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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Berry and Greek Yogurt Parfait

    Published: Aug 27, 2019 · Modified: Sep 15, 2020 by Gitta Grether-Sweeney · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Start your day right with a Berry and Greek Yogurt Parfait. They are delicious and healthy for you too! Greek yogurt, berries, almonds, and a touch of honey make them a perfect make-ahead breakfast.

    Yogurt on berries topped with almond slices.  One in a glass ball jar and one in a white bowl.

    A Berry and Greek Yogurt Parfait is my go-to breakfast in summer. I am spoiled living in Oregon because I have access to the best berries. They are so fresh and tasty that I can not get enough of them. Two of my favorites berries are strawberries and blueberries. An added bonus is that these berries hold up well in make-ahead parfaits.

    I like to use Fage Total 0% milkfat brand of Greek yogurt for parfaits because it is high in protein (11 grams) and low in carbohydrates (3 grams) per half-cup. It is so thick and creamy that the parfait feels like an indulgence but it only has low 235 calories per serving.

    Toast Almonds

    Toasting almonds brings out the flavor in nuts. If you are not into that, no problem! Use plain almonds. Toast about ½ cup of them at one time and store them in a small jar so they are ready to use when you need them for this recipe as well as others.

    • Toasted sliced almonds in a cast iron pan
    • Roasted Almonds in a small glass jar

    Assemble Parfait

    The Berry and Greek Yogurt Parfait are quick and easy to make. Even when you are short on time in the morning you can assemble them quickly and eat them at home or make them in a jar and take them to work to eat later in the morning. If you have a few minutes the night before, make a few so your morning will run smoother.

    Wash the fruit thoroughly under running water. If the fruit comes in a clear hinged container, it still needs to be washed to remove bacteria

    • Strawberries in a wire strainer
    • Blueberries in a wire strainer

    Next, slice the stems off the strawberries and cut them into quarters. Then, spoon strawberries in the serving container and top with blueberries.

    • Strawberries in a glass bowl and a white round bowl
    • Blueberries on top of strawberries in a glass bowl and white bowl

    Spoon plain Greek yogurt on the berries, sprinkle with almonds and drizzle with honey.

    • Yogurt on top of berries in a glass bowl and a white bowl
    • Yogurt and Berries topped with roasted almonds in a white bowl and glass bowl

    That's it! You are done! It is so easy! The parfaits are ready to eat or you can store them in the refrigerator and eat them the next day.

    Tips:

    1. Be sure to use Greek yogurt if you plan to refrigerate the parfaits overnight. Otherwise, the yogurt will separate and the yogurt will be thick, but the berries will be sitting in the liquid that "wept" from the yogurt.

    Options

    1. You can use any flavored Greek yogurt in place of the plain yogurt. Vanilla Greek yogurt is a great choice.
    2. Use other fruits such as peaches, nectarines, or raspberries.
    3. Strawberries and bananas are a perfect fruit combination for parfaits.
    4. Chopped walnuts instead of almonds go especially well with bananas.
    5. Have fun and create your own signature parfait!

    Note: This post is not sponsored.

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    Yogurt and Berry Parfait in a white bowl and glass bowl. Roasted almonds on top of yogurt.

    Berry and Greek Yogurt Parfait

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Gitta
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 1 serving 1x
    • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    Fresh berries and Greek yogurt with a sprinkle of toasted almonds and drizzle of honey.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 4 each strawberries, fresh quartered
    • ½ cup blueberries, fresh
    • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 tsp almonds, toasted (a total of ½ cup for toasting and use at a later time)
    • 1 tsp honey

    Instructions

    Toast Almonds

    1. Place ½ cup almonds in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Stir with a spoon until they turn a light brown. Watch them carefully because once they start browning they can burn easily. Remove from heat and let cool.
      Toasted sliced almonds in a cast iron pan
    2. I like to store the extra almonds in a small mason jar.
      Roasted Almonds in a small glass jar

    Assemble Yogurt Parfait

    1. Rinse strawberries under running water. Remove green stems.
      Strawberries in a wire strainer
    2. Quarter strawberries and place in a serving bowl.
      Strawberries in a glass bowl and a white round bowl
    3. Rinse blueberries under running water. Remove stems.
      Blueberries in a wire strainer
    4. Place blueberries on top of the strawberries.
      Blueberries on top of strawberries in a glass bowl and white bowl
    5. Measure yogurt and spoon on top of the blueberries.
      Yogurt on top of berries in a glass bowl and a white bowl
    6. Sprinkle almonds on top of the yogurt.
      Yogurt and Berry Parfait
    7. Drizzle parfaits with honey.
      Yogurt and Berries topped with roasted almonds in a white bowl and glass bowl8.   Enjoy!
      Yogurt and Berry Parfait

    Notes

    I like to make these ahead of time so that they are ready to go in the morning.  In that way, I can get a little extra sleep.  They will store in the refrigerator up to 3 days.  

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: Portion
    • Calories: 235
    • Sugar: 21.4 g
    • Sodium: 51.4 mg
    • Fat: 9 g
    • Carbohydrates: 26.6 g
    • Protein: 14.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 18.5 mg

    Keywords: #Berry, #yogurt parfait

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    1. Annie Jones

      May 01, 2022 at 9:20 am

      I made this for breakfast today…it was amazing.
      I have Greek yogurt and fruit frequently but The drizzle of honey and the roasted almonds took it over the top.
      This will be my new quick go to breakfast.
      I will have to try making it at night and have it ready to go in the morning.

      ★★★★★

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      • Gitta Grether-Sweeney

        May 01, 2022 at 4:50 pm

        I am so happy you made this and enjoyed eating it! I agree with you, the drizzle of honey does make the difference!
        XO-Gitta

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