PB&J Yogurt Parfait Dip with Apples

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Creamy, crunchy, salty-sweet—everything you love about PB&J in dip form.
• No cooking, 10 minutes, pantry-friendly ingredients.
• Kid-approved snack that also works as a quick dessert or brunch bite.
• Customizable with your favorite jam and nut or seed butter.

Grocery List

• Produce: 2 medium apples, 1 lemon
• Dairy: 1 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
• Pantry: Creamy peanut butter, strawberry or grape jam, graham crackers, roasted salted peanuts, vanilla extract, fine salt

Full Ingredients

For the Dip

• 1 cup (280 g) plain full-fat Greek yogurt, cold
• 3 tbsp (48 g) creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp (40 g) strawberry or grape jam
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• Pinch fine salt

For the Crunchy Topping

• 2 full graham cracker sheets (about 30 g), lightly crushed
• 2 tbsp (18 g) roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped

For Serving

• 2 medium apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 tsp lemon juice + 1 cup (240 ml) cold water (for anti-browning bath)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prep the apples

In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup cold water and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Add the apple slices and let sit for 2–3 minutes to slow browning. Drain well and pat dry with a clean towel. Arrange on a plate for serving.

Step 2: Crush the crunchy topping

Place the graham crackers in a zip-top bag and gently crush with your hands or the bottom of a measuring cup until you have a mix of fine crumbs and small pieces. Roughly chop the peanuts. Set both aside.

Step 3: Make the creamy base

In a mixing bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt with the vanilla (if using) and a pinch of fine salt until smooth, glossy, and slightly loosened—about 15–20 seconds. Spoon the yogurt into a shallow serving bowl and smooth the surface.

Step 4: Loosen the peanut butter

If your peanut butter is very thick, microwave it in a small bowl for 10–15 seconds until just pourable, or stir vigorously with a spoon until it looks shiny and fluid. You want it drizzle-able but not hot.

Step 5: Create the PB&J swirl

Dollop the jam over the yogurt in 4–5 small spoonfuls. Drizzle the peanut butter over and around the jam. Using a spoon or butter knife, make 2–3 gentle figure-eight motions through the surface to create visible marbled ribbons. Stop before it fully mixes to keep the swirl definition.

Step 6: Add crunch and serve

Sprinkle the crushed graham crackers and chopped peanuts evenly over the top. Serve immediately with the apple slices for scooping. For extra indulgence, add a final tiny drizzle of peanut butter or a few micro dollops of jam.

Pro Tips

• Thicker yogurt, better swirl: Full-fat Greek yogurt or skyr holds the marbling best.
• Do not over-swirl: Two or three passes are plenty to keep distinct ribbons of jam and peanut butter.
• Keep apples crisp: Dry the slices well after the lemon-water bath so crumbs stick instead of sliding off.
• Texture contrast: Leave a few larger graham and peanut pieces for crunch, but include some fine crumbs so every scoop gets a bit.
• Adjust sweetness: If your yogurt is very tangy, stir in 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup before swirling.

Variations

• Almond Cherry: Swap peanut butter for almond butter and use cherry jam; top with toasted sliced almonds.
• Nut-Free School Snack: Use sunflower seed butter and blueberry jam; top with toasted pumpkin seeds.
• Breakfast Parfait Dip: Layer yogurt, PB, and jam in a shallow bowl and finish with 1/4 cup granola instead of grahams.

Storage & Make-Ahead

Refrigerate the unswirled yogurt base (covered) for up to 3 days. Cut apples up to 4 hours ahead and store in cold water with a little lemon juice; drain and dry before serving. Keep graham crumbs and peanuts in airtight containers at room temperature. For the prettiest presentation, do the PB&J swirl and add the crunchy topping right before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Approximate: 255 calories; 12 g fat; 30 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 17 g sugars; 10 g protein; 130 mg sodium. Calculated using full-fat Greek yogurt, creamy peanut butter, strawberry jam, graham crackers, roasted salted peanuts, and two medium apples divided among 4 servings.