Bananas Foster Greek Yogurt Parfait

Overhead shot of a Greek Yogurt Parfait topped with bananas foster, nuts, and flaxmeal.

4.89 from 9 votes

A healthy bananas foster yogurt parfait made with creamy Greek yogurt, warm caramelized bananas, and a crunchy, high-fiber streusel topping. This easy breakfast recipe delivers all the rich, buttery flavors of classic bananas foster in a lighter, gluten-free, high-protein parfait.

Prep Time7

Cook Time3

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Keyword: banana breakfast recipes, low FODMAP breakfast

Diet: anti-inflammatory, Dairy Free, DASH, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low FODMAP Option, MIND Diet, Vegan Option, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 407kcal

Author: EA Stewart, RD

Ingredients

1/4 cup pecans or walnuts or any nuts of choice
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon divided
2 teaspoons vegan butter i.e. Earth Balance
2 bananas peeled and sliced in to 1/4 inch rounds
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 cups plain nonfat Greek yogurt

Instructions

For Streusel: Combine walnuts, flax meal, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in a food processor. Pulse until the nuts are very finely chopped. Set aside. Note: You can make a large batch of this ahead of time and store it in the fridge.
For Bananas: Heat the vegan butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, then add the sliced bananas and cook for approximately 1 minute. Sprinkle the bananas with the remaining cinnamon and the maple syrup, then reduce the heat to low and cook for approximately one more minute, or until the bananas are nice and caramelized.
For each serving, place 1 cup of Greek yogurt in a cup or bowl, then divide the bananas and cinnamon streusel mixture between the two bowls. Enjoy!

Notes

Low FODMAP OPTION: Use firm, slightly green bananas and lactose-free yogurt.

VEGAN OPTION: Make with your favorite plant-based yogurt.

Ingredient Suggestions & Swaps:

Greek Yogurt: I used unsweetened, organic nonfat Greek yogurt, but you can use low-fat or full-fat.
Nuts: I've made this with pecans and walnuts. Both are equally delicious. Or, choose any variety of nuts you like.
Vegan Butter: This is also delicious with virgin coconut oil.
Maple Syrup: You can swap this for honey.

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