Name: Strawberry Parfait Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 person
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Fresh Strawberries, diced; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 1 cup Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt; 1/2 cup Granola; Fresh Mint Leaves for garnish (Optional)

Overview of a strawberry parfait on a tabletop

Are you looking for the perfect summer dessert? You can't get any better than this easy Strawberry Parfait! Fresh strawberries are layered with granola and Greek Yogurt for a yummy, satisfying dessert. You've got the juicy, sweet strawberries, crunchy granola, and creamy Greek Yogurt. To make this parfait, let your strawberries rest for 5 minutes in a bit of sugar. This makes the strawberries release some of their juices. Then layer the Greek yogurt, granola, and strawberries in their juices in a glass or Mason jar.

Besides being yummy, this Strawberry Parfait is nutritious too. The strawberries provide fiber, immune-boosting vitamin C, potassium essential for healthy blood pressure, and antioxidants. Meanwhile, Greek Yogurt includes calcium and protein, while granola provides heart-healthy fats, fiber, iron, and plant-based protein.

Quick Tip: To keep this recipe gluten-free, use certified gluten-free granola.

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What is a strawberry parfait made of?

A strawberry parfait is made of fresh strawberries, sugar, nonfat plain Greek yogurt, and granola

What is a traditional parfait made of?

A traditional parfait is made from a base of egg, cream, sugar, and syrup.

Is strawberries and cream healthy?

Yes, it is. Strawberries contain vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.

Why is it called a parfait?

Parfait comes from the French name for "perfect." Parfaits are perfect because they contain just enough sugar and fat to form a frozen dessert without requiring the frequent stirring of ice cream.

Author: Chigoziri Nwachuku

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Time & Serves

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Total Time

10 mins

Serves

1 person

Ingredients

1 cup Fresh Strawberries, diced
1 teaspoon Sugar
1 cup Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup Granola
Fresh Mint Leaves for garnish (Optional)

Instructions

To a small bowl, add strawberries and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow strawberries to release their juices.

Overview of a bowl of diced strawberries being mixed with sugar

Assemble parfait in a glass as follows: place 1/4 cup of the Greek Yogurt at the bottom, followed by 1/4 cup granola, 1/2 cup strawberries with their juices, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup granola, 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt, then the rest of the strawberries and their juices. Garnish with mint leaves. Enjoy!