A good pomegranate turns a plain bowl of yogurt and granola into something that looks like a celebration. The seeds pop with sweet-sharp juice against thick yogurt and crunchy granola.
Seed a whole pomegranate at the weekend and you'll have enough for several breakfasts. Many shop-bought granolas use honey, so check the label, or make the puffed millet granola.
The original Princess Tofu blog published a pomegranate parfait recipe back in 2013, and food sites still link to it. This is our own fully vegan version, written from scratch.
Ingredient notes and swaps
- Yogurt: soy, coconut or oat.
- Granola: any honey-free granola.
- Nuts: almonds or walnuts.
Tips for success
- Add the granola just before eating so it stays crunchy.
- Use glass jars for make-ahead breakfasts.
Variations
- Chia layer: add a layer of chia pudding.
- Citrus: add segments of blood orange.
- Chocolate: stir cocoa and maple into the yogurt.
Recipe
Pomegranate Yogurt Parfait
Prep10 min
Total10 min
MakesServes 2
Ingredients
- 300 g (1¼ cups) thick plain soy or coconut yogurt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Finely grated zest of ½ orange
- Seeds of 1 pomegranate
- 60 g (½ cup) granola, such as puffed millet granola
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp pomegranate molasses (optional)
Method
- Stir the maple syrup and orange zest into the yogurt.
- Spoon a layer of yogurt into two glasses, then a layer of granola, then pomegranate seeds.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with pomegranate seeds.
- Top with pistachios and a drizzle of pomegranate molasses.
Notes
Pomegranate seeds keep in a covered container in the fridge for 5 days.
Granola: check shop-bought granola for honey.
FAQ
Is pomegranate molasses vegan?
Yes. It's pomegranate juice reduced to a syrup, sometimes with sugar and lemon.
How do I choose a ripe pomegranate?
Pick one that feels heavy for its size, with taut, unblemished skin.
How do you get the seeds out of a pomegranate?
Halve it across the middle, hold it cut side down over a bowl and tap the back firmly with a wooden spoon. The seeds fall out.
Can I make it the night before?
Layer the yogurt and fruit ahead, but add the granola just before eating so it stays crunchy.