Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

This fruit and yogurt parfait layers greek yogurt with fresh berries and crunchy granola for an easy and healthy breakfast or snack. It takes 5 minutes to make and is perfect for meal prep!
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Why You’ll Love this Recipe Ingredients Needed Substitutions & Variations How to Make Fruit and Yogurt Parfait Brittany’s Tip!How to Make Parfaits More Filling How to Store Frequently Asked Questions More Healthy Breakfast Recipes

I love a good yogurt bowl, but lately I’ve been hooked on making these fruit and yogurt parfaits for breakfast. It’s one of those recipes that feels fancy but is so easy to make!

I love how you can meal prep a big batch to have on hand for a few days and that you can mix and match different yogurt, fruits and granola to keep things interesting. I typically make my parfaits with full fat or low fat plain Greek yogurt mixed with honey and then layer it with fresh berries and my homemade granola. The combo is SO good!

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Why You’ll Love this Recipe

Easy – Fruit and yogurt parfaits are so easy to make! You only need 4 simple ingredients and about 5 minutes.
Customizable – Swap in your favorite fruit and granola to make this recipe your own.
Make-Ahead Friendly – Prepare these parfaits in advance for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack.

Ingredients Needed

Greek yogurt – I recommend using plain or vanilla yogurt, either full fat or 2% for these parfaits. If you’re using plain yogurt, a little honey sweetens it up perfectly. Some of my favorite brands are Fage, Siggi’s (skyr) and Wallaby. They’re all rich and creamy, packed with protein, loaded with probiotics (aka good bacteria) and have no added sweeteners or flavors.
honey – this is optional if you’re using plain yogurt, but it adds a touch of natural sweetness to balance out the tang from the yogurt.
fresh mixed berries – use your favorite mix of berries. I love a combination of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries for a burst of flavor and color.
granola – adds a satisfying crunch to the parfait. You can use store-bought granola or make homemade granola. If you want to add extra protein to your parfaits try making this protein granola.

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Substitutions & Variations

Honey: You can swap the honey with maple syrup, agave or stevia for a low-sugar option.
Make it vegan: Swap the yogurt with a dairy-free option. I love the Culina coconut yogurt or the siggi’s plain plant based yogurt, which has 11 grams of protein.
Make it grain-free: To make your parfaits grain-free use a grain-free granola like this hemp granola or grain free granola. If you’re looking for a chocolatey addition try my grain free chocolate granola instead.
Swap out the fruit: Don’t have berries on hand? Swap it with your favorite fruit! Mango, banana, kiwi, peaches, cherries and pineapple would all be great fruit options for this recipe. For a different fruit variation try this clementine greek yogurt parfait.
Add spices: Want to amp up the flavor? Try adding different spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ground ginger and/or nutmeg to this yogurt parfait.

How to Make Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Step 1: Mix honey with yogurt if you are using plain yogurt. If you’re using sweetened yogurt then you can skip this step.

Step 2: Prepare yogurt, granola, and berries to assemble your parfaits.

Brittany’s Tip!

Feel free to use your favorite type of yogurt for these parfaits. I would just be mindful of flavored yogurts and fat-free yogurts as most of them have added sugars.

How to Make Parfaits More Filling

These fruit and yogurt parfaits are already packed with 20 grams of protein each, but there are definitely ways to make it more filling. Here are some ideas:

Add protein powder – Mix a scoop of your favorite protein powder into your yogurt for a boost of protein. For a chocolate version, mix in chocolate protein powder.
Add nut butter – I love whipping in peanut butter or almond butter to my yogurt for some added protein like with this whipped yogurt bowl recipe. For less calories, try adding PB2 instead of nut butter. If you have nut allergy, seed butter (like sunflower seed butter or tahini) is a great option.
Add cottage cheese – Lately, I’ve been obsessed with adding a scoop of cottage cheese to my yogurt bowls for more protein, so you could easily mix in cottage cheese with the yogurt. It also adds a delicious cheesecake flavor. You should definitely try this PB&J yogurt bowl.

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How to Store

In the fridge: Store your assembled parfaits in airtight containers or jars in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for up to 3 days. If you prefer your granola crunchy, add it just before serving.
Meal-prep: These parfaits are perfect for meal prep! Prepare them at the beginning of the week and have a ready-to-go breakfast or snack. Just layer the yogurt and fruit, and keep the granola separate until you’re ready to eat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fruit and yogurt parfaits healthy?

Parfaits are as healthy as you make them. If you use a high-sugar yogurt with a bunch of additives and a super sugary granola then unfortunately it won’t be healthy. But if you follow the recipe below and use a high-protein, low-sugar yogurt, fresh fruit and a healthier granola then you’ll have a perfectly healthy, perfectly delicious breakfast/snack.

What’s the difference between a parfait and yogurt bowl?

Yogurt bowls and parfaits are very similar. The main difference is that with yogurt bowls everything is added on top of the yogurt and with parfaits they usually have layers of different toppings in between the yogurt.

How can I make this recipe dairy-free?

To make this parfait dairy-free, use a plant-based yogurt like almond milk yogurt or coconut yogurt. Also, make sure your granola is dairy-free.

Can I use frozen berries?

Absolutely! Frozen berries work well in parfaits. Just let them thaw a bit before layering, or mix them in frozen for a chilled parfait.

What can I use instead of granola?

If you don’t have granola, you can use crushed nuts, seeds or muesli. For a different texture, try using crushed graham crackers or cookies for a treat.

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