These Healthy Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits are a great make-ahead breakfast idea with creamy Greek yogurt, homemade granola and fresh fruit.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Greek yogurt – plain Greek yogurt is best but you can also use regular yogurt or dairy-free yogurt.
- Granola – use store-bought granola or make your own using one of these recipes.
- Mango – substitute for another kind of fruit like strawberries, kiwi, banana or apple.
- Raspberries – substitute for any fruit of your choice.
- Blueberries – substitute for any fruit of your choice.
How to make yogurt parfaits
Step 1: Make the granola.
Step 2: Prep your toppings.
Step 3: Add the yogurt to a jar.
Step 4: Top with granola.
Step 5: Finish with your favourite fruit.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy!
Tips for the best yogurt parfaits
Here are some different tips and tricks for making your healthy yogurt parfait:
- Add a natural sweetener: If you want your parfait to be sweeter, add some honey or shredded coconut.
- Make your own granola: Try making my homemade granola – it's healthier than the store-bought stuff and way more delicious.
- Layer your parfaits properly: Add the yogurt to the bottom of the jar or container followed by the granola and the fruits on top. This will ensure they stay as fresh as possible.
- Mix up the toppings: Put different toppings on your parfaits to give yourself some variety throughout the week.
Frequently Asked Questions
I personally like using plain Greek yogurt for my mason jar parfait. It’s high in protein which means you’ll stay full longer and is super healthy. If you don’t have any Greek yogurt, plain yogurt or your favourite non-dairy yogurt will work just as well.
Using Greek yogurt will automatically up the protein content of your fruit yogurt parfait, but if you want to add even more protein, you can add in some nut butter, nuts, chia and flax seeds.
I'd recommend using fresh fruit for your healthy yogurt parfait. Frozen fruit will defrost and cause the granola and yogurt to get soggy.
I personally prefer to make my own healthy homemade granola. It's way easier than you think and has less calories than most store-bought versions you'll find.
Yes! These yogurt parfaits are great for meal prep. You can make them up to 5 days in advance and store them in the fridge. Just grab one on your way out the door and you're good to go!
Storing your parfaits
You can store your mason jar parfait in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This means that you have a whole week of healthy ready-made breakfasts with just a little work on the weekends! You can eat right out of the mason jar or dump it all into a bowl.
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Healthy Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits {Meal Prep}
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (any flavour)
- 1 cup granola (homemade or store bought)
- 1 mango, diced
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Layer 1/4 cup Greek yogurt to the bottom of each mason jar, then layer with 1/4 cup granola, followed by fruit.
- Store in fridge up to 5 days.
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