Honey-drizzled breakfast parfait
A Honey-drizzled breakfast parfait is a layered dish typically composed of yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola, finished with a generous drizzle of honey. While it has roots in ancient Mediterranean and Middle Eastern breakfast traditions, it has become a globally popular modern breakfast or snack. The dish is celebrated for its simple, fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This parfait is generally high in carbohydrates from the fruit, honey, and granola, with a good amount of protein and probiotics from the yogurt base. A typical serving provides a balanced mix of energy, fiber, and calcium, and usually falls within a 300-500 calorie range depending on portion sizes.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 60 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2 mcg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The parfait's structure of layered ingredients is a modern take on the ancient practice of combining dairy, grains, and sweeteners for a nourishing meal. Nutritionally, the honey not only adds sweetness but also contains trace enzymes and antioxidants, making it a more complex sweetener than refined sugar.
