Hey sweet-tooth squad! Your favorite cool and friendly chef is back with a treat that checks all the boxes: chocolatey, creamy, fruity, crunchy, AND packed with protein. Let me introduce you to the High-Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait—a dessert (or breakfast, or post-workout snack) so good, it tastes like a cheat day, but fuels you like a pro.
This jar of joy has over 30 grams of protein, layers of creamy Greek yogurt, rich cacao, dreamy peanut butter, fresh strawberries, and homemade peanut butter granola. It’s easy to prep, fun to layer, and even more fun to eat. Let’s build it!
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Parfait
- 📆 Ready in 10 Minutes – Quick to whip up, no chill time required.
- 🌿 High-Protein Goodness – With Greek yogurt and peanut butter, it’s got over 30g of fuel.
- 🍒 Naturally Sweet – Maple syrup or honey adds just enough sweetness.
- 🧁 Textured & Tasty – Creamy, crunchy, and bursting with juicy strawberries.
- 🤠 Versatile – Perfect for breakfast, post-gym fuel, or a smart dessert.
🥛 Ingredients (Serves 1 Parfait)
Chocolate Layer
- ✅ ½ cup nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt (lactose-free if needed)
- ✅ 1 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
- ✅ 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
Peanut Butter Layer
- ✅ ½ cup nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt
- ✅ 1 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter
- ✅ 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
Toppings
- ✅ 5 strawberries, sliced
- ✅ 2–3 tbsp homemade peanut butter granola (recipe below)
🍾 Homemade Peanut Butter Granola (Makes Extra)
- ✅ 2 cups gluten-free oats or buckwheat flakes
- ✅ 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ✅ 4 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter
- ✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ✅ Pinch of salt
💪 Granola Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well coated.
- Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet in a thin layer.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway. Let cool completely—it crisps up as it cools!
📊 Assembling the Parfait
- Make the Chocolate Layer: Mix the yogurt, cacao powder, and sweetener until smooth and rich.
- Make the PB Layer: Stir the yogurt, peanut butter, and sweetener until creamy.
- Layer It Up: In a jar or glass, start with chocolate yogurt, then peanut butter yogurt, sliced strawberries, and granola.
- Repeat: Keep layering until you run out of ingredients or space. Top with extra granola and strawberries.
- Spoon + Smile: Grab your spoon and dig in while it’s fresh and fabulous!
🌰 Nutrition Breakdown (Per Serving)
- 🔥 Calories: ~350
- 💪 Protein: 30g+
- 📊 Carbs: ~25g
- 🥜 Fats: ~10g
It’s the kind of treat that feels indulgent but keeps you energized and full. A total win!
🌿 Tips & Swaps
- 🧃 Nut Butter Flex: Try almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter.
- 🌿 Pump Up the Protein: Use protein granola or add a scoop of chocolate protein powder to the yogurt.
- 🥒 Fruit Swap: Use blueberries, raspberries, or banana slices.
- 🚸 Meal Prep It: Make 2-3 in advance and keep them sealed in the fridge for up to 3 days.
🍽️ Perfect For…
- 🌞 Breakfast On-the-Go
- 🏋️♂️ Post-Workout Recovery Fuel
- 🎂 Healthy Dessert Swap
- ☕ Afternoon Pick-Me-Up Snack
Anytime you want something sweet, protein-packed, and satisfying, this parfait is ready to deliver.
📸 Social-Worthy Parfait Styling
Want to snap a perfect parfait pic? Here’s how:
- Use a clear jar or glass to show off the layers.
- Slice strawberries neatly and place some along the glass edges.
- Top with a big sprinkle of granola and an extra drizzle of PB.
- Add a spoon and a napkin with color pop – hello, Insta goals!
🌟 Final Thoughts
Whether you need a quick breakfast, an energy-boosting snack, or a healthy dessert that doesn’t taste like cardboard, this High-Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait delivers. It hits every craving without hitting your macros too hard.
The creamy, nutty, chocolatey goodness layered with crunchy granola and juicy berries? Yeah, that’s a moment of joy in a jar.
Give it a try, make it your own, and tag me in your parfait masterpieces. I want to see those layers! 🚀
Stay hungry, stay fueled, and stay awesome.
🍫 #ProteinParfaitPower #HealthyTreats #ChocolatePeanutButterLove #CleanEats #FuelYourBody
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High-Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 parfait
Ingredients
Chocolate Layer:
✅ ½ cup nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt (lactose-free if needed)
✅ 1 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
✅ 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
Peanut Butter Layer:
✅ ½ cup nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt
✅ 1 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter
✅ 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
Toppings:
✅ 5 strawberries, sliced
✅ Homemade peanut butter granola (recipe below)
Homemade Peanut Butter Granola (Makes Extra):
✅ 2 cups gluten-free oats or buckwheat flakes
✅ 3 tbsp maple syrup
✅ 4 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter
✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✅ Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2️⃣ Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3️⃣ Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway. Let cool.
1️⃣ Mix ingredients for the chocolate layer.
2️⃣ Mix ingredients for the peanut butter layer.
3️⃣ In a glass or jar, layer chocolate yogurt, peanut butter yogurt, strawberries, and granola.
4️⃣ Repeat layers, top with more granola and strawberries, and dig in!
- Prep Time: 10 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 30g