heaven. LOL!