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Simple Strawberry Yogurt Parfait

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A Simple Strawberry Yogurt Parfait is the perfect way to start your morning or have a healthy afternoon snack. Top it with granola for supreme taste.

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Indulging in a sweet treat doesn’t have to derail your healthy eating habits. This Simple Strawberry Yogurt Parfait is a delightful combination of layers of creamy yogurt, fresh berries, and crunchy granola, making it a perfect choice for a healthy breakfast, light snack, or even a guilt-free dessert. Using fresh, local strawberries not only enhances the flavor but also boosts your intake of vitamin C and other essential nutrients.

Our favorite fruit is strawberries at our house. We all love strawberries with any meal. Because of this, a Simple Strawberry Yogurt Parfait makes a perfect breakfast. 

When strawberries are in season, the price goes way down and the size of the berries goes way up. We will buy them when they are off-season, but can’t keep them in stock at our house during peak season. 

We like to add a bit of granola to our Simple Strawberry Yogurt Parfait, but it’s not necessary. I like to make homemade granola most of the time. If we don’t have it, I buy oats and honey cereal, and it makes great granola. 

We ate delicious granola when we were on vacation last summer, but I haven’t been able to find anything similar. All they told us at the restaurant was “help granola”. I’ve looked online and in-store for some, and the few we’ve tried haven’t been the same. For now, I stick to my homemade granola most of the time.

Choosing the Right Yogurt

The type of yogurt you select can significantly impact the nutritional value of your parfait. Opting for plain Greek yogurt is an excellent choice, as it offers higher grams of protein and healthy fats compared to regular yogurt, keeping you satiated longer. If you have a sweet tooth, adding a drizzle of honey or a homemade strawberry sauce can provide extra flavor without relying on overly processed sugars.​

Adding the Perfect Crunch

Granola adds a satisfying little crunch to your parfait. While store-bought granola is convenient, making homemade granola allows you to control the ingredients and sugar content. Alternatively, for a unique twist, consider incorporating cookie crumbles or chocolate granola to elevate your parfait to the next level.​

Serving Suggestions

For an elegant presentation, serve your strawberry parfait in stemless wine glasses or small mason jars. These containers not only showcase the beautiful layers of yogurt and fresh strawberries but also make for easy storage. Preparing multiple parfaits ahead of time and storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator ensures you have a quick and healthy snack ready for the next day.​

Nutritional Benefits

Incorporating dairy products like yogurt into your diet contributes to your daily values of calcium and vitamin D, which are essential for bone health. Pairing yogurt with fresh fruit and granola creates a balanced meal rich in protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, providing sustained energy throughout the day.

Strawberry Yogurt Parfait Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 32 oz vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup strawberries (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup granola

Preparation

Scoop about 1 cup of yogurt into a mason jar or bowl. If you are making these to save for later, or want something to grab quickly, a glass jar works best. If you are planning to eat immediately, then a bow works fine. The boys wanted theirs right away, so we made theirs in a bowl for them.

Cut up the strawberries and place them on top of the yogurt. 

Young boy cutting strawberries on a wooden cutting board

Top with a bit of granola and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. 

Two small bowls with yogurt and strawberries with granola on a wooden background next to a spoon

Strawberry Yogurt Parfait Leftovers

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container or in small jars in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. 

Recipe

Originally Published On: August 5, 2019

Last Updated On: April 9, 2025

Two small bowls with yogurt and strawberries with granola on a wooden background next to a spoon

Simple Strawberry Yogurt Parfait

A Simple Strawberry Yogurt Parfait is the perfect way to start your morning or have a healthy afternoon snack. Top it with granola for supreme taste.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course:
Breakfast
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Snack
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
granola
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strawberry
|
yogurt
Servings: 4
5 from 3 votes

Ingredients

  • 32 oz vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup strawberries (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup granola

Recommended Equipment

Instructions

  • Scoop about 1 cup of yogurt into a jar or bowl
  • Cut up the strawberries and place them on top of the yogurt
  • Top with a bit of granola and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3-4 days
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Nutrition Facts
Simple Strawberry Yogurt Parfait
Amount Per Serving (1 jar)
Calories 276 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 155mg6%
Potassium 611mg17%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 36g40%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 95IU2%
Vitamin C 23mg28%
Calcium 407mg41%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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24 thoughts on “Simple Strawberry Yogurt Parfait”

  2. chelf

    The simpler the better! I love parfait and I will be making these with soy yogurt! I have a bag of frozen strawberries in my fridge that I can use up as well! Perfect!

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  3. Janell

    I’ll take an easy meal any day of the week and with school around the corner this is bound to be popular. Both my kids love yogurt and this is a sure way to give it a healthy and hearty punch.

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  4. Purva

    Ah! This is my favorite go-to recipe when I’m out of options. I also loved the other parfait recipe you posted recently. My daughter loved it.

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  5. Bree

    5 stars
    My kids are always requesting homemade parfait and I love that this recipe uses fresh strawberries! It looks easy to make and perfect for my kids!

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  6. Christa

    Strawberries are my son’s favorite! I just bought a bunch today! This might have to be breakfast tomorrow.

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  7. Arunas

    This is my favorite dessert that I eat almost every day. Sometimes I put banana slices or grated apples instead of strawberries. The simpler, the better.

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  9. Nichelle

    Simple, healthy, easy and delicious. Strawberries in the summer are the best. Your son is preparing to be zn excellent chef. He has those strawberries finely cut.

    Reply
  10. Flossie McCowald

    This is basically my breakfast every morning, when it’s not oatmeal weather. I usually skip the granola unless my hubby has just made a fresh batch of his signature recipe. And while I have plenty of strawberries in May-June, I tend to move through the seasons with the fruits – so then blueberries, then raspberries, and right now I’m mostly doing peaches. #yum

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    1. Stephanie Lynch

      That sounds great! I love fresh granola, it’s such a great addition to parfaits like this. And going through the seasonal fruit is the best way to always have a fresh taste and the cheapest produce!

      Reply

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