Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits 

An elegant yet effortless snack or breakfast, this recipe layers vibrant fruit, creamy yogurt, and crunchy granola into a beautiful parfait that’s as easy as assemble-and-serve. It’s festive enough for holiday gatherings—think red, white, and blue for the 4th of July, autumn hues for Halloween, or Valentine’s tones—while being simple enough for daily enjoyment. Customizable with seasonal fruit and your choice of yogurt, these parfaits bring both color and nutrition to the table in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• Berries: Typically strawberries and blueberries—for a patriotic look—but you can use any fruit you like (e.g., bananas, mangoes, clementines, peaches). Frozen fruit works too if thawed ahead of time.
  
  

• Yogurt: Plain Greek yogurt is used, but vanilla yogurt, regular yogurt, or plant-based yogurt are all great alternatives.
  
  

• Sugar (or sweetener): For macerating berries—granulated sugar, or substitutes like honey, agave, or maple syrup.
  
  

• Granola: Adds satisfying crunch—use your favorite store-bought or try variations like cranberry almond or chocolate granola.
  
  

Directions

1. If using berries like strawberries, toss them with sugar (or your chosen sweetener) in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) to macerate.
   
   

2. In clear glasses or jars, layer as follows: half the macerated berries, followed by half the yogurt, then half the blueberries (or your chosen fruit), and the granola.
   
   

3. Repeat the layers: strawberries, yogurt, blueberries (or fruit), then finish with granola on top.
   
   

4. Serve immediately for the best texture.
   
   

Nutrients (per serving)

Approximate nutrition per serving (yields 2 servings):

• Calories: 374 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 71 g
  
  

• Protein: 13 g
  
  

• Fat: 6 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 1 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 4 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 45 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 360 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 4 g
  
  

• Sugar: 52 g
  
  

• Vitamin C: 46 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 41 mg
  
  

• Iron: 2 mg