Protein Matcha Azuki Parfait
A delicious and nutritious parfait made with Greek yogurt, vibrant matcha, and sweet azuki beans, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or skyr
- 1/4 cup light cream cheese
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 cup canned azuki beans, rinsed
- Natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup, to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Azuki Beans: Drain and rinse the canned beans under cold water. If using dried beans, soak overnight and boil until tender (about 45 minutes).
- Make the Protein Base: In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt and light cream cheese until smooth. Add protein powder and matcha powder, mixing thoroughly.
- Sweeten to Taste: Gradually incorporate your choice of natural sweetener, adjusting to taste.
- Layer the Parfait: Start with a spoonful of the protein mixture, then layer azuki beans and sprinkle with matcha. Repeat layers until topped.
- Garnish and Chill: Garnish with fruit or nuts if desired and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
Serve in clear glasses to showcase the beautiful layers. You can substitute azuki beans with black beans or sweet potatoes if not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: parfait, matcha, azuki beans, healthy dessert, protein-rich breakfast