Yogurt Parfaits
Layer your favorite fruit with crunchy granola and non-fat vanilla yogurt for parfaits that are pretty to look at and even better to eat.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (fresh or frozen) fruit, thawed
- 3 cups vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups granola
- 2 tablespoons almonds, sliced (optional)
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Serving bowls
- Knife
- Spoon for layering ingredients
- Measuring cups and spoons
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and fruit.
- If using fresh fruit, peel, and/or trim as needed. Cut fresh or frozen fruit into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Layer 1/4 cup yogurt into each of 6 cups or bowls. Top with 1/4 cup sliced fruit and 2 tablespoons of granola.
- Repeat layers one more time, ending with a layer of granola.
- Top with sliced almonds (if using).
Tips
- Try using different flavors of low-fat yogurt in your parfait.
- Layer parfait just before serving to keep granola crunchy.
- Use any high-fiber cereal you like instead of granola.
- To save money, use fresh fruits in season. When seasonal fruits are hard to find, used thawed frozen fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
One parfait
Per serving
Amount
Calories
260
Total Fat
2g
Sodium
125mg
Total Carbohydrate
50g
Protein
8g
