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Looking for a fresh twist on a yogurt parfait? These Grilled Peach Parfaits layer sweet, caramelized peaches with juicy blueberries, creamy Greek yogurt, and fluffy quinoa for a light and satisfying mix of textures and flavors. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a healthy dessert, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious.
Delicious Details
- Cuisine Inspiration: American
- Primary Cooking Method: Grill
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free, Dairy-free option
- Skill Level: Easy
Back in my home state of New Jersey, one of my favorite things about summer was the local blueberries and peaches. They are a perfect combination, whether blended into a Blueberry Peach Smoothie or just for snacking. But I was looking for a new way to make the most of my favorite late summer fruits.
For these Grilled Peach Parfaits, I briefly grilled the peaches to enhance the natural sweetness with a little caramelization, and to contrast the pop of the fresh blueberries. Layered with yogurt, maple syrup, pecans, and yes, quinoa, you get a wonderful blend of sweet, fresh, and bnutty flavors, with a balance of creamy, crunchy, and chewy textures. I hope you’ll give them a try!
Why You’ll Love These Grilled Peach Parfaits
Now fire up that grill, and I’m not talking about grilling burgers. You’ll want to be making parfaits. Here’s why…
- Great all day. Just like your usual yogurt parfaits, these are perfect to start your day for breakfast. But if you pack them in jars, you can bring them along for a light lunch or hearty snack. And yes, they are even sweet enough for dessert.
- So customizable. Read more below about different options for each of the layers so you can truly make them your own or change them up for a variety of ways to enjoy them.
- Naturally gluten free ingredients. Yes, that quinoa layer is a gluten free grain option, so there are no swaps needed to make this a treat everyone can enjoy. You can even use plant-based yogurt for a dairy free alternative.
Recipe Ingredients
Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll need for these grilled peach parfaits. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full amounts and step-by-step instructions.
- Peaches. If you can get free-stone peaches, that’s a better option because you’ll need to cut them in half and remove the pit.
- Quinoa. Cooked and cooled quinoa per package instructions, or, to try an alternative cooking method, check out these five ways to cook quinoa.
- Blueberries.
- Greek yogurt. I recommend vanilla or plain, but if you use plain, you might want to add a little more maple syrup for extra sweetness. Try a plant-based yogurt if you need to avoid dairy.
- Maple syrup. Feel free to substitute with honey.
- Chopped pecans. Lightly toast them for the best flavor.
Variations
These parfaits are super versatile. Here are some ideas to change things up and make these peach parfaits your own.
- Use other fruits. Stone fruits like nectarines and plums are also great for grilling. Then for that fresh factor, try different berries, such as chopped strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries. You can even add pitted cherries.
- Skip the grill. If you don’t want to fire up the grill, you can roast the peaches in the oven. I include the instructions in the recipe card. You won’t get the grill marks, but you’ll get the caramelized flavor.
- Try a flavored yogurt. While I love vanilla or plain with the addition of maple syrup so the fruit flavors shines, you can really use any flavor you love. Try peach yogurt for extra peach flavor!
- Swap the nuts. Toasted walnuts or almonds are a great option. You can also omit them if you have a nut allergy.
- Replace the quinoa. If you still aren’t sure about quinoa in a sweet dish, you can use cooked and cooled oatmeal, or layers of granola such as my Coconut Granola or Almond Butter Granola.
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Grilled Peach Parfaits
Ingredients
- 2 large peaches , halved and removed from the pit
- 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa , prepared as per package instructions
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
- 4 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
- 4 teaspoons chopped pecans , lightly toasted, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (or your oven to 425°F. Cut 2 large peaches in half and remove the pits.
- Place each peach half on the grill, cut side down, for 4-5 minutes. Flip over and grill for another 4-5 minutes, or until caramelized and juicy. Remove from the grill and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can roast them cut side up on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes at 425°F, or until tender.
- Remove the peels if desired, and chop the peaches into about 1/2 inch pieces.
- Place about two tablespoons of the 1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa in the bottom of each of the four jars, glasses or bowls. Top each with about two tablespoons of the 1 cup blueberries, about an eighth of the peaches, two tablespoons of the 1 cup vanilla or plain Greek yogurt, half a teaspoon of the 4 teaspoons maple syrup, and half a teaspoon of the 4 teaspoons chopped pecans.
- Repeat the layers, then top with a reserved peach slice or a couple of blueberries for garnish, if desired.
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What’s the nutrition information (calories, etc)? This looks amazing!!
Hi Kaira! I updated the recipe with the nutritional information, so if you take another look, you’ll see it. There are 202 calories in one parfait.