Warm maple and toasted oats hit the air first, followed by that unmistakable crackle of bacon as it finishes crisping in the skillet. The granola comes out crunchy and just a little smoky, with salty bits tucked between clusters that cling to your spoon. Layer it with thick Greek yogurt and you’ve got a breakfast that feels like a treat but still holds up for a busy morning outside.
Maple Bacon Granola Parfaits are a solid pick for cool camp mornings when you want something satisfying without turning breakfast into a production. The granola can be cooked on a camp stove in one pan, then cooled while you break down camp or fill water bottles. From there, it’s quick to build in cups or jars—yogurt, granola, more yogurt—finished with extra bacon and a clean drizzle of maple syrup.
To keep things simple, pack the granola in its own container so it stays crisp, and leave the yogurt sealed in the cooler until you’re ready to serve. Cleanup is minimal, and the parfait format makes it easy to eat at the picnic table or on the tailgate before you roll out.
Maple Bacon Granola Parfaits
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet
- Spatula
- Mixing bowl
- 4 jars or cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pecans roughly chopped
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium heat on campfire grate or stove. Add bacon and cook until crispy, about 5-6 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; set aside on paper towels. Pour off excess fat, leaving a thin coating.
- Add vegetable oil to the skillet. Stir in oats, pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Toast, stirring often, until oats turn golden and smell nutty, about 6-8 minutes.
- Return bacon to the skillet, drizzle maple syrup over granola, and stir until coated and slightly caramelized, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool a few minutes—the granola will crisp as it cools.
- To serve, layer granola, Greek yogurt, and blueberries in jars or cups. Drizzle with a little extra maple syrup if desired.