Description
Yogurt parfaits are a simple, beautiful way to enjoy creamy yogurt layered with fresh fruit and crunchy granola. They’re customizable, nutrient-rich, and perfect for easy breakfasts, snacks, or make-ahead meals. Vegan and Gluten-free adaptable.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup yogurt (use Greek yogurt, whole milk plain yogurt, low fat yogurt, coconut yogurt, soy yogurt, vanilla yogurt- your choice!)
- 1/4 cup granola (or simply toasted nuts and seeds)
- 1/2 cup fresh berries -raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, currants, ( or mangos, peaches, bananas- get creative!) Frozen fruit will work too.
- Optional toppings: a drizzle of honey, maple syrup, a sprinkle of cacao nibs, chocolate chips, bee pollen, toasted nuts or seeds, coconut flakes, a dash of spices: cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg.
Instructions
- Yogurt. Use plain or flavored. *See notes below on creating your own flavored yogurt mixture. Spoon half of the yogurt into the bottom of a glass or jar.
- Fruit. Layer half of the fruit over the yogurt.
- Granola. Sprinkle half of the granola over the fruit.
- Repeat the layers, alternating yogurt, fruit, and granola.
- Serve. Top the parfait with a drizzle of honey or any additional toppings desired. Serve immediately to keep the granola crunchy.
Equipment
Buy Now → Notes
If using unsweetened yogurt, feel free to mix in honey before assembling.
Make your own yogurt flavors: Swirl in strawberry jam or apricot jam, lemon curd, vanilla + honey, smashed fruit like banana or strawberries, lemon juice + honey.
To make ahead- layer yogurt and fruit, store in the refrigerator in sealed containers up to 2 days. Top with granola before serving.
Use Greek yogurt for the best structure in the parfait.
Enhance with protein: Add a tablespoon of nut butter or tahini, a scoop of protein powder or collagen mixed in with the yogurt, or a few spoonfuls of hemp hearts. You can also replace 1/2 of the yogurt with cottage cheese (blend for a richer, creamier texture). For vegans, soy-based yogurts are higher in protein.
Making your own granola is easier than you may think! This way, you control the sodium, sugar, and oil content – much healthier than most store-bought.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 399
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 83.5 mg
- Fat: 18.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.7 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 27.8 mg
