These Mixed Berry Parfaits are a simple breakfast, dessert, or snack. A thick and creamy blend of Greek yogurt, cream cheese, vanilla, and honey is layered with fresh berries on top of a quick homemade granola crust and topped with more mixed berries.
Using a food chopper, pulse the almonds, pecans, dates, and cinnamon until the mixture begins to come together as a ball, and the nuts are evenly crumbled. Portion the granola among 4 individual parfait glasses, serving dishes, or jars.
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla until a smooth consistency is achieved.
Divide half of the cheesecake mixture between the 4 serving dishes or jars and divide half of the berries among the individual dishes. Repeat this process with remaining cheesecake mixture and fresh berries.Evenly distribute half of the yogurt mixture among 4 individual serving dishes or jars, then distribute half of the berries evenly among the containers. Repeat these steps with the remaining yogurt mixture and the fresh berries.
Cover the parfaits with plastic wrap and place them in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours so the yogurt-cream cheese mixture can firm up.
Right before serving, you can decorate with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon or an additional drizzle of honey.
Notes
Other Fruit and Nut Ideas:Sliced bananasSliced kiwiShredded coconutWalnuts, almonds, cashews, etc.Chia seeds or oatsStoring the parfaits:Store covered in the refrigerator, and eat within 2-3 days. But I think they're best enjoyed the day you make them and also the next day!What to Serve with Them:Parfaits are perfectly suitable served all by themselves! However, if you're have a large gathering or party, serve them with some homemade muffins. You can't go wrong with these Banana Nut Muffins or Blueberry Orange Muffins. You can also serve them as a light dessert after any main meal such as Cajun Baked Salmon or Lemon Pepper Chicken Foil Packets.