Yogurt Parfait Recipe
It is summertime! I am so happy the weather is warm, and the sun is bright. The weather couldn’t be better. So why not enjoy something sweet, healthy, and enjoyable?!
What can pass for a dessert, but also passes the test for a breakfast meal?
ANSWER: Yogurt Parfait.
Believe me when I say, breakfast couldn’t be any sweeter.
This recipe can be for breakfast, a snack, honestly, for any time of the day, this is a great treat to have. I love easily customizable recipes, and this is one of them. Truly amazing!
Ingredients for Healthy Yogurt Parfait
- 1 cup yogurt (Greek yogurt, Activia, etc.)
- 1-1/2 cup of fresh or frozen fruit
- Granola (optional)
- Nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon of honey (optional)
How to make Yogurt Parfaits?
First, chop up your fruits. I love to use frozen strawberries, frozen mangoes, and sometimes I add in some blueberries.
Then put one scoop of yogurt in your bowl, jar, glass cup. I prefer using a jar or a fancy glass so that I can see the beautiful stacking after I finish making it.
Then toss the fruits of your choice, and nuts on the yogurt. Now Repeat!
Simple as that. Do this until you fill up the jar. Then top it off with a drizzle of honey, or crushed up nuts. Voila, your yogurt parfait is ready to be served.
It’s that easy, now I know you probably have some questions. So here are some commonly asked questions when it comes to making a yogurt parfait.
Are yogurt parfaits healthy?
Yes they are! It really depends on how healthy you decide to make it in terms of the ingredients you use. Using a plain or Greek yogurt is recommended because most yogurts that have other things in it are already filled with sugar. I use Activia, IOGO, or Astro yogurt and all work great!
Yogurt is very nutritious and has many health benefits. It is a nutrient-dense food. ts gives you a great source of calcium, dairy protein, vitamin B-12, and many other good fatty acids. In addition, it is also a great source of probiotics.
Is it better to use frozen or fresh fruits?
Both frozen and fresh fruits are great options. I tend to use a mixture of both when making yogurt parfaits. I use frozen fruits more when I’m making this recipe for the go because it tends to keep the yogurt slightly chilled, which is nice.
Tip: If you use frozen fruits, thaw them out in microwave for 30 seconds. This helps the fruits to create a delicious syrup in the yogurt.
What is the best way to store yogurt parfaits?
Jars. Jars. Jars. I use mason jars, they are reusable and they have a cover. They are perfect for storing in the fridge and meal prepping.
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molly
I love yogurt parfaits and am hungry just reading about it!
Efuaye
Ahah, I know right I was hungry writing it! Thx for reading.
Amy
I’m always a sucker for a good parfait. Yours seem a lot healthier though because we like to drizzle ours with hot fudge in our home.
Efuaye
They are so good! Ooo hot fudge sounds delicious! But thats the great thing about this recipe u can make it really sweet for dessert or a little healthier for breakfast or a snack.
Antonia
This looks so delicious and easy to make. Thank you for sharing!
Efuaye
Thanks for reading!
Shai
Sounds good! Excited to try.
Efuaye
Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed it.
Brie
Made this for breakfast this morning! Absolutely delicious!! Thanks!
Efuaye
Yay! Perfect breakfast, it’s so good right?!
Lexi
This looks so good! I’ll have to make it tomorrow! Loveeee all the probiotics in yogurt!
Efuaye
I hope you did! Yogurt parfaits are so good!
Syedah Shifa
Love this! Looks delicious and easy too. Gonna try it for sure! Thanks for sharing!
Efuaye
Thanks for reading!
Laura
I love this. Parfaits are the easiest breakfast with the most variations. You can do the same thing every day but have it be a little different.
Efuaye
That’s what I love about parfaits too! Thanks for reading.
Sara
Yum this looks delicious as a breakfast go to!
Efuaye
It’s the perfect breakfast to go!
Anna
Yummy!
Efuaye
So good! Thanks for reading.
Ashley K.
I have a yogurt parfait many mornings out of the week. I love how versatile and yummy they are, and you are absolutely right…they are a perfect, healthy dessert too!
Efuaye
Ikr so true! Thanks for reading!
Under flowery sky
Mmmh so delicious, I love the fresh fruits in the yogurt..
Efuaye
Fresh fruits are perfect in parfaits! So sweet. I’m glad you came to the blog!
Efuaye
Right! Super simple and delicious!
Beryl
This is actually super do-able!
Efuaye
Right! Super simple and delicious!
stefani
Super easy and delicious recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Efuaye
Thanks for reading! Glad you enjoyed it.