Craving meal with a nutritional clout? Look no further than this yogurt parfait recipe. It's a simple and delicious way to combine yogurt with fruit and granola for a meal packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, all while avoiding added sugars and saturated fats.
Creative Cooking for the Health-Conscious Gourmet
Low Calorie | Low Cholesterol | Low Sodium | High Protein | High Fiber | High Fat | High Calcium
Yogurt Parfait Recipe
Parfaits are a fun way to get creative and fuel your body. This traditionally layered dessert an be enjoyed as either a breakfast or a dessert. There are no hard and fast rules with parfaits – the beauty lies in customization! By combining fresh fruit, granola, and yogurt, you can create a satisfying meal or dessert that's rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, all while avoiding added sugars and saturated fats. It has become popular because it is both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients:
¾ cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
¼ tsp cinnamon
½ cup blueberries
¼ cup low-fat granola
Garnishes: strawberry, cherry, banana slice, or cinnamon
Directions:
Mix ¼ tsp cinnamon into the yogurt
Add 2 tbsp of granola to a glass or bowl
Top with ¼ cup yogurt, then add ¼ c of berries
Add another 2 tbsp granola, ¼ c yogurt and ¼ c berries
Top it off with the remaining yogurt
Garnish as desired
NOTES:
For a sweeter taste, use vanilla yogurt, this will add about 5 g of added sugar.
Substitute a plant-based yogurt to make this breakfast vegan.
Try frozen blueberries; they’re available year-round
Nutritional Information:
Serves 1
Calories 235, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 0.6g, Total Carbohydrate 35g, Added sugars 7g, Dietary fiber 4g , Protein, 20g, Calcium 200mg, Sodium 125mg, Potassium 334mg
Chef and Author: Mary B Grosvenor, MS, Registered Dietitian
Medically Reviewed by FibonacciMD editors.
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