Strawberry Yogurt Granola PARFAIT

This Strawberry Yogurt Granola Parfait Recipe is very adaptable. You can change out a lot of the fruit or yogurt. Keep reading to see how to make individual cups or a group dessert bowl. Also, see our other Darn Good Desserts and Side Dishes.

Introduction to Strawberry Yogurt Granola Parfait Recipe

What are Strawberry Yogurt Granola Parfaits?

Strawberry yogurt granola parfaits are exciting colorful layered snacks or desserts usually make from fresh fruit, creamy yogurt, & crunchy granola. They are alternated layers that pair up great combinations of flavors & give a matching visual appeal.

Benefits of Homemade Strawberry Parfaits

Making homemade parfaits assures a wholesome experience. Also, you control the fresh & healthy ingredients. Finally, this homemade healthy parfait gives you have added nutritious elements like fresh fruit, yogurt, & granola into your everyday dietary plan.

Ingredients To Make A Strawberry Yogurt Parfait With Granola

When it comes to building a healthy strawberry parfait with granola, choose fresh, quality ingredients.

Key Ingredients for the Strawberry Granola Yogurt Parfait

To make a great strawberry yogurt granola parfait, use creamy yogurt, fresh strawberries, & crunchy granola. Also, try to get high quality ingredients to ensure a more satisfying & flavor rich treat.

Pick the Best Granola

When buying granola for this parfait, look for a solid balance of crunch, flavor, and nutritional values. Also, you can consider homemade granola to customize it even further.

Health Benefits of Strawberries and Yogurt

Strawberries are full of vitamins, antioxidants, & fiber. Also, they’re much better than frozen strawberries. When combining them with yogurt, you’re making sure you have good levels of probiotics & protein. That makes it an excellent breakfast option also.

Preparation of Strawberry Yogurt Granola Parfait

Assembling the Parfait

Details of assembly are in the recipe; however, keep reading here for an overall summary. Begin by getting some small glasses or jars. Then, start layering the yogurt, sliced strawberries, & a sprinkle of granola. Repeat that layer once but, before the second sprinkle of granola, squirt in some whipped cream. Then, top it off with that final layer of a tablespoon of granola. Finally, you’re ready for serving a good looking dessert.

Tips for Making Perfect Yogurt Parfaits

For super results, use vanilla yogurt. I started with the full fat vanilla yogurt. Then, several weeks later, I served it again but used the low fat yogurt. Surprisingly, no one noticed the difference & loved it. I’ve tried it with the Greek yogurt but we all agreed it was way too heavy so, we don’t use it for this type of dessert recipe. Also, be sure the strawberries are reasonably fresh but ripe for the best flavor. Finally, to keep a solid crunch, don’t put on the final granola layer until serving time.

Change out some of the ingredients to have different kinds of strawberry parfaits. Next are some of those ideas.

Adding Other Fruit to the Strawberry Yogurt Granola Parfait

While strawberries are a popular choice for parfaits, think of other fruits to change it up. For example, replace strawberries or add to them with things like blueberries, mango, raspberries, bananas, or pineapple.

Layering Changes for Presenting The Strawberry Yogurt Granola Parfait

Try different layering ways to make a more appealing dessert. You can make artistic swirls or patterns when adding the layers. This changes how it looks & is a better looking serving.

Additional Toppings Choices

Some popular additional toppings are good for even further changing the paired flavors. So, try things to add like shredded coconut, nuts, or a small amount of honey. These changes appear & taste different which keeps it exciting.

Make a Group Parfait Dessert Bowl Instead of Cups

Instead of dividing up the ingredients into individual glasses, just make them all in a single bowl. The directions of amounts won’t change at all. Also, it’s quicker & easier to make & serve.

Serving and Storing the Strawberry Yogurt Granola Parfait

Pairing Parfaits with Beverages

Think about this with appropriate beverages like coffee, fruit juices, hot teas, or flavored water. The drink can be a contrasting or matching flavor.

Storage Tips of Strawberry Yogurt Granola Parfait

If you plan to make your parfaits ahead of time, it’s best to still make it the same day as when they’ll be served. In doing so, leave off the final granola topping. However, you can keep the middle granola layer. So, that’s fine. Then, when serving time arrives, go ahead & sprinkle on that final top layer for the best crunch.

For storing in the fridge, it can last usually a day or two. However, banana layers & whipped cream won’t keep well. The other layers mentioned are usually okay.

Nutritional Values of This Strawberry Yogurt Granola Parfait

There are about 215 calories in this parfait. Also, it has about 2g of fiber, 33g of carbs, 8g of protein, & only around 13mg cholesterol.

Origins of Parfait

So, the word “Parfait” came from France meaning “perfect”. However, that is actually a literal translation. So, the meaning of referring to a parfait is about a rich frozen dessert, and naming started around the 1894. So, it’s to have a perfect finish to a meal or a perfect dessert. Much earlier, in the 11th century, the Older French word “parfit” came from the Latin word “perfectus” referring to “completed, excellent, accomplished…”. This information comes from the etymology source of “parfait” and its ties to “perfect”.

True French Parfait Recipe

While we love our parfaits with yogurt as a refrigerated dessert, it’s not frozen. In fact, the true traditional French parfait is frozen & Easy French Food shows how to make the authentic French parfait recipe.

Conclusion

Now you’ve seen several ways to make this strawberry yogurt granola parfait dessert. The types of yogurt, fruit options, & even pairing beverages were all covered. Finally, expert tips on making them ahead as well as their storage life were covered. So, go ahead and make that shopping list & plan to make it soon.

Related Recipes

If you like strawberries, you might like this Strawberry Daiquiris. And, if you like fruits, you might like this healthy Smoothie with Banana and Orange. Also, here’s a creamy Lime Jello Salad with Cream Cheese.