It’s rumored that the recipe for the first peanut butter and jelly sandwich appeared in a cooking school magazine in 1901. More than 100 years later, this classic dish is still a beloved combination of flavors for lunch, or even a quick snack. While we love the traditional recipe, we thought it would be fun to borrow the fruity, nutty PB&J flavors for another recipe – this clever, layered parfait!
Enjoy it immediately in a fancy glass or store it in a jar for a lunchbox or on-the-go snack. Not a fan of peanut butter? Try almond butter or sunflower butter and mix up the jams. Remember to include plenty of seasonal fruit for a healthy and tasty treat. Your inner child will thank you!
Peanut Butter & Jelly Parfait
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ containers preferred yogurt i.e. almond, coconut or Greek vanilla yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 8 Tbsp. berry jam divided
- 1 cup sliced strawberries and cherries divided
- 8 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter divided
½ cup preferred toppings
- Granola
- Grain-free granola
- Chocolate chips
- Coconut
- Cacao nibs
- Chocolate covered pretzels
Instructions
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In small bowl, whisk together yogurt, honey and cinnamon. Take half the mixture and split it between four separate jars.
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Spoon 1 tablespoon jam into each jar and gently spread on top of yogurt. Take half the berry mixture and split it between the four jars, layering on top of jam.
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In each jar, drizzle 1 tablespoon peanut butter on top of berries. Top with 2 tablespoon toppings.
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Repeat layering with yogurt, jam, berries, peanut butter and toppings. Store in refrigerator until ready to consume.
Recipe Notes
- This recipe makes for a great build-your-own parfait station at your kiddo’s next gathering. Offer a variety of yogurts, nut butters, jams, seasonal fruit and toppings and let guests put together their own favorite combinations.
- Order the ingredients you need to make this recipe at Vitacost.com!
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter & Jelly Parfait
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 280
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 146mg6%
Potassium 275mg8%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 6IU0%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.