Healthy Bananas Foster 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 Time6

Cook Time2

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bananas foster, breakfast parfait

Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low FODMAP Option, MIND Diet, Vegan Option, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 364kcal

Author: EA Stewart, RD | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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 spread i.e. Earth Balance
2 bananas peeled and sliced in to 1/4 inch rounds
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

For Streusel: Combine walnuts, flax meal, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon in food processor. Pulse ingredients together until walnuts 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 coconut oil in sauté pan then add sliced bananas and cook on medium heat for approximately 1 minute. Sprinkle bananas with remaining cinnamon and brown sugar, then reduce heat to low and cook for approximately one more minute, or until bananas are nice and caramelized.
For each serving, place 1/2 cup Greek yogurt in a cup or bowl, then top with bananas and cinnamon streusel mixture.
Enjoy!

Notes

Low FODMAP Option:

Use green bananas and lactose free yogurt.

Vegan Option:

Use plant-based yogurt.

Ingredient Suggestions & Swaps:

Greek Yogurt: I used unsweetened, organic nonfat Greek yogurt, but you can use low fat or full fat as well. Be sure to choose unsweetened Greek yogurt, though, as the bananas provide natural sweetness, along with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Nuts: I've made this with pecans and walnuts. Both are equally delicious. Or, choose any yummy variety of nuts you like.
Vegan Butter: I've made this recipe with butter, coconut oil, and my current version using organic Earth Balance vegan spread.
Maple Syrup: can be swapped with honey.

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