Name: Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries; 1 teaspoon sugar; 0.5 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt; 0.25 cup granola

Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait

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This strawberry parfait recipe combines fresh fruit, strained yogurt and crunchy granola for an easy breakfast. Pack the parfait in a Mason jar for a healthy breakfast on the go.

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Updated on September 19, 2023

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What Are Parfaits?

A parfait is a breakfast or dessert with alternating layers of yogurt and/or whipped cream and fruit. They're typically served in a clear glass container to showcase the layers. They can be made sweet enough to be considered a dessert, or less sweet and enjoyed as a healthy breakfast. A breakfast parfait usually includes a crunchy element like granola or nuts.

Parfait Variations to Try

This quick and simple parfait features sliced strawberries tossed with a small amount of sugar to draw out the juice from the berries. The creamy layer is nonfat Greek yogurt that offers a tangy flavor and a texture thick enough to keep the layers separate. Finally, it's topped with granola for a little added sweetness and crunch. Want to make it your own? Try chopped peaches or nectarines in place of the strawberries. Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries work well too, but if you want them to be juicy, you may have to mash a few berries with the sugar in order to draw out the liquid. We like how the sugar adds sweetness to the berries, but you can skip this step and opt for a sweeter-flavored yogurt in its place.

Can I Make Strawberry & Yogurt Parfait Ahead?

Yes, but it won't hold forever. You can assemble the parfait in a pint-sized Mason jar up to two hours ahead.

Additional reporting by Hilary Meyer

Ingredients

1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 teaspoon sugar
½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup granola

Directions

Combine strawberries and sugar in a small bowl and let stand until the berries start to release juice, about 5 minutes.
To assemble parfait, layer yogurt and the strawberries with their juice in a 2-cup container. Top with granola.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2014; updated November 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

285	Calories
8g	Fat
37g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 285
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 37g	14%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 22g
Added Sugars 7g	14%
Protein 17g	34%
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Vitamin A 30IU	1%
Vitamin C 98mg	109%
Folate 73mcg	18%
Sodium 50mg	2%
Calcium 174mg	13%
Iron 2mg	11%
Magnesium 87mg	21%
Potassium 577mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.