Yogurt Parfait
In our house, we call yogurt parfaits “yogurt sundaes” and while my kids are under no illusions that this is ice cream, they love the idea anyway! This is a fun way to serve up yogurt, and all of the calcium, protein, and probiotics that it includes. This is a simple recipe that many kids will be happy to help assemble on their own! (You may also like Yogurt Dip for Fruit or Yogurt Drinks.)
Ingredients You Need
To make these yogurt parfaits, you’ll need these ingredients:
Yogurt (I like plain whole milk best) Fruit such as fresh or frozen and thawed berries, diced mango, applesauce, roasted apples, or chia jam A crunchy layer or topping like granola, mini animal crackers, lower sugar cereal, or broken up graham crackers. Healthy seeds such as chia or hemp seeds, optional
TIP: You can really use any fruit or topping that your kids like, so let them come up with ideas too!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at how to make this recipe. Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full information. TIP: You can do as much or as little of each layer as you like, though I like twice as much yogurt as the fruit and topping layers. Adjust as you like!
Tips for Making the Best Healthy Yogurt Parfaits
Use plain whole milk yogurt, such as the kind from Kalona Super Natural. Add a layer of seeds or coconut between the yogurt and topping to help prevent the topping from getting soggy. You can use regular or Greek yogurt in this recipe. Fruit such as fresh or frozen and thawed berries, diced mango, applesauce, roasted apples, or chia jam work well here. A crunchy layer could be granola, mini animal crackers, lower sugar cereal, or broken up graham crackers. If you plan to store them for more than 4 hours, put the crunchy topping in a separate container and simply add it to the rest of the ingredients when ready to serve. Let the kids help decide which ingredients to include and to assemble their own! You may also like Fruit on the Bottom Yogurt, Banana Yogurt, Yogurt Melts, and Yogurt Muffins.
I’d love to hear what you think of this recipe if you try it, so please comment below to share!
This post was first published September 2019.
