Healthy Yogurt Parfaits

Change up your standard breakfast foods with these healthy (and FUN!) Yogurt Parfaits. These ten flavor combinations are simple, nutritious, and endlessly versatile—and are filled with a balanced mix of protein, probiotics, complex carbohydrates and fruit.

This post is sponsored by Kalona Super Natural

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.

What is a parfait made of?

A parfait includes yogurt and usually fruit and some sort of crunchy topping such as granola. I like to mix things up and top with other foods too, just to make it fun for the kids.

TIP: This is a simple recipe that the kids will be happy to help assemble on their own!

Ingredients in Yogurt Parfaits

To make these yogurt parfaits, you’ll need these ingredients:

• Yogurt (I like the plain organic kind from Kalona Super Natural
• 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!

What kind of yogurt is best in parfaits for kids?

When it comes to yogurt and toddlers and babies, whole milk plain yogurt is best. I prefer to also buy organic yogurt. The fats in this type of yogurt are crucial for proper brain development in kids…and in my opinion, it just tends to taste better!

TIP: You can use regular or Greek yogurt in this recipe.

How to Make Yogurt Parfaits Step-by-Step

1. Decide which fruit to use.
2. Decide which toppings to use.
3. Add a layer of yogurt to the bottom of a small container or bowl. Top with fruit.
4. Top with a little more yogurt.
5. Add a layer of seeds, if desired, to help keep the topping from getting soggy.
6. Add crunchy topper.

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!

How long does a parfait last?

Most parfaits are best eaten soon after you make them as the crunchy topping can get soggy. If you want to make them ahead, I would recommend topping the second layer of yogurt with a thick layer of hemp seeds, chia seeds, or shredded unsweetened coconut. This will help prevent the topping from absorbing the moisture in the yogurt.

TIP: 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.

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!

I’d love to hear what you think of this recipe if you try it, so please comment below to share!

Thanks to Kalona Super Natural for sponsoring this post!

Healthy Yogurt Parfaits

• Author: Amy Palanjian
• Prep Time: 10
• Total Time: 10
• Yield: Makes 1 toddler serving 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: No-Cook
• Cuisine: American

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Description

Try serving these parfaits for a fun breakfast or snack. Adjust the amount as needed for your child.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt
• 1/4 cup fruit such as fresh or frozen and thawed berries, diced mango, applesauce, roasted apples, or chia jam
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, chia seeds, or shredded unsweetened coconut, optional
• 1/4 cup crunchy topper such as granola, mini animal crackers, lower sugar cereal, or broken up graham crackers

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Instructions

1. Place half of the yogurt into a small container or bowl.
2. Top with fruit.
3. Top with the rest of the yogurt.
4. Add an even layer of seeds on top of the yogurt, if using.
5. Finish with the crunchy topping.

 

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Notes

Try these flavor combinations: (1.) Yogurt, fresh berries, chia seeds, granola. 2.) Yogurt, blueberry chia jam, coconut, mini animal crackers. (3.) Yogurt, diced roasted apples, hemp seeds, crushed graham crackers. (4.) Yogurt, mango, chia seeds, O cereal. (5.) Yogurt, applesauce, puff cereal. (6.) Yogurt, applesauce, granola. (7.) Yogurt, diced banana, peanut butter cereal. (8.) Yogurt, diced strawberries, chia seeds, granola. (9.) Yogurt mixed with berry jam, fresh blueberries, graham cracker crumbs. (10.) Yogurt mixed with almond butter, mashed banana, baby puffs.

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.

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.

1727.5 g91.9 mg9.5 g3.1 g15.4 g3.1 g8.6 g15.9 mg

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