How to make healthy fruit and yogurt parfaits in just 5 minutes with your choice of yogurt (dairy or dairy-free), fruit, and granola for a quick and easy grab-n-go breakfast, snack, or dessert!
If you plan to use any homemade elements (i.e., yogurt, granola, or sauce), you'll need to prepare these first.
To make the parfaits, simply alternate layers of granola, a scoop of yogurt, sauce, and fruit (1-2 tbsp each time) until you fill the glasses/jars. Then enjoy!
Storage Instructions
Can yogurt parfaits be made ahead? To meal prep a fruit parfait without the granola becoming soggy, I recommend preparing the various ingredients and storing them separately in airtight containers in the fridge (for 3-4 days). Then simply assemble them when needed. Alternatively, prepare the fruit parfaits, leaving the granola to sprinkle over the top when serving.Store: Once assembled, enjoy the yogurt parfait within a few hours to avoid soggy granola.
Notes
Don't add the granola too soon: Otherwise, it will become soggy within the fruit and yogurt parfait.
Have fun experimenting: Every element in this yogurt parfait recipe is flexible, so have fun trying different combinations.
Use a bowl: Transform this into a delicious and healthy fruit yogurt bowl by ditching the glass/jar and adding your fruits, granola, and sauce to a bowl of yogurt.
Chop large fruits: Fit more into your cup (and your spoonful) by chopping larger fruits and berries into smaller pieces.
What else could I add to a yogurt and fruit parfait? There are plenty of ways to add to your homemade yogurt parfait recipe. In many cases, choosing the right granola can add many of the below elements, but if not, you might like:
Dried fruit: Like chopped dates, apricots, figs, raisins, cranberries, etc., sprinkled over the top or in with the granola.
Nuts & Seeds: Will add protein and more heart-healthy fats. Use any single or combination of nuts and/or seeds. i.e., almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, omega seed mix, chia seeds, etc. I recommend lightly toasting them for extra flavor and crunch.
Seed or nut butter: Add a tablespoon of creamy nut or seed butter (peanut butter, almond butter, etc.) to the top for additional healthy fats and protein.
Coconut: Shredded coconut or coconut flakes will add texture and flavor. Especially delicious when paired with fruits like mango or pineapple.
Cacaonibs: A crunchy and antioxidant-rich addition.
Chocolate: Add mini chocolate chips into the granola layers or top off the yogurt fruit parfait with some shaved chocolate for a sweeter treat. Alternatively, use healthy homemade Nutella instead of the fruit sauce.
Chia pudding: For added protein and healthy omega fatty acids, add layers of chia pudding to your breakfast yogurt parfait.
Liqueur: Add a splash of your favorite liqueur into the yogurt or sauce element to make parfait dessert recipes. I.e., Amaretto or Cointreau.
Mint: Depending on the fruit you use in the fruit parfait, a few mint leaves to garnish will add delicious extra flavor.