{"id":43003,"date":"2026-05-15T23:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T23:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/?post_type=cuisine-recipe&#038;p=43003"},"modified":"2026-05-18T23:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T23:39:07","slug":"nectarine-and-cherry-yogurt-parfait","status":"publish","type":"cuisine-recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/blog\/recipe\/nectarine-and-cherry-yogurt-parfait\/","title":{"rendered":"Nectarine and Cherry Yogurt Parfait Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Start your day with this stunning, healthy breakfast parfait layered with fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/nectarines\/c\/ft_1001_31\/\">nectarines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/sweet-mountain-cherries\/p\/sweetmountaincherries\/\">sweet Bing cherries<\/a>, creamy Greek yogurt, and crunchy granola. It&#8217;s a refreshing combination that&#8217;s as beautiful as it is delicious, perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekend brunches.<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><strong>For the Parfaits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2-3 ripe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/nectarines\/c\/ft_1001_31\/\">Hale Groves nectarines<\/a>, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/sweet-mountain-cherries\/p\/sweetmountaincherries\/\">Sweet Mountain Bing cherries<\/a>, pitted and halved<\/li>\n<li>2 cups Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup granola<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons honey (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Optional Add-ins:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh pomegranate seeds<\/li>\n<li>Fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)<\/li>\n<li>Honeysuckle flowers (for garnish)<\/li>\n<li>Chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)<\/li>\n<li>Chia seeds or flax seeds<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle of almond butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Directions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Prep the fruit:<\/strong> Wash nectarines and slice into thin wedges. Pit cherries and cut in half. If using pomegranate or other optional fruits, prep those as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sweeten the yogurt (optional):<\/strong> If desired, stir honey into the Greek yogurt for added sweetness. Plain yogurt works beautifully if your fruit is very ripe and sweet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Layer the parfaits:<\/strong> Using two clear glasses or bowls, start building your parfaits:\n<ul>\n<li>Start with 2-3 tablespoons of yogurt at the bottom<\/li>\n<li>Add a layer of sliced nectarines<\/li>\n<li>Add a layer of cherry halves<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with granola<\/li>\n<li>Repeat layers once or twice more, depending on glass size<\/li>\n<li>Finish with a final dollop of yogurt on top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garnish:<\/strong> Top with remaining fruit, a sprinkle of granola, and any optional add-ins like pomegranate seeds, berries, or nuts. Drizzle with honey if desired.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve immediately:<\/strong> Parfaits are best enjoyed right away while the granola is still crunchy. If making ahead, wait to add granola until just before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Tips for Success<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Why nectarines and cherries?<\/strong> This summer fruit combo is naturally sweet and pairs beautifully together.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/nectarines\/c\/ft_1001_31\/\"> Hale Groves nectarines<\/a> are juicy and flavorful, while fresh <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/sweet-mountain-cherries\/p\/sweetmountaincherries\/\">cherries<\/a> add a pop of color and tart-sweet contrast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Make it your own:<\/strong> The optional add-ins (pomegranate, berries, nuts) let you customize based on what&#8217;s in season or what you have on hand. All work beautifully with the nectarine-cherry base.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meal prep friendly:<\/strong> Prep your fruit and portion your yogurt the night before. Store separately and assemble in the morning for a quick, healthy breakfast.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Ready to build your perfect parfait?<\/strong> Shop Hale Groves <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/nectarines\/c\/ft_1001_31\/\">Nectarines<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.halegroves.com\/sweet-mountain-cherries\/p\/sweetmountaincherries\/\">Bing Cherries<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>A healthy breakfast in a glass that&#8217;s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunch, or anytime you want a refreshing fruit and yogurt combo!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43004,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[65,217,403],"cuisine-recipe-category":[60,55],"cuisine-recipe-course":[31,28,35],"cuisine-recipe-cuisine":[],"class_list":["post-43003","cuisine-recipe","type-cuisine-recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-cherries","tag-nectarines","tag-sweet-mountain-cherries","cuisine-recipe-category-appetizers","cuisine-recipe-category-desserts","cuisine-recipe-course-breakfast","cuisine-recipe-course-dessert","cuisine-recipe-course-side"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe\/43003","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cuisine-recipe"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43003"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43004"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43003"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43003"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-category?post=43003"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-course","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-course?post=43003"},{"taxonomy":"cuisine-recipe-cuisine","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.halegroves.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cuisine-recipe-cuisine?post=43003"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}