Homemade Yogurt Parfait

What is a yogurt parfait?

It sounds fancy but it is simply layers of yogurt with fresh fruit and granola. And, you can make it in a cup, a tall glass, or in a shallow soup bowl as I have done.

• Fruits - You can use any fruits that are in season or your favorite frozen fruits.
• Yogurt - You can use any yogurt, homemade plain yogurt, Greek yogurt, or your favorite brand. For dessert, I love to use frozen yogurt!
• Granola - Use homemade granola or your favorite store-bought brand.
• Sweetener - A good drizzle of honey or maple syrup is optional.

Why make your own yogurt parfait?

• It's a perfect way to start your day with a nutritious breakfast or mid-day snack.
• Yogurt is a great source of protein and calcium and when combined with nuts, seeds, and fruits it is a delicious balance yet healthy meal or snack.
• It takes less than five minutes to make your own parfait in a glass or bowl.
• The list of ingredients is very short. All you need is some yogurt, granola, and fresh fruits. You can also add sweeteners and other ingredients that you like.
• With just four ingredients this recipe is the best breakfast on the go, a quick snack during the day, or even a light dinner or dessert.
• It can be as healthy or low calorie as you want or as indulgent as you want. I love ice cream parfait for dessert - simple yogurt ice, granola, and fresh fruits.

Ingredients and substitute

• Yogurt - Greek yogurt is always a great candidate for yogurt parfait because it's thicker and keeps the granola crisp. I personally love to use regular yogurt because I don't like dense yogurt parfait. So, often I will add 2 tablespoon of milk to my Greek yogurt.
• Fruit - I use whatever is fresh on hand even stone fruits. Also, you can use fresh or frozen fruit. And if you do choose to use frozen - I highly recommend letting it thaw for a while unless you like eating frozen fruits.
• Honey - A good drizzle of honey works over plain yogurt beautifully. If you use fruit yogurt you can omit the honey! Fruit yogurts are usually always sweetened.
• Chia seeds - Breakfast yogurt and smoothies are a great way to get your nutrition from these powerful chia seeds. A small teaspoon a day will help keep you full for hours.
• Granola - You can use store-bought or homemade granola. I always make homemade granola.

How to make a yogurt parfait

• In a glass, add 2 tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
• Top with 2 tablespoon of granola.
• Followed by chopped fruits, such as strawberries and blueberries.
• Then, top with more yogurt, granola, and fruits.
• You can also add some natural sweeteners like honey or silane.

How to make a yogurt parfait?

• In a glass add some yogurt followed by the chopped fruits
• Top with granola followed by more yogurt and then more fruits
• You can add some honey for sweetness and fruits if you like.

Tips for making a parfait

• You can use a clear glass or shallow bowl. The clear glass makes for a better presentation.
• Layer the ingredients so they all look separate and yet together.
• I like to start with yogurt, granola, and fruits then followed by more yogurt, granola, and fruits. This creates texture.
• I like to use chilled ingredients but you can also chill the parfait in the fridge up to overnight.
• Make it more impressive with a sprig of mint or chocolate chips.

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