Maple tahini banana parfait for an afternoon that feels like a treat

This is the snack I reach for when the afternoon needs something a little special. Tahini89 kcal and maple52 kcal stirred into thick Greek yogurt100 kcal taste almost like caramel, and layering it with granola and banana105 kcal turns a few simple things into something that feels like dessert. It comes to around 590 calories without trying to be a meal.

Most of the richness hides in the tahini. Two spoonfuls bring sesame fat and a nutty depth, the maple rounds it into something sweet, and the yogurt75 kcal keeps it cool and creamy. Layered in a glass, it feels like more than the sum of its parts.

Why it works

Greek yogurt brings the protein, tahini and walnuts185 kcal bring the calorie-dense fat, and the granola and banana make it feel like a treat rather than a task. It's an easy way to add a few hundred kind calories between meals.

Stir the tahini and maple right into the yogurt before you layer. A swirl on top is pretty, but mixed through is where the flavor lives.

Make it your own

• Use a ripe, speckled banana for the most natural sweetness.
• Make the yogurt mix ahead and layer when you're ready to eat.
• Swap walnuts for pecans196 kcal or toasted coconut35 kcal for a change.