This Yogurt Berry Parfait is a light and refreshing summer breakfast or snack! It’s made with layered yogurt, fresh berries, and a homemade berry sauce. Packed with flavor and antioxidants, this parfait is sure to become a new favorite!
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Why You’ll Love Yogurt Berry Parfait
- Healthy Indulgence: Berry parfaits are packed with guilt free ingredients.
- Customizable: You can easily swap out the berries or granola to fit your personal preferences.
- Perfect for Anytime: Enjoy this creamy vanilla yogurt and berry parfait as a refreshing breakfast, snack, or a light dessert.
Recipe Ingredients
- Yogurt: Offers a tangy contrast to the sweetness of the berries and granola, while also providing a healthy dose of probiotics.
- Crunchy Granola: Add a delightful crunch to your parfait with granola, which also provides fiber and protein for a more satisfying breakfast or dessert.
- Berries: Offer a sweet, juicy burst of flavor with natural sugars that perfectly complement the tartness of the yogurt.
- Cream Cheese: If you wish to add a little cream cheese or mascarpone cheese to the yogurt feel free to combine. I like to add 1/2 a teaspoon of vanilla extract to mix the cheese and yogurt well.
How to Make Yogurt Berry Parfait
Step One: Cut strawberries into pieces.
Step Two: Put some berries (strawberries or other) on the bottom of the glass. You can use only sliced strawberries or a mixture of different berries. Add yogurt.
Step Three: Add the rest of the berries again.
Step Four: Cover them with the remaining yogurt. Sprinkle with some granola and top with optional fresh mint.
Storage Instructions
- Containers: We recommend storing the parfait in an airtight container in the fridge. This will prevent the yogurt and berries from separating. If keeping in the glass be sure to cover with plastic wrap.
- Fridge: This parfait will last in the fridge for 3-4 days. The yogurt and berries will start to separate after a few days, but it will still taste delicious!
We hope you enjoy this yogurt berry parfait recipe! If you try it, be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below.
More Toppings for This Parfait
When serving a yogurt parfait, you’ll want complementary items that enhance its flavors and textures. Here are some options:
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Add some whipped cream to the top of your parfait for extra creaminess. Heavy cream will give make the dessert even more luxurious.
- Nuts and Seeds: Toasted nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pecans, as well as seeds such as chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds, can add a delightful crunch and boost of protein and healthy fats.
- Honey or Maple Syrup: For added sweetness, drizzle a little honey or maple syrup over the yogurt parfait. This enhances the flavor and provides a touch of natural sweetness.
- Coconut Flakes: Toasted coconut flakes can add a tropical flair and extra texture to your parfait. They offer a subtle sweetness and a hint of nuttiness.
FAQ’S
What Is a Parfait Dessert?
A parfait is a French dessert that typically consists of layers of fruit, cream, and cake or cookies. In this yogurt berry parfait recipe, we are using yogurt in place of the cream layer. This makes the parfait lighter and healthier, while still maintaining all of the delicious flavors.
What Is The Best Yogurt To Use?
For this recipe, we recommend using plain Greek yogurt. Greek Yogurt is thicker and creamier than regular yogurt, and it also has more protein. This makes it the perfect base for a parfait. You can use any type of yogurt you like, but we think that Greek yogurt gives the best results.
Best Berries To Use In Summer
This yogurt berry parfait is perfect for summer because it features fresh berries! We love using a mix of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. However, you can use any type of berries you like. Blackberries, cherries, and even mango would be delicious in this parfait.
Delicious Yogurt Berry Parfait with Granola
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Yogurt Plain, Greek Yoghurt to suit personal taste
- 2 tbsp. Granola plain or any type of Granola will do for personal preference.
- 0.5 cups Berries Any berries will do or mixed berries depending on personal preference.
Instructions
- Cut strawberries into pieces.
- Put some berries (strawberries or other) on the bottom of the glass. You can use only slice strawberries or a mixture of different berries. Add yogurt.
- Add rest of the berries again.
- Cover them with rest yogurt.
- Sprinkle with some granola. Decorate.
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