Description
A quick, healthy, and colorful dessert featuring layers of creamy Greek yogurt, fresh strawberries, and blueberries, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (about 475 ml) plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup hulled and sliced strawberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ½ cup granola for topping
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of strawberries and 1 cup of blueberries under cold water. Hull and slice the strawberries into thin pieces about ¼ inch thick. Pat all berries dry with paper towels to prevent extra moisture.
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of plain Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons honey if desired. Stir gently until smooth and creamy. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Choose serving cups or glasses. Start with about 3 tablespoons of yogurt at the bottom, then add a layer of sliced strawberries followed by a layer of blueberries (about 2 tablespoons each). Repeat the layers once more to create a red-white-blue effect.
- Top each parfait with about 1 tablespoon of granola. If using chia seeds or flaxseeds, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon on top or mix into the yogurt before layering.
- Garnish with a fresh mint leaf. Cover the parfait cups and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and chill.
Notes
Keep granola separate until just before serving to maintain crunch. Use thick, full-fat Greek yogurt for best texture. Pat berries dry to avoid soggy parfait. Can substitute almond or coconut yogurt for dairy-free version. Variations include adding nuts, chocolate shavings, or spices like cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait cup (appro
- Calories: 180220
- Sugar: 1518
- Sodium: 6080
- Fat: 68
- Saturated Fat: 34
- Carbohydrates: 2025
- Fiber: 34
- Protein: 1215
Keywords: Greek yogurt parfait, berry parfait, healthy dessert, patriotic dessert, summer dessert, quick dessert, easy parfait, berry yogurt cups