Green Tea and Kinako Breakfast Parfait

An Everyday Breakfast with a Japanese Touch

Sometimes it's nice to make breakfast feel a little more special without spending extra time in the kitchen. This Green Tea and Kinako Breakfast Parfait is a simple twist on an everyday yogurt parfait, layered with creamy yogurt, crunchy granola, and fresh oranges for a breakfast that feels both refreshing and comforting. What makes this parfait unique are two classic Japanese ingredients that pair beautifully with yogurt.

Green Tea Powder

Green tea powder is usually made by finely ground sencha tea leaves. It has the refreshing astringency and clean, crisp taste that is characteristic of sencha. Since green tea powder lets you enjoy the whole tea leaf, you naturally get all of its catechins—often associated with health benefits like supporting metabolism and fat-burning.

For this recipe, we used this green tea powder. Just as brewed sencha green tea can taste different depending on where it's grown and how it's produced, green tea powders also each have their own unique flavor and character. Trying different varieties and finding your favorite is part of the fun.

Kinako

Kinako is a powder made from roasted soybeans. The roasting process brings out the beans' natural sweetness and adds a toasty, nutty aroma, making it a classic ingredient that has long been enjoyed in Japanese sweets and home cooking. Some people even describe its flavor as similar to peanut butter. It adds a gentle, comforting richness to simple yogurt. For this recipe, we used this kin ak o.

Read more about kinako from What is Kinako and How to Enjoy It.

Together, these flavors create a colorful parfait that's simple, refreshing, and fun to make.

green tea yogurt, kinako yogurt , recipe by yunomi.life

(Photo: Green tea yogurt, kinako yogurt cream and plain yogurt in small bowls)

Optional: Matcha Syrup

For an even more indulgent treat, drizzle a little ma tch a syrup over the parfait. It adds a beatuiful depth of flavor and makes breakfast feel extra special.

Dessert in a glass with granola and green tea, matcha and kinako by yunomi.life

Green Tea and Kinako Breakfast Parfait Recipe

Serves:2

Ingredients

Green tea yogurt

150g Greek yogurt (or your favorite yogurt)
1tsp green tea powder

Kinako yogurt cream

100g Greek yogurt (or your favorite yogurt)
2tbsp kinako
1tbsp maple syrup

For the parfait

120g Greek yogurt (or your favorite yogurt)
1 cup granola
1 orange, peeled and cut into small pieces
matcha syrup, cinnamon, mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Make the green tea yogurt: In a small bowl, combine the yogurt and green tea powder. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Make the kinako yogurt cream: In another bowl, combine the yogurt, kinako and maple syrup. Stir until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the parfait: Prepare two glasses or small bowls and layer the ingredients in this order: plain yogurt, granola, green tea yogurt, granola, orange pieces, and kinako yogurt cream.
Finish with a sprinkle of granola, cinnamon, a mint leaf, and a drizzle of matcha syrup if desired.

Tips

You can substitute green tea powder with matcha if you prefer a richer, more intense flavor.
Kiwis or grapefruit also pair beautifully with the green tea flavor.
If you'd like a sweeter parfait, add your referred sweetener to the green tea yogurt.

Hope this parfait brighten your morning!