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Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits

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By: Danielle2 Comments Posted: 11/27/2019 Updated: 11/19/2021

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Use leftover cranberry sauce to create these gorgeous make-ahead Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits! These protein packed breakfasts are full of Fall flavors and perfect for your post-holiday meal prep!

A spoonful of the cinnamon orange cranberry yogurt parfait with granola on top
Here is what could possibly be my favorite use of holiday cranberry sauce ever. Meaning I would quite possibly buy cranberry sauce just to make this recipe. You heard me.

The flavors were semi-accidental. I was definitely trying to come up with leftover cranberry sauce recipes. That part was purposeful. Not to mention I love Greek yogurt, and sometimes I even make it at home (there are also 5 other Greek yogurt parfait ideas on the blog!). 

But the flavors were accidental! I had an extra orange on the counter, then I remembered cinnamon existed. And here we are.

Recipe Overview

Total Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Method: No Heat
Prep: Make-Ahead Friendly

What’s in the Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits?

These make-ahead breakfasts are created with just a few seasonal ingredients that go SO WELL together, it will actually shock you. I love Greek yogurt – I’ve tried many a store-bought and homemade kinds, but this one is by far my favorite flavor combination of all.

Here’s what’s in the Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits:

  • Greek yogurt – I prefer the thickness of 2% Greek yogurt, but full fat or nonfat would also work just fine. When I’m not making my own Greek yogurt, I use Fage because there’s no added sweetener (just live cultures and milk). If you don’t like Greek yogurt, I do think a regular plain yogurt would also work.
  • cranberry sauce – Use up leftover cranberry sauce in this recipe! It’s great for small leftover amounts. More on that below. I prefer the whole berry kind over the canned jelly kind, but I think either would work.
  • orange juice – Juice from one fresh orange will work, but store-bought orange juice from the store will also work here.
  • cinnamon – Cinnamon is the magic ingredient that bring this whole thang together, and in my opinion, gives it a solid step up from just yogurt + cranberries.
  • maple syrup – In case you want it sweeter, go for a teaspoon or two of the pure stuff. If your cranberries are way sweet, you could skip the extra sweetener.
  • granola, nuts, etc – Everyone likes crunchy bits in their parfaits! Go with some crushed pecans for a seasonal number, or just use your favorite granola. I recommend not adding granola until you’re about the eat the parfait.
ingredients for the cinnamon orange cranberry yogurt parfaits

How much leftover cranberry sauce does this recipe use?

Each parfait uses about 2 heaping tablespoons of leftover cranberry sauce. More or less if you want! The whole recipe, which makes 2 parfaits, uses about 1/4 cup cranberry sauce, but it’s easy to customize.

This recipe is a great way to use up any small amount of cranberry sauce!

How do you make the Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits?

First, mix up the Greek yogurt with the cinnamon, orange juice, and maple syrup if you’re adding any. Stir until it’s smooth and light. The recipe makes enough yogurt for two parfaits, but it’s easy to make only one parfait (half the recipe), or more than two.

If you want the layered parfait effect, add a couple spoonfuls of yogurt to a small container, one spoonful of cranberries, and then a bit more yogurt. This creates a very lovely bright red layer between the cinnamon speckled Greek yogurt.

For storing these parfaits, I used Half Pint Wide Mouth Mason Jars (affiliate link!) which I believe I purchased from my local grocery store – link is provided to show you exactly what I’m talking about.

collage of adding orange juice and cinnamon to the cranberry yogurt parfaits
mixed cinnamon orange yogurt for the cranberry yogurt parfaits
spooning cinnamon orange yogurt into the mason jar

How long do the Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits last?

These parfaits will last 4-5 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. If you used older cranberry sauce from 3-4 days ago, I would consume your parfaits sooner rather than later!

Can you freeze these fall breakfast parfaits?

These cranberry yogurt parfaits would not freeze well. I do not recommend putting them in the freezer. In fact, the Greek yogurt container says “Do Not Freeze”. I think it’s because it won’t thaw well.

What are some other uses for leftover cranberry sauce?

While it’s only around for a short time, cranberry sauce is SO versatile, and the leftovers can be used in a variety of ways! If you want to try something other than these Greek yogurt parfaits, here are some ideas for you:

  • Cranberry Sauce Orange Scones
  • Cranberry Sauce Greek Yogurt Coffee Cake
  • Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
  • Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies
  • Cranberry BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits in mason jars with granola on top
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A spoonful of the cinnamon orange cranberry yogurt parfait with granola on top
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Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits

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Use leftover cranberry sauce to create these gorgeous make-ahead Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits! These protein packed breakfasts are full of Fall flavors and perfect for your post-holiday meal prep!

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt (I used 2%)
  • juice of 1 orange (3–4 tablespoons)
  • 1–2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (optional*)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce (I prefer whole berry)
  • optional toppers: granola, crushed pecans, etc

Instructions

  1. Mix up the yogurt: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, orange juice, optional maple syrup, and cinnamon until the yogurt is smooth and creamy. Omit the maple syrup if your cranberry sauce is super sweet.
  2. Portion: Layer into parfaits by adding two large spoonfuls of yogurt into small mason jars or other containers, then add a large spoonful of cranberry sauce on top of the yogurt. Divide remaining yogurt into the jars on top of the cranberry layer. If enjoying now, top with granola and or nuts!
  3. Store: Wait to add granola until just before eating. Store in the fridge for 4-5 days if your cranberry sauce was fresh! I do not recommend freezing.

Equipment

Half Pint Wide Mouth Mason Jars

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Notes

Maple syrup: If your cranberry sauce is super sweet, you can omit the extra sweetener. Nutrition information estimated with My Fitness Pal and does not include any toppings.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 parfait
  • Calories: 203
  • Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Protein: 17g
© Author: Danielle
Cuisine: American Method: No Cook
A spoonful of the cinnamon orange cranberry yogurt parfait with granola on top

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Hi, I’m Danielle! My passion for meal planning was born from a desire to save money and reduce food waste, and I want to share it with you! Besides cooking and photography, I absolutely love my cats & dog, growing food in my yard, and cheesy sandwiches! Read More...

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  1. Stephanie says

    Posted on 11/29/21 at 11:12 am

    Made these for breakfast after the holiday weekend. So easy to put together and the flavor combo is amazing! I would definitely make these again, might even have to make more cranberry sauce to have more. 😊






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    • Danielle says

      Posted on 11/29/21 at 11:18 am

      Hi Steph!! This review made my morning 🙂 Thank you for trying this recipe and thank you even more for leaving this wonderful review and rating. I appreciate it so much!! Hope we can meet up at another conference in the future! -Danielle

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