Make the Most of Your Nearly-Empty Nut Butter Jars With These Easy Parfaits

Nothing is quite as devastating as getting to the bottom of a nut butter jar. If you go through peanut butter as fast as I do, it’s a weekly occurrence. I used to dread finishing a jar of peanut butter, but ever since I started making nearly-empty nut butter jar parfaits, it’s something I actively look forward to.

Nutritious, filling, and easy to make, these parfaits are a great on-the-go breakfast or snack. I was inspired to create them after trying overnight oats in a nearly-empty nut butter jar. Why are they so good, you may ask? You get a taste of the nut butter remaining at the bottom and on the sides of the jar in every bite!

You can make these nut butter jar parfaits with any combination of yogurt, fruit, and other ingredients you have on hand, but below are three varieties that will surely inspire you. These recipes are based on 16oz nut butter jars, so feel free to adjust the ingredient amounts if your jar is a different size. 

FIRST: My go-to parfait is this chunky monkey peanut butter jar parfait, as I always seem to have a peanut butter jar on hand. Plus, it requires just a few ingredients and almost no preparation… all you have to do is slice the banana!

Chunky Monkey Peanut Butter Jar Parfait

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• 1 nearly-empty nut butter jar
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup blueberries
• 2 tbsp peanuts
• 2 tbsp chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 
   

   Spoon a layer of yogurt into the bottom of the jar. Add a quarter of the banana slices, 1 Tbsp of blueberries, and a few peanuts and chocolate chips on top.

2. 
   

   Repeat step 1 until the peanut butter jar is full.

3. Eat immediately or screw the lid of the jar back on and store in the refrigerator if you want to eat it later in the day.

SECOND: If you have a peanut allergy or aren’t feeling a PB parfait, no need to worry; this chocolate orange almond butter jar parfait has your back! The easy-to-make chocolate yogurt makes this parfait ultra-decadent, while the oranges and raspberries add an irresistible tang.

Chocolate Orange Almond Butter Jar Parfait

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• 1 nearly-empty almond butter jar
• 1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt
• 2 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp maple syrup
• 1 navel orange – peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup raspberries
• 2 tbsp chopped almonds
• 2 tbsp chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 
   

   Make the chocolate yogurt by whisking together the yogurt, cocoa powder, and maple syrup in a small bowl.

2. 
   

   Spoon a layer of yogurt into the bottom of the jar. Add a quarter of the chopped orange slices, 1 tbsp of raspberries, and a spoonful of almonds and chocolate chips on top.

3. 
   

   Repeat step 2 until the almond butter jar is full.

4. Eat immediately or screw the lid of the jar back on and store in the refrigerator if you want to eat it later in the day.

THIRD: This last parfait will undoubtedly bring a ray of sunshine onto your day. Banana, mango, and coconut come together in a tropical dream, all wrapped up in a jar of creamy cashew butter. If you want to really create a blissful treat, take a few minutes to toast the coconut on the stovetop before assembling the rest of the parfait. Your kitchen will smell incredible!

Tropical Coconut Cashew Butter Jar Parfait

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

• 1 nearly-empty cashew butter jar
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup chopped mango
• 2 tbsp cashews
• 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

1. 
   

   Spoon a layer of yogurt into the bottom of the jar. Add a quarter of the banana slices, 1 Tbsp of mango, a few cashews, and 1 tsp coconut on top.

2. 
   

   Repeat step 1 until the cashew butter jar is full.

3. Eat immediately or screw the lid of the jar back on and store in the refrigerator if you want to eat it later in the day.

Now that you know how simple it is to make these parfaits, I hope you never let a nearly-empty nut butter jar go to waste! If you’re in the mood for a treat, you can even swap out the yogurt for ice cream and create a nut butter jar sundae. Looking for something savory instead? Whip up these easy peanut butter jar noodles for dinner. With so many delicious possibilities at your fingertips, you won’t be able to get to the bottom of your peanut butter jars fast enough. 

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