20 Easy Parfait Recipes to Eat for Breakfast and Beyond (2024)

Whether you're looking for an elegant dessert or a healthy way to start your morning, try one of these delicious recipes.

By Kate Franke
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Originating in France, a parfait is traditionally made with just a few simple ingredients (cream, eggs, sugar, syrup) and eaten as a dessert. But in the United States, the parfait is now best known not as a dessert, but as a healthy breakfast dish made with yogurt, granola, and fruit.

Whether you're looking to whip up an elegant no-bake dessert or you just want to make breakfast easier in order to take on the day with extra energy, we've put together 20 delicious parfait recipes that you can prepare in advance and assemble the morning of. In honor of the many faces of parfaits, we’ve included a mix of simple recipes ranging from sweet, post-dinner treats (hello, peanut butter-and-chocolate parfaits!) to light breakfast bites packed with vitamins and fiber (trust us, you'll want to make these raspberry and chia seed parfaits morning after morning).

For more breakfast ideas, check out our favorite breakfast in bed recipes and for more easy dessert ideas, check out our guide to the birthday cake alternatives.

Mixed Berry Parfaits

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Enjoy this picnic classic in parfait form! Start with a layer of strawberry gelatin, then add vanilla pudding, and top with fresh, mixed berries.

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Fresh Orange Cream Parfaits

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Though hailed as a summertime snack, oranges are best from December to March. But lucky for you, this orange cream parfait tastes great all year round.

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Black-and-White Parfaits

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Start the day with something sweet by whipping up this black-and-white parfait, made with vanilla, semi-sweet chocolate, and peanut butter.

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Tropical Tapioca Parfaits

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Transport yourself to breakfast by the beach with this pineapple, tapioca, and coconut parfait. Top it with a drink umbrella for the ultimate vacation vibe.

Get the Tropical Tapioca Parfaits recipe.

Ambrosia Parfaits

No, this isn't your mother's fruit salad. It's her go-to parfait — or it will be after she tries it. It's made with coconut, fresh fruit, mini marshmallows, and more.

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Chocolate-Banana Pudding Parfaits

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Any chance we get to turn breakfast into dessert, we're taking. Indulge in this homemade chocolate pudding and banana treat. Top it with crushed Oreos for an added crunch.

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Lemon Mousse Parfaits

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A lemon fix in the morning is the perfect wake-me-up for a day of fun. Prep the mousse in advance, and add a dollop of strawberry jam to cut through the lemon's tartness.

Get the Lemon Mousse Parfaits recipe.

Fruit and Pudding Parfaits

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This bright fruit concoction not only looks great but tastes great too. The secret is a layer of angel food cake mixed with mango, kiwi, and papaya.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Parfaits

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Chocolate and peanut butter are a timeless (and tasty) duo. Enjoy their magic in parfait form with this easy to make recipe. Garnish with crushed graham crackers, butterscotch chips, or whipped cream — your choice!

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Lemon Meringue Parfaits

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Add sweet sophistication to classic lemon meringue pie with these parfaits piled high with fresh raspberries, creamy lemon custard, and a lightly browned meringue topping.

Get the Lemon Meringue Parfaits recipe.

Cookies and Cream Parfaits

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Alternating layers of chewy chocolate cookie crumbles, whipped topping, and rich chocolate pudding make these parfaits a decadent delicacy that's a cinch to prepare.

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Blueberry Ice Cream Parfaits

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Create your own flavor of ice cream by folding blueberry purée into a basic, store-bought vanilla tub. Once it sets, layer with a seedless raspberry purée, whole berries, and whipped cream for a parfait with decidedly gourmet flair.

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Banana Cream Pie Parfaits

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Bananas, pudding, whipped cream, and crumbled wafers — need we say more?

Get the Banana Cream Pie Parfaits recipe at What's Gaby Cooking.

Granola and Fruit Parfaits

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This simple treat combines plain Greek yogurt, raspberry sauce, fresh fruit, and crunchy granola for a healthy start to the day.

Get the Granola and Fruit Parfaits recipe at Tatyana's Everyday Food.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Parfaits

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Garnish this simple, no-bake dessert with a crunchy chocolate chip cookie. Make a batch at home or buy some from the store.

Get the Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Parfaits recipe at Shugary Sweets.

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Raspberry and Chia Seed Superfood Parfaits

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Start the day off right with this healthy breakfast parfait made with fibrous chia seeds, potassium-filled raspberries, and vitamin E-rich almond milk.

Get the Raspberry and Chia Seed Superfood Parfaits recipe at Camille Styles.

Overnight Apple Crisp Breakfast Parfaits

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Spiced apples, Greek yogurt, and quinoa make this parfait a filling (and tasty) breakfast option.

Get the Overnight Apple Crisp Breakfast Parfaits recipe at The Seasoned Mom.

Raspberry Mocha Mudslide Parfaits

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No-bake cheesecake mousse adds creamy richness to this pretty, layered parfait.

Get the Raspberry Mocha Mudslide Parfaits recipe at Baking a Moment.

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Caramel Graham Cracker Parfaits

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Caramel and graham cracker — flavored ice cream is layered with caramel-coated graham crackers in this ultra-sweet dessert parfait.

Get the Caramel Graham Cracker Parfaits recipe at The Midnight Baker.

Maple Cinnamon Oats and Vanilla Greek Yogurt Parfaits with Fresh Fruit

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Making the maple cinnamon oats for this parfait is easy to prep ahead of time. Come morning, all you'll need to do is scoop the oats onto your parfait, and add an extra drizzle of maple syrup.

Get the Maple Cinnamon Oats and Vanilla Greek Yogurt Parfaits with Fresh Fruit recipe at With Salt and Wit.

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Kate Franke

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Kate Franke (she/her) is the editorial assistant at Woman’s Day. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!

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